[ Seto closes his eyes as he thinks. There's his burning feelings....desire to strive for the best, fierce love of Mokuba, kinship with the pharaoh, a chosen family...But outside of his relationships, who is he.
He stands tall. He comes at his adversaries with ferocity. He never gives up, using the tools on hand...his mind chief among them. And he starts to fixate on all of that, trying to imagine a shield going up. ]
It's fuzzy...but I think I might have a first step.
It'll take time, so don't expect to master it instantly.
[But Loki also wanted to reassure Seto. Because he seemed more certain, in a hundred little postural cues, from what Loki could tell. It was a good first step.]
And practice. But that's what you want to focus on, for now.
[Permission had been given, so Loki reached out with his mental magic and his telepathy. There were no outward signs he was doing so. Nothing to clue Seto in.
It was easy to brush against the other's mind undetected. Child's play, honestly. But Loki would fix that in time. He looked at the glowing blue-wall. Serviceable, but not very solid or fixed yet.
He almost felt sorry for what he was going to do to Seto. The other'd end up with some quick and mild headpain behind his eyes from this.]
You did give me permission.
[The mental voice was different than when Loki had been possessed, but had echoes of it too. Loki's voice, all whispery and every changing. Reminder given, he then poked the shield. Hard. It should fizzle out like a light, with how weak it seemed. ]
You practice, for one. I've seen worse from those who should know better. Get used to how 'you' feel. Learn to know yourself so that you don't have to consciously think about who you are. Then start thinking about putting up that wall and keeping it up. Eventually you want it to be unconscious.
[Loki smirked a bit.]
And then we get into layers and how to make it stronger. I've been teaching Eilonwy as well, so she might have advice for you that I do not.
If I wanted to, yes. I could even make you relive them in a way. I've had that talent since before gaining telepathy. Likewise I've been able to somewhat mentally manipulate others, in the manner of nudging their words and thoughts the way I want it to go, without either an aid or telepathy, for years. I'm also familiar with mental magics---I think I've mentioned before that I essentially usurped Asgard's throne by making Odin forget who he was and stashing him in an old folk's home in New York before.
[That makes Loki blink, as that hadn't occurred to him. It made sense, and he felt foolish for not having thought about that possibility before. Not that it showed, beyond a little chuckle and a hint of rue in his smile.]
That's a good idea. We might have to test it sometime, if you're willing. I do suggest you talk to Eilonwy though. As I mentioned, I've been teaching her for about 5 months or so now.
I will. Maybe she can give me an idea of what progress might look like. This whole area isn't my strong suit, but that just means I need to train harder to catch up.
[That brought more chuckling, and Loki reached out to squeeze Seto's shoulder.]
I do not doubt your commitment nor determination. Pushing too hard won't help you though, so pace yourself. If you get a headache--stop. Take care of that and rest. Alright?
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[ Seto closes his eyes as he thinks. There's his burning feelings....desire to strive for the best, fierce love of Mokuba, kinship with the pharaoh, a chosen family...But outside of his relationships, who is he.
He stands tall. He comes at his adversaries with ferocity. He never gives up, using the tools on hand...his mind chief among them. And he starts to fixate on all of that, trying to imagine a shield going up. ]
It's fuzzy...but I think I might have a first step.
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[But Loki also wanted to reassure Seto. Because he seemed more certain, in a hundred little postural cues, from what Loki could tell. It was a good first step.]
And practice. But that's what you want to focus on, for now.
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Mm. So I should do that for a while, and then you'll test me? Or you could push me now...just so I know.
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[Loki had a quiet little smirk on his face.]
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[ He seems grimly determined. He has no illusions about his ability right now, but...first step. ]
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[Permission had been given, so Loki reached out with his mental magic and his telepathy. There were no outward signs he was doing so. Nothing to clue Seto in.
It was easy to brush against the other's mind undetected. Child's play, honestly. But Loki would fix that in time. He looked at the glowing blue-wall. Serviceable, but not very solid or fixed yet.
He almost felt sorry for what he was going to do to Seto. The other'd end up with some quick and mild headpain behind his eyes from this.]
You did give me permission.
[The mental voice was different than when Loki had been possessed, but had echoes of it too. Loki's voice, all whispery and every changing. Reminder given, he then poked the shield. Hard. It should fizzle out like a light, with how weak it seemed. ]
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[ He can hardly process what's happening. Seto blinks, feels a zap, and hears his voice like before.
He lifts a hand to his temple and winces. ]
Okay, I get the point. So how do I stop you?
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[Loki smirked a bit.]
And then we get into layers and how to make it stronger. I've been teaching Eilonwy as well, so she might have advice for you that I do not.
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[ He nods, still a little shaken. But he needs to work hard, like training any other muscle. ]
What all can you see of me? Do you have full access to my memories?
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[Entirely up front about all of that.]
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[ Deep breath. ]
And do you have to be in range, or can you do this from a distance?
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[Re-affirming that for the other, with a small smile.]
I have to be within range, usually. Since gaining telepathy--I do not know if it would work at a distance. I haven't tried.
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I was asking because...I wondered if you could reach me in an emergency, if something happened to the tablets.
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That's a good idea. We might have to test it sometime, if you're willing. I do suggest you talk to Eilonwy though. As I mentioned, I've been teaching her for about 5 months or so now.
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I do not doubt your commitment nor determination. Pushing too hard won't help you though, so pace yourself. If you get a headache--stop. Take care of that and rest. Alright?
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[ There's still a little smile, though. He's grateful that Loki cares so much. ]
But I'll follow your guidance on the training schedule.
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[With a genuine smile and another shoulder squeeze.]