[Madoka lowers her head slightly, a touch bashful — but then she shakes her head.]

I'm just doing what Qri's asked of me, I think ... I'm happy that I've been able to do that, at least.

[but she steps closer, and reaches out to take Al's hand. smiles up at him.]

But you ... to put yourself out on the line completely like you have? [Madoka doesn't know his story. she doesn't have an explanation for why Al seems to have a suit of armor for a body, but she doesn't need one — the fact that he was willing to expose that secret because others needed his help tells her all she needs to know right now. that she was right in making friends with him.]

To me, that's just as important or brave as any number of people someone else can save.