................ Dang. That could work. Well, if she was inclined to actually LISTEN and stay in "her room" when sent there. Because they both knew she'd be sneaking out the first chance she got.

"You couldn't at least pick some place with food? Then at least I'd be the first to know when Launchpad shows up...." And unlike a bathroom door, far harder to lock a kid in a restaurant, even for her own good. Plus she just has to hint that maybe the burgers are evil and he should check for her, and she could probably coax him into sitting and eating, which would give her the time she needs to convince him to take her with him.

Sneaky brat.