"... Back off when you can't." Maru said as he watched her bow fire and strike the creature she had aimed at. "... I can take the rest." And he would. He would fight until he couldn't any more, and even then he would continue. There was no chance of him dying from this. He would do what he could to make Madoka safe. And this water was not safe...

Then he looked back. He blinked and glanced away for a second, then back. "... Maru." He replied, voice quiet.