[ Sympathy constricts his chest at the flush on her face and her trembling hand. Of all the states to be stuck out here in...

He frowns and nods at her comment. ]

You're not the only one. My apartment is malfunctioning, too. All my roommates have scattered because it wasn't safe to stay. [ He's been checking in with people when he can. ] Whatever is going on, it seems to be pretty widespread.