A clatter, muffled cursing and a thump has the professor immediately on his feet.
As suspected Cabanela is lying on the floor in a heap of limbs and crutches, his face a twisted mask of pain and fury.
For both their sakes the professor will be glad when he is recovered. He knows Cabanela is growing increasingly frustrated with his limited range of movement and his constant overreaching is starting to drive the professor around the bend.
On the other hand, he thinks while helping him to his feet, at least it's a distraction from the deeper pain of loss.
