[Kids these days; they have no respect for their elders, do they? To think that just a century ago, she was regarded as "the Great Magister", one of the Ten Sages... and now she's been downgraded to a mere "witch". Ah well, it's technically not wrong, and Madoka isn't the first to call her that anyway, so it doesn't bother that much.]

That is correct; I am a witch. You can call me Nine.

[The woman tilts her hat lightly in a form of greeting. It isn't difficult to notice her visitor is scared, but she makes no effort to console her ─ after all, being intimidating is a part of being a witch, no?]

Judging by your expression, I don't suppose you came here willingly, hmm?