"Thank you," she said in the same noncommittal tone that betrayed no emotion.

The news about the drugs was unfortunate, but Irene was reasonably confident that if it came down to a one on one battle with Ophelia that she would come out victorious.

"She is an exception. Most sisters of the Organization don't display such animosity towards humans. Also, as part of our mandate, we're forbidden to harm humans," Irene replied, completely unfazed by Arlene's glacial gaze. If the other woman sought to intimidate her, she'd have to become more terrifying than Priscilla, which didn't seem likely. Arlene was, after all, only human. "Although I don't believe her contempt is merely held for human beings. She has displayed the same sadistic tendencies towards her own kind."