Dr Strange woke up the next day feeling rather at ease. Opposed to waking up sluggish, Stefan was feeling pink of health. The doctor in him rushed to note down his observations, and recalled that the newest thing he'd done in a while was try Stark's new concoctions. He realized that what effect chocolate had on him would be especially beneficial for his patient Luke.

That day, Stefan went up to the farm and bought at least one of each of the chocolate bars. He was holed up in his sanctum for the next few days as he made note of the health benefits of the sweets. The bars with more darker palettes had antioxidant effects, while the sweeter ones provided calories and burst of energy.

Stefan went back to the farm with his own recipes that he believed would have more health benefits, such as mixing various kinds of fruits and nuts and such. He received his order within the week. Stefan arranged a travel organizer box with his new medicines and went up to the Odinsons' place.

"Stefan!"Thurgood welcomed him. "Always good to see you.

"Likewise. Although I believe the goal is to see me less."

"If you can improve my brothers health first, of course."

"Of course! which is why I'm here I believe I've found new foods that may improve Luke's health."

"Fantastic! Thurgood cheerfully clapped. "You may take them up to him."

Stefan didn't move. "Actually, I'd like him to come down, today."

Thur's expression shifted. "You know he is up there for his own good. It Is not sanitary down here. He could..."

"I admire your brotherly concern for
for him, but a little exposure will improve his immunity. Isolation, I'm afraid, can regress our progress. It is my medical suggestion that you allow him to come down."

"I will require a second opinion first, if you don't mind."

"Of course," Stefan acquiesced and waited while his host arranged for Dr. Banner to come up.

Bruce arrived at the estate and was brought up to date on the conversation.

"I think we can find an arrangement here. Dr. Strange, you said your primary reason for this visit is to observe the effects of chocolates on Luke. I think it will be best to test this in his normal environment first, so you don't have too many variable. Then, if we see any improvement, we can progress to change of locale. For your peace of mind, Thor, I'm willing to participate as observant while Dr Strange administers."

"I can work with that," Dr Strange realized. 

"As long as you're there, Bruce. Dr. Strange, I need you to understand, there is nothing and no one more important to me than my brother."

"Of course, I understand. As a doctor, I have a reputation to uphold as well. However, I also have a personal aspiration to see Luke get better."

"Splendid!" Thor was back to his cheery self. "I'm sure you know the way by now," he sidestepped, motioning for Stefan to be on his way.

Stefan picked up his box and nodded to his host as he lead himself up to Luke's tower. He put down his case and knocked on the door, waiting to be let in. Nothing happened for a while so Stefan knocked again, calling for Luke this time. He sighed and stepped aside, leaning beside the door as he waited.

"Well someone better be d..." Luke ripped open the door and stepped out to see who was bothering him, but tripped on the unnoticed briefcase.

Stefan turned as the door opened but before he could introduce himself, Luke tripped. Stefan jutted forward and caught the ailing prince before he hit the floor.

Luke was stunned at being caught and stared up at his rescuer. "dying?" he completed, his original rant.

"Not on my watch," Stefan smirked and straightened Luke back up to his feet.

"And you're sure you're not a wizard? Hanging about to catch me at the opportune moment?" Luke mocked as he went back into his room.

Stefan picked up his case and followed inside. "Not at all. I had knocked for you to let me in so I could show you my wares."

Luke noticed the box he'd tripped on. He smirked. "So you didn't plant that case of yours just to make me fall?"

Stefan busied himself by setting up shop. "If I ever plan to make you fall, I'll be sure to catch you after."

Luke had no response for that, and waited for Dr. Stefan to bring out his new medicine. He was preparing himself for bitter syrups, but the scents that hit his nose were quite inviting.

"Right. Anyway, you knocked why?"

"To bring you these," Stefan turned away from the table and brought a tray of chocolate bites.

"Candies?" Luke asked, confused.

"It's chocolate."

"Anthony's new inventions."

"Yes, while they can be confections, I've discovered they have some medicinal properties," he offered a plane square to his patient. Luke took it and gave it a sniff before eating it.

"Plump me up?"

Stefan smiled. "Yes. But the unaltered chocolate also has antioxidants. It enrichens your blood so you don't bruise with every little bump."

Luke hummed in approval of the taste and the treatment "And the rest of them?" He pointed at the other assortments on the tray.

"Well, I've got chocolates combined with other ingredients like fruits and nuts that bring you their added benefits."

Luke finished his first piece and grabbed for another.

"It's still a sweet, so you have to balance your eating with your doing."

Luke scoffed. "I'll get to the doing as soon as my brother lets me out of here."

"Well, best we show him some progress then, yeah?"

"Agreed."