Portland-Strange's status has been upgraded from 'moron' to 'absolute idiot.' Strange's expression get a little tense as he connects the dots as well and he shivers as he feels her hands on his shoulders.

...though Nightshade does bring up an interesting point. He hasn't entirely made the best of first impressions. Why would she want someone like that? There's no use trying to con her for his freedom, he's never been good at that and his head's hurting too much to even think of a plan. Pointing out the obvious it is.

"If I may be blunt, why would you choose to keep me here in the first place? My magic's limited in this realm, I've consistently made bad decisions both here and in the carnival, I've burned all my contacts and destroyed most of my friendships, and I cannot even kidnap a child. I'm certain you can find a much more useful servant."