"Just a moment more," Loki replied thoughtfully, as he returned his fingers to her core, moving more slowly this time. His other hand disappeared from the small of her back where it had been resting. One long finger trailed down her crack before he raised his hand and then brought it down forcefully upon her arse again. "I. Think. You. Need. A. Few. More. Lashes. First." After each word he brought his hand down, not stopping to massage the pain away.