Gardina. He knew her only in passing, and did not know she had accepted a job with Zagato.So on the one hand, it was a pleasant surprise to see a somewhat familiar face. On the other hand... she was only somewhat of a familiar face.

"You have not been kidnapped, and this is not Ceiphro. This world is called Nautilus. And we are much like the Magic Knights, called here to learn what we must learn to protect this world, and others."