"... You're kind to say that. ... And you're right. It is tiring. People don't seem to realize that... you're a smart girl, Madoka." They see him as stubborn, or too old to change. And while those might be true and his motives might be primarily selfish... he'd rather humanity reign than God, even if he has to use demons to get there.

He lets out a deep sigh. It's so easy to be painted as the villain. Not like he wants to be a hero, but...

"I don't really have much of a choice - I keep coming back no matter what I do. Better to use that sort of time to plan for a better path, right?"