Isabel's Room - 406, Hyperion Hotel, Wednesday morning

[izzyalienqueen]

Despite being up late, Isabel was still up early. After getting dressed, she booted up her laptop and grumbled when there was only the faintest of WiFi signals available, apparently from the building next store. The signal did get stronger the closer she got to the window. Which explains why Isabel is currently perched on the window sill, looking up things to do in LA.

Just like in Fandom, the door to her room was open.

[Insert usual disclaimer about occasional SP due to RL here.]

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[mparkerceo.livejournal.com]

After a long nap to get over the jet and portal lag, Parker went looking for Isabel. "Hey. Merry Late Christmas and Happy Early New Year."

[izzyalienqueen.livejournal.com]

Isabel was stretched out on her bed, wiggling her feet trying to get some feeling back in her toes after many hours of walking through the Getty with Cedric. "Hey! Back at you! How was Greece?"

[mparkerceo.livejournal.com]

"Gorgeous and amusing. Not unlike the guys." Parker bounced onto the bed, and batted at Isabel's toes. "Where've you been? I crashed out after I got here, but you weren't around when I woke up."

[izzyalienqueen.livejournal.com]

"Cedric and I went to the Getty museum and walked forever," she said. "We just got back a little while ago."

[mparkerceo.livejournal.com]

"Cedric's here too?" Parker looked very happy. "That's so cool. I thought both of you would be back in Fandom, and here you are. We're going to have *fun* this weekend."

[izzyalienqueen.livejournal.com]

"He is. We were talking about how quiet it was going to be in Fandom and decided that we needed to have some fun," Isabel grinned. "So in theory, we finally ran away together."

[mparkerceo.livejournal.com]

"Awesome. And I get to witness the elopement," Parker said with a grin. "I do hope that Jack and Sam are having a good time at the Time Agent Academy, though. I wish they could call and tell us what was happening."

[izzyalienqueen.livejournal.com]

"I'm trying not to think about it," she admitted. "Because if I think? I worry."

[mparkerceo.livejournal.com]

"Exactly." Parker glowered at her manicure, then slid Isabel a look. "If they're too long, I say the three of us go talk to Captain Jack and make him talk. They're supposed to be back right after New Year's, right?"

[izzyalienqueen.livejournal.com]

"As far as I know, yes," Isabel nodded. "And definitely count me in on that trip. That's the only thing that's keeping me from completely twitching. I don't think he'd let anything happen to Jack."

[mparkerceo.livejournal.com]

"I don't think he'd let anything permanent happen to Jack," Parker reluctantly agreed. "But he's not exactly parent material." She flopped backward onto Isabel's bed. "Anyway. You guys hit the Getty; what do we want to do tonight? And tomorrow?"

[izzyalienqueen.livejournal.com]

"No, more like the older brother that always leads the younger one that gets him in trouble." She sat up and pulled off her socks. "I'm all for something quiet tonight. Because I think we're going to go to Disneyland tomorrow."

[mparkerceo.livejournal.com]

"Disneyland." Parker contemplated that. "Aren't we old for that? Or are we talking the hardcore rides too?"

[izzyalienqueen.livejournal.com]

"We're talking everything!" Isabel grinned. "From the teacup ride, to Buccaneers of the West Indies, to Space Mountain. And you can never be too old for Disney. Besides, Cedric has never seen anything like it. It'll be fun."

[mparkerceo.livejournal.com]

"Okay, you've sold me on it." Parker grinned, and wiggled her toes. "I want shopping at Rodeo Drive before we go home. And time to whap Angel on the head. But Disneyland has to happen now. Any ideas for New Year's Eve? Party here, maybe?"

[izzyalienqueen.livejournal.com]

"I'll go watch you shop. My allowance is good, but not quite that good," she said. "And somehow explaining Rodeo Drive charges on the emergency credit card to mom? Not fun at all."

"A party would be good. Oh!" Isabel said, climbing to her feet. "Do you think we can convince Angel to have a dress up party? Cause look at what he got me!" She opened her closet and pulled out a dress. "Isn't it gorgeous?"

[mparkerceo.livejournal.com]

"Wow. God, he has good taste." Parker reached out to rub her fingers against the dress, amazed. "Oh, you definitely have to wear this somewhere for New Year's. I'll help you talk Angel into a party, if you want. If he won't go for that, we need to all go clubbing." She grinned at Isabel. "Hmmm. Wonder what he got me?"

[izzyalienqueen.livejournal.com]

"I think we need to talk him into having an elegant party here. The hotel is just screaming for it. Besides," she said, raising an eyebrow. "There's a hell of a lot of pretty in this hotel. It would be nice to see it all dressed up. It'll almost make up for Greg not being here." Isabel laughed at Parker, "I'm sure he got you something absolutely perfect. Because he knows you'd thwap him if he got you something like a chia pet."

[mparkerceo.livejournal.com]

"Got that right," Parker said sardonically. "I got him something nice, he needs to return the favor." She stretched a bit. "God, I'm still wrung out. I went riding around on a Vespa with Vasilios... yesterday? I guess. I really should've rested up for the party with Daddy's execs instead. Can we hit the beach while we're here too? I know it's cold, but I love it."

[izzyalienqueen.livejournal.com]

"Well you've jumped how many time zones? You should sleep. Eventually." She rummaged through a drawer, pulling out a pair of comfy pjs and heading towards the bathroom. "I think I could be convinced to hit the beach," she called through the half open door. "And I think if I can convince Cedric to go as well. Especially if I promise him we'll make sure he stays out of trouble."

[mparkerceo.livejournal.com]

"Sounds good," Parker said in a muzzy voice. "Oh, hey, do you have *any* idea what's up with Cal? This was not the floorshow I was anticipating."

[izzyalienqueen.livejournal.com]

"God is she still morbid and depressed?" Isabel asked when she came out of the bathroom. "She was really down last night, then she and Logan started fighting. I got the hell out of there."

[mparkerceo.livejournal.com]

Parker sat up, looking a trifle suspicious. "No. She's all -- sweet. And wearing what look like curtains. And she has no idea who I am, or anyone else here, for that matter. She thinks we're somewhere near Crete and her mom will be back to get her soon."

[izzyalienqueen.livejournal.com]

"Cal? Sweet? That's like calling Jack innocent. It just doesn't work." She stretched out on the bed. "Do I even want to know how Angel is reacting to this?"

[mparkerceo.livejournal.com]

"I know." Parker made a face. "I think he's hiding from her. The coward. And! He told her *I* knew where her mom is. He's so getting thwapped for that."