The speed of thought is a thing. It's quicker than conversation- and he can take a puff while he's 'speaking' with her. Win/Win.

What you're consciously projecting, I think. I'm not going to dig around because, um, rude? Had that done to me before and it's not fun. He pointedly does not think of Wanda since This Wanda is not That Wanda and exhales slowly, face tipped away from Peggy. What kind of mess?