"Glad enough to run away, I bet." He grins, but nods, reaching out to place a hand on top of her head. "Thank you, Miss Madoka. I don't know that my brother will be thanking anyone, but that's fine, if he's grumbling that's how you know he cares."

Which is true, but simplified, with how much they're still working out with regards to each other and the fractured way they come back together.

"Ah... feels like we're being called back to the train, now. Better get everything collected and ready to go—" Hup, but it's time to collect the water and plates and blanket for the return to train times. No need to chance staying back.