"I don't expect it at all," he laughed. "Don't worry, I'm used to gettin' beat by girls. Well, one girl anyway. Pep made sure I'd never be one of those boys that has to win all the time."

Adam tended to take the long view of things, and if you take a long enough view, things do tend to work out. Not necessarily for individuals, however...

"All the more reason you should fly on brooms with us," he nodded finally.