Well, I figure that getting a room and then actually traveling to the Clerk's Ward might take an hour, so I'm covered. And if I get there early, I can people watch!
For the record - I did post that I would be absent, but it seemed largely to go unnoticed. I'm back now, and willing to move this game along. Since it's currently stalled, though, it seems to make sense to wait until Isida gets back before trying to kick-start it.