He shakes his head, before giving Shura another wry, dirty smile. "Not knowing what you'll get is part of the excitement. It's like receiving a present: anticipation matters just as much as the actual gift."

When you don't have any expectations, it's okay if they're missed or they don't happen. So, he just watches Shura. Strange is going to take an opportunity to not work at the moment. Instead, he just relaxes, leaning into a calm stance as his attention focuses on Shura.