Strange is being played like a fiddle. His fists tighten as he continues to glare at Joker. That eye roll has really annoyed him, more than the other man has realized.

"That is all it is. What do you want me to say, 'oh yes, there's a grand Circle conspiracy and with the Council's help we're going to bend all of Portland to our will?' There's just upheaval in the state of magic and we want to find out why."