"Of course, if sound was distracting we wouldn't have made it to this level!" she laughed. "And here we are. This village has preserved this particular hand to hand combat style for generations. It's an honor," and she honestly meant that, "to be accepted as a trainee." She bowed her head, and only that, to the people at the edge of the clearing.

In the center was a small, raised platform in a circle, perhaps a little larger than a wrestling ring, and there were several couples kissing or patting shoulders and the liek in encouragement.