Madoka is really glad to have Tidus here with her in a moment like this. To not have come to Lotus Pier alone, even with Wei Wuxian in the back of their heads, guiding them. It feels a little easier to not have to explain all of it by herself, especially when they don't exactly come here bringing good news. And if there's anything she knows about Tidus - aside from the fact he loves eating and, once again proven right, water - it's that he's reliable. It feels easier with him here.

But even though it's easier, it's still not easy. A fact that's confirmed when Madoka looks and sees that look in Jiang Cheng's eyes - a look that threatens to break her heart. Jiang Cheng must have been so glad to go home to all the people he knows, the sect he's taking care of..

.. Madoka pauses for a moment, but then stops her attempts at trying to dry Tidus off, instead launching herself at Jiang Cheng and wrapping her arms around his waist to hug him. She knows a hug won't make any of this alright, but.. she just wants to do something to comfort him.

"We're anchoring.. like we did on Diagad, to help people get back home." Except now in reverse, helping people to get back on the train. "Mister Wei Wuxian helped guide us here.. He can see everything here right along with us."

Just so Jiang Cheng knows. His brother is watching along.