[And after hearing that he just laughs. It's loud, as though what Strange has said is truly hilarious. And it is, to Lauren it's absurd. The strangest thing he's heard Strange say yet, only proving to Lauren how little he really does know.]
Only his brother...
[He doesn't argue the point, though he could. He's tempted to, definitely. He doesn't. He wonders briefly if Strange ever had any siblings, but he assumes, given the man's response, the answer must be 'no.' His laughter slows to a stop.]
Let me rephrase...
Susan does not want to talk to you.
If you refuse to abide by his desires, I will ask others for assistance in detaining you.
When Susan does want to speak with you again, he will tell you himself. As you said, I cannot command him otherwise. No matter how distasteful I find your acquaintanceship.
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Only his brother...
[He doesn't argue the point, though he could. He's tempted to, definitely. He doesn't. He wonders briefly if Strange ever had any siblings, but he assumes, given the man's response, the answer must be 'no.' His laughter slows to a stop.]
Let me rephrase...
Susan does not want to talk to you.
If you refuse to abide by his desires, I will ask others for assistance in detaining you.
When Susan does want to speak with you again, he will tell you himself. As you said, I cannot command him otherwise. No matter how distasteful I find your acquaintanceship.