In comparison, Strange isn't at all surprised that he's getting along with Alucard...mostly because this has happened before. He remembers university, where even though he personally disliked some of the staff, he delighted in exploring theory, talking shop, bouncing ideas off of the other. It's the same here. Alucard is an ass. But he's got a brain, so Strange can tolerate his personality as long as he proves useful and they stick to the theorizing.

"Any sort of parting the sea to access the skeleton would be noticed by those on shore. I'm certain there's magic somewhere to let someone breathe underwater, though I've no idea how it would actually work. There are merfolk, but I've only heard stories about them."

Strange trails off, putting a hand to his chin in thought as he mulls over the options.