Strange matches Lavellan's grin with a cocky one of his own. He cannot win? Oh that's all the more incentive for him to try. He doesn't know what sort of competition this will take on or what sort of rivalry this might further spawn between him and Solas. But Lavellan saying that Solas is more powerful is catnip for Strange to prove her wrong.

"We shall see," Strange simply responds, while visions of showing up Solas start dancing in his head. But not now. They're talking magic right now, any sort of plans for a 'fuck you' to Solas will happen later.

"Though I did not know dreaming was tied to the Fade that much. And yet, my world does not have the Fade and I still dream. Any ideas on that?" It's asked in an inquisitive tone, nothing challenging or provoking. Strange is honestly curious to hear Lavellan's answer.