"I see," is the magician's reply, neutral as ever, even if the underlying sense of him being annoyed lingers. It's something that spikes the longer he looks at Steven which, of course, means Childermass will look away sooner than later, staring off into the woods around them instead.

On the bright side (and a very dim bright side at that), it won't be something Steven will have to ask about, even if he does carry on being silent a moment to dig out a cigarette. It's when he's idly searching for his lighter that he'll speak again.

"While I am glad to hear you'll recover from your ordeal, Steven, I do not appreciate you squandering what protection has been given to you. You and Mr. Strange both, though I suppose I cannot save him from his own stupidity any more than I can save you from your misplaced bravery."