Lambert complimenting him makes Strange smile even more. That's right. He will figure it out himself: no matter what. Unfortunately, what he'll eventually figure out is that his magic is damn useless for convincing people to love themselves and accept their flaws but hey, baby steps.

"I should probably get back to examining the magic and studying others some more." He should do that. But he doesn't exactly want to. After all, it should be easy to figure this thing out. Why not enjoy this moment, when he doesn't have to worry about that other Strange messing things up thanks to his impulsive nature or his obnoxious neediness? It's only sensible to seize the moment.

"That is, unless you have something you'd like us to do instead?"