[The comms are indeed being unreliable, but he has no difficulty hearing her. Oddly enough, his voice comes to her in a normal speaking tone even though he's rather far away.]

Yes, I hear you. We appear to have a temporary blackout. I have light [since his forehead kinda glows] but if you do not, I can place some of my fish in a portable container.

[See? See? He knew having glowing fish would come in handy!]