"Those who are worn out, go back with Mister Hellstorm!" Pirogoeth shouted, looking at those who had come out with her and others who came later and might have gotten closer. "I will hold them at bay for you to get it!"

And then the cavalry arrived in the form of Dr. McNinja and Nanoha. She didn't know Nanoha, but she did remember the doctor.

"A fighter as well as medical aid? It seems thou hadn't left for long," Pirogoeth called to McNinja, helping with decreasing the body count. If McNinja remembered meeting the healer woman, he might note she also apparently sets things on fire.