Zangetsu, it's like you didn't just see him teleport. Strange vanishes into the puddle he's currently standing in only to reappear via the first puddle, the one next to Nightshade a moment or two later. The fireball careens off into the distance, smashing into some part of the Count's castle.

Whatever. If they destroy some of the bird's realm, so be it. He loiters behind Nightshade, remaining quiet and calm, letting her do the talking but ready to jump into action if needed.