Surprise, surprise

The boys turned up at Marcus’s front door. The first two to arrive had been at the same school and whilst they hadn’t been buddies, they had grudging respect for each other.

“What you doin’ ‘ere, mate?” said the second to arrive, seeing the other lad.

“Same as you I reckon. The old bastard’s probly takin' us both on, or takin' the piss!”

"Oo's this bloke then?"

They watched Rufus stroll confidently up the path. Smarter than them, he'd sussed immediately that this might be a gladiatorial test. Reaching them, he struck, ruthlessly.. the surprise factor.

Watching from the window...