Tara takes a deep breath and begins telling me about her.
"What I'm about to tell you is partly what my mum told me, and partly what I have learned through my own experiences. I'm still learning what I am myself. I sense that I can trust you never to reveal these secrets, as they can be dangerous if not meticulously controlled.
"I am descended from a bloodline of women with certain sensual powers. You have experienced some of them. Daughters inherit the powers. Sons can pass the powers on, but they have no powers themselves.
"The powers have effects on most women, but no effects on men. They have strong effects on special women, like you and Melissa. So far I've only met twenty to thirty special women, so I'm delighted to meet you.
"You've noticed that the powers you experienced today can transmit feelings across a short distance. It works both ways - my pleasure crossed the table to you and I could feel your pleasure in return. It was amazing, wasn't it?"
She pauses, waiting for my response. I have been processing what she says and it takes me a while to notice the question. "Oh, uh, yes. Yes! Oh my god, I couldn't believe it."
Tara continues, "Special women can learn to exert powers, but they won't be quite as strong as those of bloodline women. Tell me, when you first caught sight of Melissa, did you sense that a delicious power had taken over you?"
I reply, "Why yes when I first saw her, I literally stopped in my tracks and could do nothing but stare at her. I felt incredibly attracted."
Tara says, "Melissa has learned well from me. I'm sure that she didn't consciously exert her power over you, or you would have cum in your pants. It was her latent power that you felt, not her active power."
I then say, "I was very attracted, but I felt nothing like what you made me feel. We talked for a while before she asked me to kiss her. Then I was lost, and I only wanted to please her so much."
"Yes, she's very kind, and she would have suppressed her powers as much as possible. We call it putting up a block," Tara replied.
"She doesn't have my strength, but it's still considerable, the effect she can project when she puts her mind to it. I think she unconsciously sensed that you are a special one." I glance over at Melissa and she nods in agreement.
"You think I'm special, Tara?"
"I'm one hundred per cent certain of it, Mary, at the least. The intensity of our connection at the kitchen counter was amazing. I know you felt it with the same intensity that I did. I've never felt like that with anyone who hasn't had any training."
She falls silent, I guess to let me collect my thoughts and respond. My mind reels with all this new information. Finally, I ask, "So what happens now?"
Tara thinks for a moment, then says, "I may have been too hasty to insist that you spend the night. I would love you to, but this day has changed your life. If you learn from me, you will have powers that bring awesome responsibility. Misuse of the powers can cause serious damage to people.
"I sensed immediately that you are a good, kind person, who would never want to hurt anybody. Because of that, I displayed my sexuality to you standing in front of you in the lounge room while watching you and Melissa. Then at the kitchen table, I connected strongly with you. I knew that you could take it.
"Now that you know what I am, and what you and Melissa are, you have to decide if you want to go down this path. If you decide this is too much to bear, then you should leave now so you don't carry the burden. We will understand completely.
"If you choose to stay tonight, we will give you initial training to start developing your powers. You have the opportunity to become an amazing woman, capable of doing good things for other women. But it's a burdensome responsibility.
"I will let you think for a while. Do you have any questions at this time? There will be plenty of time later to ask as well."
Thoughts thunder through my poor brain. "Uh, not right now, Tara."
"Fine. I'll let you sit here alone and think about what I have said."
"Thanks," I say, a bit timidly.
Tara gets up and goes to the kitchen to help Melissa complete the kitchen cleanup. They then both go upstairs, presumably to their bedroom.
My goodness, what am I? What does "special" mean? Tara has offered to give me powers or to enhance what I already have. I'm so confused.
I guess I have to decide to bail out and leave, or stay and become... become what? One of Tara's harem?
I weigh the pros and cons. I certainly enjoy the power of Tara, and what if I can get some of that to use? Do good for others? But am I scared of the consequences? Can I retain control?
I think about times in my life when I have had to exert control. I guess I'm pretty good at it. But will the new powers be too much?