"You'd be extending a mental hand, so to speak, and I'd be building you a shield. You'll know how it's constructed, how to take it down, but it'd be mine in terms of the resources used so it won't tax you. It'll act as a sort of insulation or cushion you have to fight to get your telepathy past for now unless you take it down. But that way you're not having that 'muscle' get more injured from using it while you get used to it." Loki hoped that would make sense.

"As for faking my death, I'm very skilled with illusions." That did bring a smirk though and a hint of smugness.