[ It's a little weird. Madoka would have expected him to feel bad that he might be alone here, but somehow he looks.. almost relieved instead? Or a little happy?

Thankfully it's easy enough for her to shove under the rug by thinking that maybe he just doesn't want one of his friends to get kidnapped as well. Being on the train isn't always fun, after all. ]

Oh-- yes! [ There's a hesitating stammer there, since Madoka's thoughts have to re-orient themselves at his question. ]

She's really nice, so you should say hi sometime if you see her around. She has blonde hair with two big curls, and her name is Mami. She's super reliable!