Neil walked out of Adam's domain, through the gate, and into the settlement street.
Randy appeared from approximately nowhere within thirty seconds, which was about the time it took him to disengage from his event management when something else required his attention.
"One punch." Randy said, with the documentary tone of someone logging an event for their own records.
"The approach committed early and the angle was open." Neil said.
"I had people in the crowd with long odds on you and short odds on the fight lasting more than a minute." Randy said. "I am now significantly wealthier and also slightly dissatisfied, which is an unusual combination."
"You won money." Neil said.
"I won money very quickly and without any drama, which is financially good and narratively boring." Randy said. "I prefer both if possible."
"I know." Neil said.
