Strange doesn't really notice how gross the poor tree looks. Instead, he's frowning at it, mulling something else entirely over as he continues talking.

"I'm quite far along with my metal manipulation magic. Though I'll admit, that got in a lot of practice with the werewolf nonsense. Do you think I should make the target softer? I think that piece of wood might be softer than tree bark."

Great job changing the topic in the middle of talking, dingus.