Thalassa? Strange can't help but look a little interested when she mentions that. Because hey, he grew up near Thalassa! Of course, comparing his childhood to hers, there's absolutely no way the two would have known each other, but it's a fun little what-if.

"You could have joined the Academy," he points out. And before Billie can give him the obvious rebuttals, Strange continues talking. "I know that academia isn't really your thing. But you can do magic and you're a good student. They would have seen your potential."

Says the optimist.