Ah, it seems to be quite long ago, relatively speaking, judging by most people I've encountered here so far. [Tilting her head slightly and smiling:] If you and your friends can travel even to the stars, I imagine you're far ahead of me as well.

[But, well, since you asked, and just so her brain doesn't fizzle out thinking about aliens, she needs some time to adjust, she'll get there:]

It's been a little chaotic recently due to politics. [Sorry that wasn't at all what you asked, Keith.] But I've gotten the impression that it's no longer commonplace for skilled martial artists to wander from place to place fighting with swords and rescuing maidens.