[ okay raise your hands, who saw this coming. hint: not Strange. But who's also kind of okay with this? also Strange ]

It does make sense, [ he admits. ] Ignatius could be a useful ally against Lilith if the situation calls for it. If we suspect that he'll take the Mirror for himself, then we can attempt to correct for that as needed. And besides, what better way to show him that there's something different about us than trusting him a bit?

[ a small paaaause before ] Of course, I can't be completely tactical or impartial about this. After all, he did say he'd undo my contract if taken along.