Room 406, Wednesday evening.

[izzyalienqueen]

Isabel had gotten back to her room after her adventure in the sewers and immediately left a message for Ronan telling him not to expect her for her usual visit. After this afternoon, being out after dark didn't seem like the wisest thing.

She wasn't sure she she'd been thinking going out like that. It was stupid in retrospect. Hell, she knew it was stupid even as she walked through the dark tunnels. But despite last night's conversation with Bel, she still wasn't certain sticking a soul back into Angel was the right thing to do. Just because they wanted their friend back, was it fair to saddle Angel with a new burden of guilt because of the people Angelus had hurt?

Still frustrated with herself for not keeping the promise she'd made to Angel so long ago, and feeling slightly guilty for being relieved that she didn't because it still meant there was a chance to get her friend back even if it wasn't fair to him, Isabel scooped up Annie and cuddled her on the bed, watching as the last of the afternoon light faded. She hoped tomorrow she wouldn't have a reason to regret what she didn't do today.

[ooc: Door's closed, post is open]

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[lovelylana.livejournal.com]

"If I can help..." Lana bit her lip. "Even, well, even if you or someone else just wants to talk. I don't know what else I can do."

[izzyalienqueen.livejournal.com]

"I appreciate it," she said sincerely. "I'm sorry. It was just a bad day."

[lovelylana.livejournal.com]

"Sorry for what?" Lana asked. "I just wanted a friend to talk to and you were here and now I feel less alone."

[izzyalienqueen.livejournal.com]

"Good then," Isabel replied with a small smile. "I'm glad I was able to help."

[lovelylana.livejournal.com]

"You did," Lana said with her own small smile. "Helped me feel less trapped too." She sighed. "But I should probably go back to my room. I left a note in case Chris stopped by, but I don't want him to worry. Well, anymore than he already is, you know?"

[izzyalienqueen.livejournal.com]

"Yeah worrying would be bad," she agreed. Of course thinking of Chris made her think of Wyatt. He was not going to be happy if he heard radio. "Let him pamper you some."

[lovelylana.livejournal.com]

"He has been," Lana said, her lips curving in a real smile. "He's so good to me." She stood up, wrapping her blankets around her more firmly. "Okay," she said. "Back to bed. You know where to find me if you want to talk or just be distracted or something. Chris is heading out Friday, but I'm not going anywhere."

[izzyalienqueen.livejournal.com]

Isabel smiled. "They're both good guys. Wyatt's going to bring me back to Roswell at some point this weekend. But I'll be back in time for New Year's."

"Thanks Lana."

[lovelylana.livejournal.com]

"They are," Lana agreed with a smile. "And you're welcome. If I don't see you before you go I'll see you around New Year's."

[izzyalienqueen.livejournal.com]

"It's a plan. Have a good night."

[lovelylana.livejournal.com]

"I will. You too." Lana gave a little wave and headed back to her room.