Ah. So the young man knows he's talented, and isn't afraid to acknowledge it. But not so boastful as to be outright insulting or draw unwarranted trouble. Quiet confidence and not shouting insults and challenges. The latter is more common than the former, particularly following a victory. Once again Adam is pleasantly surprised.

He doesn't ask the man's name or introduce himself; that would beg his name and he's not inclined to give it here. Instead he nods, smiling. "Hopefully so. You intend to return?"