She could send an arrow through Kyuubey right now- but it wouldn't stop him, and besides, this foolish girl in front of her was already a magical girl, and not the one she intends to protect. Homura settled for... monitoring the conversation.

It left Kyuubey the chance. "I'm sorry if I haven't given a very good impression," he put on a small show of regret. "We've had our own arguments after knowing each other this long."

Only a sharp eye would have caught Homura's quick, unfeigned surprise. Did he know-? Her one trump card...