But I think the real tension lies in the relationship between what you might call the pursuer and his quarry, whether it's the writer or the spy.
Birds sing after a storm; why shouldn't people feel as free to delight in whatever remains to them?
They're still considered Olympic eligibles, so there's never an issue whether they're going to turn pro or not. When they get to that level, money is never an issue. They make so much money now.