The smell is pretty offensive, but Rita's attention is immediately drawn to the various piles of books and magic tools. She skims over them, her eyes widening when she sees a particular title among the tomes. "Hey, I've been looking for this one!" It's been out of print for a while. If Strange really is dead, she's totally coming back to have a go at his collection.

In the end, Rita's not that surprised that Strange isn't here. But it is pretty inconvenient, and Lambert's question prompts a contemplative hum from her. "Hmm... good question. My plans for dealing with the Winter Court were largely hinging on his involvement, but it looks like I'll have to scrap that strategy..." Maybe that's safer, anyway. If relying on Strange goes this badly on a good day, doing it while her life depends on it probably would have been a disaster.