"The rules are different here," Parker said carefully. "Partly because this place is so isolated, I think. Six or seven realities touching in one place; you could leave your own world behind, if you needed to. So that makes it easier. And people here understand about the weird. That helps too." She smiled at Isabel, widening her eyes. "Well, now I know who I don't need to worry about slipping to. Not that I would, it's not the sort of thing that comes up in casual conversation. And I hope I can live up to your trust on this." She let out a slow breath. "Is there anything I can do to help you?" She rolled her eyes. "Aside from lending you some shoes or nail polish?"