Room 406, afternoon

[izzyalienqueen]

She'd needed last night, Isabel realized. After everything that had happened, she needed a night of being quiet and feeling safe.

Eventually she'd made it back to her room. After a shower, she'd called her mom, feigning surprise at the news of the destruction of the Meta-Chem, and quickly changing the subject to the cleaning supplies that were currently working busily around the room.

"I know mom," she said eventually. "Yes, we'll be out for dinner soon. I promise. Bye." Isabel hung up her phone and opened her laptop. Solitaire would be a good way to not think for the afternoon.

[Door closed, post is open! And I'm about to go AFK till about 7 EST. I'll grab pings when I get back. And I'm back!!!]

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[izzyalienqueen.livejournal.com]

Which could only mean one thing. He'd heard. "I'm okay," she promised, returning the hug.

[fantastic-torch.livejournal.com]

Johnny held her tight, more to affirm to himself that she was here and alive and hugging him back. "Are you?"

[izzyalienqueen.livejournal.com]

"I'm alive and in one piece. What more can I ask for?" Isabel said. It wasn't much of answer, but it was going to take a little more time before she had a better one.

[fantastic-torch.livejournal.com]

Pulling back, Johnny held lightly to her upper arms and just stared down into her face, trying to read how she really was. He knew, it was going to take time, especially after what Chris told him. "You're here," he said low. "That's all that matters right now. And you're safe, Isabel."

[izzyalienqueen.livejournal.com]

"I'm safe, I know," she nodded. "And I know I've got incredible friends. That matters to."

[fantastic-torch.livejournal.com]

He knew she most likely wasn't in the mood to talk about what happened, even though he wanted to know. He wished he had been there to deal with who hurt her... how and why would remain a mystery for him for now because Johnny certainly wouldn't question her.

"You are a strong girl," he said, still in that quiet tone of his. "Strong and smart and... I couldn't of handled it did something... did you not come back..."

[izzyalienqueen.livejournal.com]

Isabel was glad he didn't push. She was still trying to get it all straight in her own head. "You're just as strong," she told him. "You're the superhero. I'm just me."

[fantastic-torch.livejournal.com]

He shook his head. "You're incredible and I know I'm not the only one who thinks so." Johnny paused, took a moment to look around her room. "You staying with Wyatt? He staying with you?" He assumed she wouldn't want to be alone.

[izzyalienqueen.livejournal.com]

"I stayed with him last night," Isabel explained. "I came up here because I needed to get cleaned up." And she wanted to make herself not be clingy. "I'm sure he'll turn up at some point though."

[fantastic-torch.livejournal.com]

"All right," he said, nodding. "You'll call me, won't you, if you need me for anything?"

[izzyalienqueen.livejournal.com]

"Absolutely," she promised. "Especially if I get an ice cream craving. We need another trip to Chilly Boulder."

[fantastic-torch.livejournal.com]

"Anytime," he smiled. "You call me anytime and I'm there."

[izzyalienqueen.livejournal.com]

"I'll do that. Thanks Johnny."

[fantastic-torch.livejournal.com]

"Maybe.. when you're up to it, we can sit down and chat about all of this. Again, if you feel like it, okay?"

[izzyalienqueen.livejournal.com]

"I can do that," she nodded. "Just not today. I'm still processing."

[fantastic-torch.livejournal.com]

"I know, sweetheart," he told her. "Just when you're ready, if you want. I'm going to go now, okay? And I'll talk to you soon." He stepped close, wanting another hug before he turned to go.

[izzyalienqueen.livejournal.com]

He'd get it. Definitely. "I'll be here," Isabel promised. "And ice cream soon."

[fantastic-torch.livejournal.com]

"Good. I'll hold you to it," he said, hugging her tight before he pulled back and stepped backwards towards the door. "I'm glad that you're here." Then he was gone.