"You couldn't possibly have known," she murmurs. And it's true-- she doesn't fault her for the things she's done. Not for the nasty things she'd say. It's also not Mami's fault when Madoka contracts, it's Homura's-- for not being there enough, fast enough, strong enough. It's always her fault, her own weakness. It's not as though she hasn't tried to blame someone else, but it always came down to her own faults.

And she did wish to stop Mami's death. She doesn't like to see any of them die, but they aren't important the way Madoka is; they matter, but only in how they affect her.

She thinks she feels an alliance forming-- one that does not need words to exist. Through this, she feels as though Mami will not hinder her in her attempts to keep Madoka safe. Maybe she'll even help. She breathes, nearly feeling calm.