"'Knew' might be a strong word. I know Doctor Strand, but he doesn't know me," Not only due to the vast time difference between them, but it'd be easy enough to assume that's what he meant.

Simon doesn't glare, but he also doesn't shift his gaze. Unblinking, intense. The pressure doesn't subside, Simon doesn't seem particularly bothered by Richard's accusations or demands.

"You want it to stop?" It's almost sing-song. "Then stop denying what's in front of you." Acknowledging Simon as the source is one step, but if his character is going to be called into question then he's going to demand that Richard admit what he saw wasn't a goose.