[h2][center][i]Der Stephansdom[/i][/center][/h2]

"I see." The woman's tone was slightly amused, as though Philia was a child acting in a particularly precocious manner. "I suppose I shall introduce myself, then. I am Sister Karen Ortensia, and I am appointed as overseer to this 'ritual,' as you name it." Her introduction is accompanied by a sweeping gesture, intended to encompass the whole of Vienna - a gesture whose effectiveness was only mildly disrupted by the fact that her expression remained as bland as ever.

"So, lost lambs... What is it you seek here? You, of all people," she addressed Philia specifically, "should be familiar with the ritual you are engaged in, and you," she looked to Archer, "are still here. Do you seek to surrender already?" Karen's tone became slightly mocking, though her expression remained as polite and distant as ever. "I would not mind, of course, but it would seem somewhat... premature."

It was clear to Philia that she was being recognized for what she was - a homunculus of the Einzbern clan - but whether or not this 'Sister Karen' knew anything more of her than that was difficult to discern. For her part, Archer could not tell much about the woman - she wasn't a particular threat, for certain, at least for now.