Meme-shenanigans and Continuations.

[whose_son_am_i]

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[whose_son_am_i]

"Careful Doctor, I could get to like you." Loki warned, blue-green eyes sparkling with mischief at the banter.

[drpalmer]

"I don't think I'd mind that."

They have very good banter, she's really pleased at how nice it is to have him in her space while he heals. This whole thing could have gone terribly.

"I'm getting some groceries delivered so you'll have more than apples to eat."

[whose_son_am_i]

Loki gave a slow blink, and was still grinning. "It's probably a good thing you're not close with your magical friends then. They'd warn you against me no doubt." He himself had already warned her that he wasn't sentimental.

Her comment about groceries however, brought up an idea. "I am...unaccustomed to paying for things. But to repay your kindness I would take you to dinner. A very nice dinner." It would be fine--he'd simply nudge people to do what he wanted.

[drpalmer]

"Then I'd just hang out with you more to be spiteful."

She does enjoy pushing a certain sorcerer's buttons, or at least she did.

"That sounds really nice. You'll probably want to wear something besides your armor though."

[whose_son_am_i]

"Then I shall set you up with Eric." Loki teased, winking at her playfully. "I think I definitely like you, Doctor." With approval, and his grin was still all mischief.

[drpalmer]

"Eric did bleed all over me though, he loses a few points for that."

It's easy to talk to Loki, dangerously so. She brings her empty coffee mug to the dishwasher and leans against the counter for a moment.

"Can I look at your wound?"

[whose_son_am_i]

"He couldn't exactly help that." Loki responded dryly. before taking another bite of his apple then placing it aside with her question. Nodding, he stood once more and moved to pull his shirt up enough that she could see the wound in his side.

It really did look better, as the bruising was minimal.

[drpalmer]

She's shifting to get a better look, her hands coming to his skin to feel for heat and to check the wound.

"You've done probably three days worth of healing overnight."

[whose_son_am_i]

Loki didn't flinch when she prodded near the wound, but it was clear he didn't exactly enjoy the touch either. At least from his expression. But then, he had mentioned it felt tender still. "I do remember telling you that if we could stop the bleeding, I'd just need rest."

[drpalmer]

"Being told is different from seeing it in action." Her hands don't linger, she's separated this into professional mode.

"Can probably remove the stitches tomorrow."

[whose_son_am_i]

It probably was different seeing it in action, true.

"Another chance to try and kill me hmm? Since you'll be using a scalpel?" That teasing grin was back, as Loki pulled his shirt back down.

[drpalmer]

"I'll be using scissors. Which could also be used for stabbing, bit more work than a scalpel."

Teasing about murder is surprising light with him, and it amuses her to no end. She's sure he knows she wouldn't be able to actually kill him even if she wanted.

[whose_son_am_i]

"Messier too, but you'd get more leverage depending on the kind of wound." She would have to make a concentrated effort to kill him, and they both knew it. Then again, Asgardians could be reasonably bloodthirsty in the right situations and he had been raised an Asgardian. "Besides, I said I'd bleed all over your couch next time."

[drpalmer]

"Shit. That would make it much harder to cover up, I'd never be able to move a blood-soaked couch out of here unnoticed."

She fakes a dramatic sigh.

"Guess you'll be alive to tell the tale of me saving your life."

[whose_son_am_i]

"My scheme is working then." He says with a chuckle, before moving to retrieve what was left of his apple. "You have the day off...when did you want to start learning about how to shield yourself better?"

[drpalmer]

"You are clever." She nods with a laugh.

"Whenever you feel up to it. I don't know how draining it is for you."

[whose_son_am_i]

"Oh this isn't even that clever." She had a very nice laugh, and Loki enjoyed teasing her.

"It won't be draining for me, but it will be exhausting for you." He said, serious once more. "You'll be doing a lot of mental work."

[drpalmer]

She nods. "I'm used to exhausting. I'm willing to try."

She's often mentally exhausted at the end of the day, at least today and tomorrow see her with no real work to be done.

[whose_son_am_i]

"Then I suggest you find yourself a comfy position, and start meditating. As I said, you want to know your own mind as much as possible, and the first step is also being aware of how your own energy flows through you."

Which also meant he should finish his apple.

[drpalmer]

"Okay." She nods and shuts her laptop to go over to the sofa to sit, neat and cross-legged while she calms and focuses her mind. It's more difficult with someone around but she's still able to do so.

[whose_son_am_i]

At least he's quiet, aside from finishing his apple, while she sets up. Getting them both glasses too--juice for her, wine for him. She'd given him permission to rummage, after all.

"First, start by focusing on your breathing. As you breathe in and out, imagine it bringing energy with it. Try to feel how that energy flows through you. What makes up 'Dr. Christine Palmer' in space and energy." All hints of teasing are gone, and his voice is steady. Patient even.

[drpalmer]

She's doing her usual routine of focusing on her breathing.

His voice has changed, it's almosy calming, a silky warmth wrapping around her thoughts as she focuses on her being right down to the core.

[whose_son_am_i]

Loki was nothing if not prideful, and he planned to do this *right*. His pride would not let him sabotage this. Whether she realized it or not, Dr. Christine Palmer had moved in his mind to something that was to be watched. A rare truly kind person--and Loki liked his rarities and secrets.

"You need to start by knowing how 'you' feel, in the metaphysical sense. Once you feel you have that, imagine yourself surrounded by a bubble. A strong but flexible bubble. Let me know when you have that image, and I'll test you."

[drpalmer]

She is probably a sort of rarity, it's true. Though she knows plenty of kind people.

She let's his voice guide her, to paint the picture in her mind of a bubble made of the same shimmer as his magic. He's sure to break right through but hopefully she will provide at least a little resistance.

"Okay, I'm ready."

[whose_son_am_i]

Glasses placed nearby her and him, Loki moved to come stand in front of her. "Good. Resist me."

And he moved to nudge her again. A mental suggestion that she stand up. Nothing harmful, but a clear order and thought that weren't her own.

If she were properly centered, then she should be able to resist--since he wasn't suggesting very hard. This was the equivalent of a light poke testing the water's surface.