[ She’s tiptoeing over eggshells waiting to see what the man’s reaction will be, but what comes out is perhaps decidedly unexpected and unfazed: ]

Oh, is that all? Tentacles?

[ Not dismissive, but at ease; Strange’s shoulders loosen as he leans back in his chair again, body language relaxing. He had tensed up a little without even realising it. ]

I used to have a few spells which would summon… well, yeah, tendrils. Beasts. Serpents. The Vipers of Valtorr spawning out of my arms and multiplying as they’re cut down.

If this particular development is new to you and you’re unaccustomed to its use, you should practice. [ An offer, off-hand: ] We could practice.