"R-Right," Naoto said shakily, taking a step back. "I won't throw a tantrum..." She didn't sound much calmer, though. If Homura truly grasped what was happening, then how could she be so stoic about it? There was a distinct lack of disdain that Naoto found difficult to believe.

The doppelganger lifted his head and laughed sharply. "Hah! As if you know anything about this!" He sneered, pointing an arm at Homura. The sleeve of his stained lab coat slid down to reveal a robotic arm clutching onto a ray gun. He didn't hesitate to take the first shot.