As much as David might try and win this contest, Ariel still had the youth factor going. They weren't evenly matched, and frankly, they were probably much better off teaming up and taking on the other patrons as a team. It was sort of a cop out, but it was probably also more fun than a competition between the two of them. And David liked a competition. So.
"I've got a better idea." He replied to Ariel's wordless gesture, "How do you feel about the Time Warp?"