Reiner's eye's widen a bit at the mention of a homunculus. As Hiram produces it, it sits seemingly content and motionless in his hand.

That's... we had suspicions of something like this, but... Listen: Yes, Phaerin, we knew there was something unnatural going on, and the immediate effects were relatively small term, but this... thing... is a grim portent. I am sorry, I must keep you in the dark for the time being about it's nature, but let me assure you have done a good thing bringing this forward.

He stands up and leans forward to take the small animation.

Have you told any one else of this find? I know you do not currently understand, I hope in good time I can inform you, but there are some great, dark powers that have been looking for something like this.