"If you say so," Shepard says, looking vaguely amused. She's never really considered the line between 'clean' and 'dirty' fighting. There's sparring, which is more of a workout routine for two people than an actual fight, and then there's fighting for your life on a battle ground - when you do what you can to survive, and don't really think about whether it conforms to any kind of rule set.

Irene's question earns a raised eyebrow, and then a shrug. "I'm a marine. I've seen a fair amount of action, though I can't say I've ever seen anyone fighting with a... spear, outside of vids." Her eyes followed the people below, preparing for the next match.