Joaquin wasn't good at this whole socializing thing yet. Rather than approaching anyone to ask if they knew what was happening or when the power would be back on, he kept his distance, wiggling his toes in his sandals and chewing his lip. When he saw the young woman walking toward him, he could feel his heart pound in his chest, praying to no one in particular that he wouldn't make a complete ass of himself. He shifted uncomfortably in place, blue eyes darting around as he tried to act like he hadn't quite seen her until she approached and began to speak.
"Oh, uh, hi." He recognized her once he got a better look at her, though her face didn't quite look the same when it was only illuminated by the light of the computer screen. He'd seen her on his floor, one of his neighbors, no doubt. The neighbors he'd promised his mother that he'd actually socialize with but hadn't exactly gotten around to it. Not that he couldn't have- he'd had plenty of opportunities, but his nature just didn't quite lend to introducing himself when he told himself I'd better get going, I have to work on this painting or whatever his latest excuse was to keep quiet.
Forcing an uncomfortable smile, he nodded, sighing.
"Yeah, um, maybe ten minutes ago. Not sure when we'll have power back, either..."