Shapeshifters?! Do those exist here? It's a word that manages to catch Madoka off guard enough that it's just about the only thing that could stop her here for a moment, worried if this is a threat she should be worried about. But then again, maybe it's just because this person has never seen a human being before?

"No-- n-no! I'm not a shapeshifter!" Madoka shakes her head, putting her empty hands in front of her to show that she's not here to hurt the other - though she does still have her bow with her quiver hanging on her back. "I'm just.. um.."

.. gosh, how is she going to quickly explain this. There's no way, right.

".. I'm just here to help you, I promise. I'll get you loose so you and your little friend can leave, okay..?"