The context of the following conversation is Quinn got stronger and stronger until finally he could win against his brother at arm wrestling.:
Quinn says I was so happy that all my training paid off..
The friend responds Did you win against someone who would normally have beat you?.
Quinn responds Yeah, my brother. We've wrestled about 10 times and this was my first time beating him..
The friend responds You've really put in the work and you've been gaining strength..
Quinn responds It paid off today..
The friend responds How did your brother take it?.