Linxx winced a bit at the conversation veering to her past, her language, her people. Not all memories were pleasant, and not all histories lent pride to their descendants. Maybe another time.
She martialed her expression quickly. "It was a name given to me by another. I never learned their language, so I couldn't say. As far as holding back, I wouldn't worry about it, unless you're the type to blow it all in one blast.
Davin Sunwake helped build the arena. I don't know quite the mechanics, but from how he explains it, going through the barrier coats you up so the viewing glass on the side can light you up. Any interesting energies also get highlighted. So if you're the type to skulk, the rest of us can see you fine. Only on the outside though.
It's not great at keeping secrets though, so mind what you do. Finding a way to break the envelope just bounces you out, same as if you died."
Almost forgetting, "Ahh, if you're not feeling like an impromptu fight night to get your claws or beak wet, there'll be others of course."
With baiting amusement, Linxx continues, "Course, you could always wait for Davin He'll proper wake up all the old timers, and set up a proper feeding frenzy where you can find out just how high the sky is, and how far you can jump. I'd pay chips if you convince that feathery shirker to bother with the extra rankings."
Linx chuckled at Josten's suggetion. "Why don't you take Britta with you? She can stand in the back, until you pick up your manhood and your guts and come crawling back and ask for her help? What do you know, you might soften it up for her.
Honestly, I'd never normally put a newblood up against a trascendent as a first match, but the crowds not big, and it gives me a chance to see our new attraction in action."