[ Gorgug shrugs, not embarrassed by his guess--if anything, he relaxes around the shoulders again, the tension that had been threatening to stick between his brows.

But he notices the way Hank's voice quietens, and he nods at him--for once, maybe understanding. ]

My friend had to get his bike from Aurora, too. He's not a fan, either. [ And he glances over at Sumo; or, specifically: ] --that's who the ball's for. His bike's a dog.

[ A beat. Hm. ] ...is that weird?

[ To just say? Or is it totally normal? ]