Strange is also trying not to lose his cool. They're here for fun, this is supposed to be fun and getting drunk by the lake and not worrying about things, not arguing about dumb things like feelings. He just needs to remember that and force through this trainwreck of a conversation and then he can drink all the wine he wants.

He's still rubbing the bridge of his nose, paying no attention to Lion, as Strange takes a breath before continuing to talk.

"I'm not trying to say that," Strange explains, trying to deliberately choose his words. It's not Steven's fault he's sensitive. After all, if Steven could change this about himself, he would, right? Strange hopes so, crying is exhausting. "What I'm trying to say is that this explains why you react a certain way when I say things that I don't think are mean in the first place. I didn't think there was anything wrong with my suggestion in Wismuth and I don't think there's anything wrong with pointing out how sensitive you are."