Alfredo nods, though his smile remains humble.

"Of course! I know you'd come up with something great, though, no matter what."

That's probably more than enough pressure, admittedly - but at least he's not doing it deliberately?

The hug only lets up when Madoka looks like she wants a break - memories do intrude, in that he does have something else to ask, but he's still in no rush to do so.