"You've jinxed yourself by saying that," Strange remarks. At least, he hopes Rita's jinxed herself by saying that. The idea of him swooping in to rescue her (ideally very dramatically and at the last minute) has lifted his mood somewhat, as that glare starts to fade.

And he knows he should leave. But nosiness wins out. So, he walks over to Rita, easily looking over her shoulder as she flips switches and hits buttons.

"What's that one do?" he asks, fingers getting dangerously close to pushing one of the buttons.