Things changed between then and now, [ Strange simply says, as if that's reason enough. Because technically, they did. ] Staying here for another year's suddenly become a more attractive option.

Besides, if I sign a contract for myself, then it should prevent Lambert from signing on for another year and giving him opportunity to do even more stupid things. [ said with a vague hand gesture. Yep, Strange thinks this entire 'surprise, we tortured Ignatius' bit is stupid as hell. Why couldn't that man ever think for once? ]