They were punching and kicking and grappling and fighting, and Melpomene was smart enough to stay far enough away that there was no way random limbs were coming her way, but close enough to make sure they didn't actually kill each other. It was really rather impressive to watch, if one ignored the fact that there were actually soldiers and such about.
When it looked safe, she transported herself from her vantage point to where they were, catching the tail of Ares' words. Sighing, she stepped toward him, reaching her hand toward his arm. "Ares..."