What a coincidence, Strange doesn't have friends either. He matches Peridot smile with one of his own, a smile reserved for people who actually respect him a little bit.

"Usually it takes them about two to three weeks. You'll be notified in person--there's secrecy contracts and all that nonsense that the Circle will want you to physically sign."

Or not because shit starts to spectacularly hit the fan and who knows what sort of garbage fire Portland will be come week three.

"Are there any times off the top of your head that you know you'll be busy or out of town?"