[Hector blinks. He was literally a hermit for a number of years, but he still has a basic understanding of how social interactions work. Has this man been literally living under a rock?

Fascinating.]

A bet, like a wager. You know, betting money... or, whatever we have, I guess... on which outcome we think will happen. Are you not familiar with the concept?

[Hector doesn't actually have money on him, so he'll have to figure out something else out. Maybe drinks from the bar?]