[h2]Alexander[/h2]

"Power's on the fritz," Alexander said through the crack in the door, "Eleanor sent me down here to grab some candles and put 'em in the rooms, seeing as the backup generator's not the most reliable sort." 

Almost on cue a bolt of lightning with its accompanying thunder blast rang through the walls. Hopefully it served as reinforcement that he was telling the truth, if nothing else. "She also said to see if you'd give me a hand with it. You mind?"