The sound of Ignatius' booming voice makes Rita visibly cringe. She remembers a different Rita... quiet and obedient, someone who strove to play the role of a tool perfectly, carefully avoiding his fury for years.

But now, Rita's the furious one, and Nightshade's the one to spark her anger. She's the one controlling Strange (and being weird about it while she's at it, great), and she wants to get Steven back for the Rose Queen? "Your taste sucks, and your queen's not getting a damn thing," Rita snaps at her, but she doesn't move to attack. Her eyes follow Ignatius with a wary look. As far as she's concerned, he's the biggest threat at the moment.