"There we go. Just relax, excellent." The Doctor watched, gently playing with the Master's hair while he waited for his face to turn blue instead of red. Him going still didn't alarm him, he could figure that one out well enough. The minutes passed, slowly, while the Doctor breathed evenly and listened to the sounds that escaped the Master.

Finally he let go, pressing his lips against the side of the Master's neck, just above the bruise that was already beginning to form where the tie had been.

"Do you want me to do it again?"