Strange resists the urge to point out the obvious: of course he's going to keep holding on. What choice does he have? Still, that's being bitchy for the sake of being bitchy. Instead, he gives Yuya a little nod.

"You keep holding on as well. I can still see the production board even though I'm in Theta, you know. I don't want you joining me."

That part is said with utter sincerity.