"I know- I never thought I could be separated from it, but here we are. It has to be this place!" It wouldn't be much of a contract if she could just "throw away" part of the deal so easily, all this time. But really, what did it matter? Her missing Soul Gem was just one more mystery she relished instead of questioning too deeply.

And Madoka- "Yes..." Mami glanced down at the Pokémon. It was easier to stay calm, to not cry or let her hands shake when she looked down at the tiny, peculiar new friends, instead of straight into Madoka's face. She couldn't let it show, couldn't let herself get overwhelmed by relief and hope. Just days ago, she was watching Sayaka slip away from her, Kyoko haunting her steps, Madoka disappearing into her worry... And now they were here.

"-I don't know how this happened, but we're together. That's what matters."