Room 406, later in the evening

Dec. 10th, 2006 09:17 pm
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Isabel's a bit surprised she's still awake at this point. It had been a long weekend. Friday was insane and she's pretty certain that she'll never again be able to listen to The Night Before Christmas without twitching. Saturday had started off normally enough with some tree trimming. It got a little more surreal on the band trip. All the Galaxy Quest fans made her vaguely homesick for the Crash Festival. Entirely new levels of WTF were reached on the trip home, although for some reason the idea that Bigfoot was a fan of Teal Deer and a pretty good mechnic doesn't exactly surprise her. Maybe she's been in Fandom too long.

But things went downhill this morning when she went to the beach to meet Jack and Cedric and found out Cedric seemed to be missing. A search of the island hadn't turned up anything although they had ideas to follow up on tomorrow.

For now, she's wrapping Christmas presents and trying not to worry. It's not working.

The door's open.
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Date: 2006-12-11 05:13 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] mparkerceo.livejournal.com
"Does it matter?" Parker automatically answered, then looked away. "I miss... I miss how things used to be. Not like this. All jagged and--" She closed her eyes. "I miss my friend. I hate that I lost my friend. I always thought I'd get to keep that much, after we broke up."

Date: 2006-12-11 05:27 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] izzyalienqueen.livejournal.com
"It matters. And I'm sure he doesn't call you for all the same reasons you don't call him," she said quietly. "You're both too stubborn and proud. I think that's what's getting in the way of the two of you at least finding that friendship again."

Date: 2006-12-11 05:34 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] mparkerceo.livejournal.com
"I'm not just being stubborn! He really goddamn hurt me, Isabel. And until last night, I thought he was just fine with how things were. He sure as hell didn't act like he ever wanted to talk to me again." Parker folded her arms over her chest, turning away. "Every time he shows up, he hurts me."

Date: 2006-12-11 05:47 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] izzyalienqueen.livejournal.com
"I know, I'm sorry," Isabel said quickly. Pushing the wrapping paper aside, she got to her feet and walked over to Parker, careful not to intrude on her space. "Maybe he was afraid? Maybe he lashes out because he's hurting just as much?" She's starting to give serious thought to locking the two of them in a room so that they're forced to talk.

Date: 2006-12-11 06:14 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] mparkerceo.livejournal.com
Parker was silent for a long minute. "Maybe. I know... I screwed up, back when we had that fight. And I know he sucks at things like *feelings* and talking about them." She turned away, walking over to the window and staring out of it. "But I don't want to set myself up for more insults and snarking and accusations. I really don't need that from him. It's too hard."

Date: 2006-12-11 06:39 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] izzyalienqueen.livejournal.com
"No, I can understand that," she nodded. "Did you ever think about sending him a letter? Just put everything you feel about being hurt, and missing his friendship on paper? That way you can't get sidetracked if he gets snarky and maybe that's what he needs. Hell, it could be his Christmas present from you."

Date: 2006-12-11 06:43 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] mparkerceo.livejournal.com
"Christmas." Parker raised an eyebrow, thinking. "Possibly," she said, very reluctantly. "I was thinking of getting him... oh, stuff he'd hate. A diamond collar for M. A car he could never drive because I wouldn't get him the registration for it. More cashmere he'd hate." Her lips tightened. "A letter he never bothers to read would go perfectly with all that, wouldn't it?"

Date: 2006-12-11 06:53 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] izzyalienqueen.livejournal.com
"I'd still get the diamond collar for M. She'd probably appreciate it." Annie chose that moment to poke her head up as if to say What am I? Chopped liver? "As for him reading it. I could bring it to him and make sure he reads it."

Date: 2006-12-11 06:55 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] mparkerceo.livejournal.com
"I don't even know what I'd say. Aside from missing him." Parker hunched her shoulders. "Let me think about it. It's not a terrible idea. I just-- I need to think about it." She sighed heavily, then shook her head. "And what are you doing for Christmas, anyway?"

Date: 2006-12-11 07:00 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] izzyalienqueen.livejournal.com
Isabel nodded, not wanting to push any more. "I'm not sure. I know my folks would love to see me come home but things with Max are still kind of tentative," she said. "Plus I don't know what Greg's doing, and given how things are right now, I don't think I want to abandon Jack."

Date: 2006-12-11 07:25 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] mparkerceo.livejournal.com
"How things are?" Parker echoed, lookign worried. "Wait, what's happened? He was fine when we got back this morning."

Date: 2006-12-11 07:31 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] izzyalienqueen.livejournal.com
"I know. But he, we, were supposed to meet Cedric at the beach for some flying yesterday," Isabel explained, starting to worry all over again. "He never showed up. We checked his room, searched all over the island. We can't find him."

Date: 2006-12-11 07:42 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] mparkerceo.livejournal.com
"Oh, crap." Parker gnawed on her lower lip, concerned. "Radio just said he was on the beach, I remember. So whatever it was, must have happened after that. It could be anything, although hopefully not Locker 327."

Date: 2006-12-11 07:48 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] izzyalienqueen.livejournal.com
"We're going to go see the Principal tomorrow to see if the locker was acting up," she said, sitting back down and starting to wrap another present because it was easier to think if she did something. "Jack's just worried, and I have to agree with him...when Cedric was sent here he didn't get a chance to say goodbye to people or really even to pack. What if they've decided they want him back? And just took him?"

Date: 2006-12-11 07:51 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] mparkerceo.livejournal.com
"Assholes," Parker said, vastly annoyed. "Wait, doesn't Hermione come from the same school? Maybe she'd know who to write and ask if he's there."

Date: 2006-12-11 07:57 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] izzyalienqueen.livejournal.com
"Maybe, but there's a small problem with that," Isabel said, biting her lip. "In her timeline, Cedric's dead. He was killed by a dark wizard. So I'm not sure if she'll be able to help."

Date: 2006-12-11 08:00 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] mparkerceo.livejournal.com
"Ohhh, damn." Parker sighed. "Freakin' multiple dimensions." She frowned for a moment, then said, "If he's been taken back to wherever, they have to let the school know eventually. So Principal Washburn or Hawkeye could at least tell us that much? And if he hasn't... we'll know something else has happened."

Date: 2006-12-11 08:07 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] izzyalienqueen.livejournal.com
"That's what we're hoping. That they'll at least have some sort of answer. I can understand if he had to go back. Hell, he would probably want to. I know he was worried about his parents." She sorted through the box of presents to be wrapped and pulled out a book. "I just wish they'd let him say good-bye. I have Christmas presents for him."

Date: 2006-12-11 08:09 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] mparkerceo.livejournal.com
Parker smiled at the gift, then nodded. "At the very least, an address to send stuff to, so he knows we didn't forget him. I like the guy a lot, even though I still don't know him very well." She sighed. "Right. You'll let me know how that goes?"

Date: 2006-12-11 08:13 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] izzyalienqueen.livejournal.com
"Exactly. He's a sweetheart, and really very funny once you get past the quiet. This," she said, tapping the book, "is because of a running joke we have about innuendo." Isabel smiled and started to wrap the present. He was going to get his presents if she had anything to say about it. "I will. And if you see Jack? Just make sure he's not about to jet over to England alone to go searching for him."

Date: 2006-12-11 08:18 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] mparkerceo.livejournal.com
Pakrer rolled her eyes. "I'll try to get a harness on him -- not dirty-- if it looks like he's about to take off. Or tackle him, if it comes down to it." She turned for the door, then stood at it, fiddling with the doorknob a second. "Thanks for listening, Isabel."

Date: 2006-12-11 08:26 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] izzyalienqueen.livejournal.com
"No, not dirty. Although the dork would probably enjoy it. If he wasn't so worried that is. As for the letter, if you write it, I'll deliver it," she promised.

Date: 2006-12-11 08:31 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] mparkerceo.livejournal.com
Parker gave hera quiet smile. "I'll think about it," she repeated. "And I'll talk to you later. Byeee, Annie." Parker wiggled her fingers at the kitten, and then was gone.
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