Her stomach was tied up in knots as she drove down the highway to her destination. It was a cross between excitement at doing something new and different and anxiety at doing something she was a little afraid of. It didn't help that the sky was overcast and threatening to rain. It's not every day you give complete control over to and trust a new acquaintance whose plans are to tie you up in a hotel room.
She called him to make sure she wouldn't get lost and he thoughtfully guided her the last few miles to his home. After a quiet arrival and a few niceties to his roommates, they left to go pick up a few needed items and get some dinner. No sense doing this half-prepared or on an empty stomach.
After learning such things as softness and thickness of rope as well as how much length is generally needed for, say a queen-sized bed, she felt less nervous about the whole thing. He was knowledgeable and kindly explained everything he felt she needed to know at the time. The time for surprises would be later.
They laughed over dinner making small talk, avoiding talking about what would go on that evening just to calm her nerves a bit. After an additional coffee run -- it was going to be a late night after all -- they went to the hotel to check in.
Her eyes opened wide as he slowly unpacked all the items from his special bag onto the table, once they had entered the room and locked the door. Again he took a moment to show her them and answer questions she might have. She found some music that was appropriate for that evening's "entertainment." Then proceeded to mentally prepare her to let the night just happen to her and not feel the need to plan or arrange the events of the evening.
She is the type who outwardly is expected to manage tasks and deal with problems, no questions asked. To have to be the one who is not "doing" anything is an odd concept for her. Inwardly, there are days when she just would rather let someone else drive and enjoy the ride that is life. But on top of that the nature of their activities although sensual wouldn't necessarily be sexual in nature. If she became aroused he would not be upset, however he would only help her but not actively participate in relieving that urge. So who knows what she might feel like after a session was complete.
He told her she was to do just as he said and no more. Only speak when spoken to and not ask questions until they were done with the scene. If at any time she needed him to slow down or stop, she was to use her safe words. Finally, when addressing him, she should call him Sensei.