I got back home and met Aurora playing video games.

She seemed surprised to see me. "What are you doing here? Why did you come back?"

"Where else should I be?"

I casually hung up my bag and walked to the sink to wash my hands.

Aurora couldn't focus on her game anymore. "Looks like Derek didn't do so well. The injuries have made a big impact, right?"

"I don't think he's actually disabled."

I had been thinking about it on my way back. "His condition seems ...