Room 406, Thursday evening

[izzyalienqueen]

In theory, Thursday was supposed to be her busy day, with a whole two classes. War Theory had been interesting. Ethics had been troubling. Not only were the topics disturbing, it was difficult to look to look at a friend's killer.

After spending some time with Alanna, Isabel returned to her room, booted up the laptop and tried to not think while playing multiple rounds of solitare.

The door was open.

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[anextimeagent.livejournal.com]

"Sam told me about Anakin, and about the...details. But, Izzy? She said the timeline doesn't work for him to have died when he left. So chances are he did what he was supposed to do, or at least died trying." Jack was aware it was cold comfort, but it was also all he had to offer. "And you don't know Xander's gone forever. Things could change, couldn't they?"

[izzyalienqueen.livejournal.com]

"Oh I know," Isabel said with a weak smile. "Things had to happen." Like meeting someone new and falling in love. "And that would take some time. We're supposed to meet for drinks in ten years on Coruscant. I'm hoping he'll be there. As for Xander, he's alive. So there's hope."

[anextimeagent.livejournal.com]

"Time travel's got it's upsides and it's downsides. It just sucks that you're getting to deal with the downside now. But I'm sure he'll be there," he said, even though he doubted it would happen. "And, who knows, Xander may suddenly arrive on your doorstep." Though he doubted that, too.

[izzyalienqueen.livejournal.com]

"Yeah, he'll be there." But her voice should make it pretty clear that she didn't think that would happen. "And one day I'll turn around in the Perk and Xander will be standing there." Isabel reached for Jack's hand. "Promise me you won't leave anytime soon okay?"

[crashing shortly. See you in the morning]

[anextimeagent.livejournal.com]

"I'm not going anywhere, Izzy. Not until I have to. And if I have to go earlier?" Jack folded both of his hands arounds hers. "I'm taking you with me."

[izzyalienqueen.livejournal.com]

"Another few weeks like this? I'll be going with you," she chuckled. "Besides, you need someone to keep you out of trouble."

[anextimeagent.livejournal.com]

"That's a full time job. Which means you'd have to spend every waking minute with me." He grinned and kissed her hand. "And that would be a terrible hardship."

[izzyalienqueen.livejournal.com]

"Yes, it would be," Isabel chuckled. "I'd constantly be in danger from all the beautiful people looking to take my place at your side."

[anextimeagent.livejournal.com]

"In danger from an overload of bribes and flattery, because anyone with half a brain would know you were the key to my heart," he laughed, fluttering his eyelashes at Isabel.

[izzyalienqueen.livejournal.com]

She smiled and hugged him quickly. "You are the world's biggest sweet talker!"

[anextimeagent.livejournal.com]

"I know." Jack grinned and hugged her back, relieved she was doing better than when he'd arrived. "But you know I mean every word. Mostly."

[izzyalienqueen.livejournal.com]

Isabel gave a very lady like snort. "I'm sure. So what are you up to tonight besides consoling me?"

[anextimeagent.livejournal.com]

"Nothing if you need me," he said seriously, then grinned. "But since you seem to be okay, I'm heading down to see Jaye. I'm going to be her portable Jack for a few days."

[izzyalienqueen.livejournal.com]

"I'm dealing. Mindless digital entertainment helps," she shrugged. "Besides the wonder and cheer that is you should be shared with all the sad people. Can I ask what's up with Jaye?"

[anextimeagent.livejournal.com]

"Which is why I got Sam and Cedric to loan me to Jaye." He wasn't sure how much Izzy knew, so he setled for, "I think she's a bit down about her and Alec."

[izzyalienqueen.livejournal.com]

"Oh? I didn't know there was a problem." Isabel sighed, not wanting to pry. "Hopefully you'll be able to cheer her up then."

[anextimeagent.livejournal.com]

"Hopefully I'll be able to cheer her up?" Jack asked in disbelief, looking faintly offended despite the grin. "Hopefully? Oh Izzy, have you lost all faith in me?"

[izzyalienqueen.livejournal.com]

"You're right, very poor word choice on my part," she laughed. "Of course you'll be able to cheer her up."

[anextimeagent.livejournal.com]

"Thank you, Izzy. I was worried for a minute. The day you lose faith in me is the day I lose faith in myself." His tone was light, but his eyes were serious, even if it only lasted a moment. "And I'd better go and start spreading the joy that is Jack Harkness."

[izzyalienqueen.livejournal.com]

"Never," she promised, her eyes dark and serious. "You do that. I'm going to stay here and keep trying to beat this stupid game."

[anextimeagent.livejournal.com]

Jack stood, then leaned down to touch her cheek, smiling faintly. "If you use real cards, you can cheat. It makes it go much faster."

[izzyalienqueen.livejournal.com]

Isabel caught his hand and squeezed. "But where's the challenge in that?"

[anextimeagent.livejournal.com]

"Good point." He lifted her hand and kissed it again, eyes glinting wickedly. "But I prefer to save my efforts for more personal challenges."

[izzyalienqueen.livejournal.com]

"You're terrible," she laughed. "Go! Go and spread cheer to those who need it."

[anextimeagent.livejournal.com]

"I'm gone. See you, Izzy," he called back over his shoulder as he headed out the door and down the hall to Jaye's room (http://fates-jaye.livejournal.com/38872.html#comments).