I've been worrying about everything this whole time, [ Strange remarks, with a siiiiigh. Granted, that's a bit of an over-statement, but there's definitely been a lot on his mind.

And, entirely unaware that Childermass is listening, Strange continues. ]

I know this question might come out of nowhere, but bear with me. The Ringmaster said that who we were in Portland were a reflection of what we could be. How much stock do you put in that?

[ Because Strange is waaaay too aware of that slip of the tongue and how he ordered Childermass about. ]