Yes--I know it's not ideal, but panicky people aren't always sensible. And maybe it's as far as some of them can get.

[She gives him an approving look as he get started on a bundle of sheets and towels. Keeping things tied up will probably be a lot of what she does.

When he talks of ensuring that the place is protected, she gives him another look over as she finishes her own bundle of tools. He's young, but that doesn't matter much.]

Are you capable with weapons of any kind?