"Then I promise I won't do it." His tone of voice is like this is the most obvious thing ever. But when Strange speaks again, a quiet hesitancy makes his way in his tone. For someone who's normally so blunt about his feelings, it's obvious he's taking time to choose his words carefully.

"Even if you don't want to be with me, I still respect your opinions. You're smart, capable, and I...well, I don't want to hurt you."

He doesn't want to hurt her again. Deciding that he's not drunk enough for this, Strange takes a sip from his own glass.