Huh? [ He notices how her tone shifts and he pauses before responding. ] No, I'm fine, I don't need to. I'll be fine. [ He doesn't want to stop, doesn't want to delay them any more than they already are. He traces another small pattern over her shoulder, wondering why he's doing it. It feels comforting somehow, but he wonders if she likes it or if she wants him to stop. ]

Unless... unless you wanted to sit down with me.

[ He knows he wouldn't mind having a quiet moment with her, either talking or simply sitting in silence. He opens his mouth to suggest it, almost at the same time that she starts to speak again, when the power abruptly dies. Alan stiffens and although he doesn't stop holding her, there's a sudden unease in his eyes that wasn't there just seconds ago. ]

Shit, that's not good. Hey, let's go back to make sure Barry's good, okay? Then we can pick this up again. [ Whatever this is.

Instinctively, his hand reaches for hers, intending to hold hers as they make their way back to join Barry. ]