"Thanks." They do take their time, sliding down to sit on the floor against the wall, scrubbing at their face before pulling out their small stash of origami paper and, very slowly and meticulously, start folding.

It helps. So after a couple folds, they can say, "Didn't expect electricity. Should. Not do that again, now, at least." Being braced for it meant a much smaller likelihood of freaking out and freezing.