"If I may be blunt," says the person who's spent this whole conversation being blunt, "I think whatever that thing the Huntsman used would have killed the Ringmaster no matter what state she was in. Likewise, his forces were swarming with other fae. Even at peak power, the Ringmaster couldn't take out an army by herself. We'd simply have ran."

There's nothing condemnatory or accusing in Strange's tone as he describes running—hell, he's still debating whether or not he should run from this next fight or not. But unlike a large portion of the carnival, Strange's faith in the Ringmaster has been wavering ever since the Athenaeum. Even if she was in one piece, he doubts she knew what she would be doing.