Business Deal       In the past, people traded goods or services in exchange for the things needed in order to survive, as society evolved it found it was no longer sustainable to just value items against each other, and sometimes some things became too valuable for anyone to easily afford. Then humanity discovered violence and power, using power to take things instead of trading them; and that power too became too valuable. Even after money was invented; the concept of trade and power remained atop of everything, as true centralizers of the market. You could trade goods for power, power for goods, and thus continued the cycle for aeons to come. In nature it was not different either, Pokémon fighting each other for territory, power and sustainability of their species. One trying to take over the other and trading for their lives. One would always have something the other wants, and it wasn’t going for cheap. As time passed this rule followed, surviving the test of evolution as it made its way around moral and ethics, proving resilient against rule and law.   ***   —Honey, remember. Miss Tuley is coming for dinner. —Said an adult man—. I count on everyone to leave a good impression. In a nice house, in the middle of a nice neighbourhood and located in a nice region, there was a nice family who lived there. A businessman, his beautiful housewife, a gentle lad and a playful mutt. Every single one of them was as generic as they come. The father was in his 30’s, mother in her late 20’s and the kid just around his first 10, with a barely hatched Furfrou. The father, John Black, was a tall and slender man with thick eyebrows and black hair; his suit screamed white-collar worker, despite how well off he had it going –probably the expected result of hard work and dedication. The mother, Mayl, was a slightly shorter woman with long brown and soft hair, hourglass body and pinup butt. Wearing high heels to wherever she went, even if it was at home. The son, Tom; or Tommy as he was called by everyone, was a kid of even shorter stature, wearing casual clothing and big sneakers all day. With short black hair like his dad’s and blue shiny eyes like his mother’s. Always playing video games or making home videos with his Furfrou, Gunther, a dog-like Pokémon as tall as him, with white fur for days, long ears and a dazzling style. Tommy wasn’t too much into his father’s work, but was always there to hear him talk about his day at the office; just like his dad would always listen to Tommy talk about his day at school or the games he played. John would always try to teach him something work related to make sure he would be ready for the “Adult Life” when it came to that; and Timmy did learn a thing or two at least unconsciously, but like any pre-teen, his mind was too busy on growing up to care about it, and just recently he began to experiment a key factor of growing up, his manhood. More than any game or pet, he began to experiment with the desire for women. He didn’t want his dad to teach him how to make deals or any of that, he wanted to be liked by girls and do all that stuff the older kids were talking about. What he didn’t know at the time was that one was a tool to get the other. And with enough of dad’s advice, women could very much be for him what money was for others. And the cycle of the art of the trade would prove once again ruler of all. —Go on, Tommy. —ordered the mother around—. Get ready for tonight. —Yes, mom. Tommy knew about his dad’s boss. Miss Tuley, apparently a Pokémon that looked almost too human, even more so than anthro-like ones like Lucario or Lopunny. With the ability to talk like one while keeping all the Pokémon abilities one would expect from one. And from little pictures there are, a big woman at that. Worse yet, a psychic type. Meaning nothing was secret to her and could read you like a book. Some even came to the conclusion that she reached such a high status just for that, and made her way by sheer brute force against those she could. Wondering what such a strong Pokémon would want with a company of all things. That afternoon, as his dad worked his shift and his mother prepared the feast for the night; he spent his time looking for pictures of her. Some described her as a beauty, others as a beast, while he was ready for either of them as long as she was hot. He had already seen what porn had to offer; and with an imagination as wild as his, not even the most powerful psychic type Pokémon could foresee the things he wanted to do with her if; like his dad, he played the right cards. As the hours went by, Tommy had already a couple of ideas to work around with and his father had just pulled over on the garage. It wasn’t the first time someone had visited the Blacks, and dad loved to boast about how well his deals went or how this little detail was actually crucial to the whole operation as the guest simply smiled and nodded his way out of the night. If all the pictures of her were to be trusted, he could use all that time to snack something out. —Family, we’re home! —The father announced as he and Miss Tuley walked in—. Tommy, come meet my boss! —Such an honour and pleasure to meet you, mam’ —The mother bowed to her trying to avoid feeling afraid—. —Good evening, Miss Black. —Tuley replied in a serious tone—. She was just like in the pictures, if not scarier when Tommy went to meet her. Her skin pale and rough, her breasts bigger than he could ever expect, her ass was just as mesmerising and her clothing as skimpy as he would have wished for. If he did things right, he could have much more from her than he could ever think of. —And this is little Tommy! —The mother went to present her son—. —Good evening, Miss! —Tommy greeted looking as innocent as ever—. This is Gunther! Tuley’s first reaction and response to Tommy’s presence was to scan his mind, unsure of anyone’s intentions she would doubt anyone; regardless of age, gender, and position. She found his mind deep in thought about how scary she looked and how big she was. For Tommy these were enticing qualities and was turned on by his malicious plans, but Tuley misunderstood them as the kid feeling intimidated, getting completely sent amiss on his intents for tonight. —Evening, Tommy. —Please make yourself comfortable, Miss Tuley. —The mother continued—. John wanted to boast about your recent deal, might as well have a snack too. —I’ll be honest, Miss Black, I don’t get much for your recreational rituals, but I was recommended to take part by Human Resources to improve employee morale. —And it's working, Miss Tuley. —The husband nervously laughed as he tried to show her to the living room’s table—. John made a couple face gestures to his wife so she would just “play along” and pretended this was normal behaviour as everyone took a seat except for Tommy, who disappeared from the scene with Gunther. When the mother noticed Tuley took the freedom to intervene and explain more of herself to the woman. —He’s back in his room. —She claimed with her eyes shining purple—. Apparently getting something ready. —Oh, t-thank you. —The mother replied, a little surprised—. —I am still what you call a Pokémon, Miss Black… And no, I do not take offence over your kind taking some as pets. —She continued—. It is natural for the strong to subdue the weak. —Well, I would call it more of a friendship but- —Keep telling yourself that Mr. Black. The awkward silence built up and Mayl felt the need to break the ice again by returning to the subject. —Was that how your deal went? —Silph Co. needed that partnership so I could focus more of our budget on more important matters. Your husband’s experience in management and my abilities to read your minds did the rest. —Well, isn’t that a superpower? —Mayl said with a small tone of incredulity in her words—. Power and money. —That’s more you human females. —Tuley said with no care on her words—. Men are all about reproduction. —Of course, no one reproduced with anyone and the paperwork did all the talking. —John interrupted, feeling worried about Tuley’s lack of social awareness—. Right? —I made myself clear at the table. —Tuley replied—. Of course, that meant that she reacted rather violently when the other CEO’s attempts at seduction had her fed up and the deal had to be sweetened up to compensate for the awkwardness of the situation. —The outcome of a deal it’s on the deal itself. —John continued—. It’s what I always tell Tommy. If you want someone to give you what you want you have to have something they want. The conversation continued for a while, most of it about work and Tuley being condescending to them about the absurdity of human customs or behaviours while John, instructed by HR, tried to explain to Tuley that humans are that way and that’s that. Suddenly, as Mayl tried to go fetch Tommy so they could finally have dinner –a rampant Furfrou appeared out of nowhere in a quick run towards the table as the kid pretended to try and stop him from causing harm. It took everyone by surprise but Tuley, who simply stood up from the table as the mutt jumped on it. Whatever mess he could’ve caused was promptly avoided by Tuley’s psychic powers as she froze the table, its contents and the Furfrou in place by telekinesis, at least until John was able to call Gunther back to his poké-ball. And while everyone showed relief on the situation, Tuley was calm enough to finally notice that something was off. As she looked around the scene, she was able to see Tommy had been under the table for a while with a camera on hand, and while they were distracted with the commotion, he had taken the chance to take pictures of her from under her skirt. As quick as he was to sneak in, he was to sneak out of the scene when he saw that he had been caught by her gaze. —I am so sorry Miss Tuley, I don’t know what got into him! —Miss Mayl tried to apologise—. Gunther never behaved like this before. Tuley didn’t care to reply or care about the apology, she had been played and now her mind couldn’t think of anything else but the kid who managed to fool her. And with a brief movement of her hand she used hypnosis, sending both parents to sleep soundly. Her steps were slow and heavy as she made her way to Tommy’s room where the kid was now hiding his deed. —Game’s over, kid. —She threatened as she walked in—. Now delete those images. Tommy first thought of playing dumb and pretending that he had done nothing and didn’t know what she was talking about, but seeing her had an effect on him that not even him could understand that made him want her. Or at least her body. —You heard my dad. —He showed confidence—. The outcome of a deal it’s on the deal itself. Tuley, who usually wouldn’t budge at any attempt of manipulation, did nothing either. She couldn’t word it herself, but like a primal instinct, her mind seemed to have found interest in that child. —Then what is it that you want? —What do all men want? —The last person who tried to make a deal and didn’t keep his end of it can’t tell you what happened. —She replied seemingly ready to accept the terms—. —I was taught to keep my word. Tuley’s instincts told her to do it, a male that feared not and that was able to outplay her told her that he was worth breeding with; once again showing the power of power and how it ruled over nature and she was ready to trade herself for that power. With all the time in the world as everyone else stayed asleep due to Tuley’s hypnosis, she walked towards Tommy slowly and seductively. Her demeanour still showed and she still looked intimidating; but she also looked certain of her actions. Once she stood in front of the kid who sat on his bed looking as he had not a fear in the world, she knelt and placed her hands around Tommy’s waist, bringing down his trousers and underwear with them –exposing a large and thick flaccid penis; too big for someone his size and age. Tuley’s heart raced as she looked at it, impressed by his girth, almost watering her mouth as she grabbed it –having to use both hands to raise it towards her mouth as she slowly opened it. Her eyes were attached to it with anger, like she didn’t want it, but still she wouldn’t stop; or couldn’t stop –putting it inside her mouth as the saliva that was building up began to cover it from top to bottom. As Tommy got hard, the harder it was for her to suck his cock, palpitating as she licked it. Tommy couldn’t help but moan in pleasure as he felt Tuley’s warm mouth and breath, quickly putting his hands over her head, holding onto her small horns as if they were handlers made for this exact purpose. The more she licked and sucked on his cock the tighter Tommy would hold onto her horns and the more he would try to push her head up and down his dick, reaching deep into her throat with each thrust. And as if Tuley knew what she was doing, she was able to keep some pace with him; breathing through her nose so she could keep sucking him off regardless of how deep his penis went. It could be described as a struggle, but the only struggle was within Tuley’s mind as she couldn’t bring herself to understand how or why she was so lenient on letting Tommy do as he pleased with her, instead eagerly thinking of what he would have her do for him next. Her pussy became wet just thinking about the violent nature of the kid’s forceful thrusts into her mouth translating into other more violent acts that could be acted upon her body by him. Tommy, meanwhile, pleased himself just by fucking her face over and over, as her mascara turned into a mess due to her tears running down; a result of her body’s reflexes going off, and the cold stare she gave him as she kept sucking him off willingly. It took Tommy a while to finally reach a breaking point as he kept edging himself just so she wouldn’t stop, unknowing that she wouldn’t anyways as she found pleasure in it too, even when she looked like that wasn’t the fact. —Take it, bitch! Tommy demanded as he finally let himself cum, shooting his semen deep inside her mouth and directly into her throat, forcing her to drink every drop of it as she finally began to choke on it all. The overflow due to excessive amounts of semen pouring out of him had her leaking cum from the edges of her mouth as she tried to drink as much as she could, while her hands hold to the bed for dear life since Tommy wouldn’t let go of her; and she couldn’t force herself to push him away. When he finally let go, Tommy had finished cumming for a while, but you could still see semen inside Tuley’s mouth as she backed away from him, trying to catch her breath –and even then, as she finally drank what was left, without order she went back towards him to finish the job and clean up his cock. Tommy was shocked at her easy compliance and eagerness to please him fully. This had him wishing for more, if he could push her a little further, she would probably break and give herself to him. But he couldn’t tell that she was already broken; feeling fulfilled by Tommy’s pleasured expression –her mind telling her how good of a job she did, and that she could still do more if her man told her to. He looked at her with lust and explored her body with his eyes, thinking of what to do next with her; thinking of all the things he could do to her and how or where. His imagination flourished with ideas one more humiliating than the last. —We aren’t done yet. —Tommy declared as he stroked his cock back into an erection—. —I figured as much. —Tuley sounded unamused, but her tail told a different story—. Tommy then leaned himself against the headboard of his bed, sitting with his legs wide open, as if presenting himself to her. —Put my cock between those massive tits, whore. Even with the name-calling she found herself obedient to him, climbing onto the bed, undressing her top and revealing her massive tits. Tommy’s mouth watered as he looked at them getting close to him while Tuley laid on the bed on top of him and hugged her tits as she used them to cover his dick like a pair of pillows. The warmth of her tits covered his cock in a sensational feeling of comfort mixed with a soft touch despite the dry look of her skin. He couldn’t help but to use both hands to feel them even more, playing with her nipples; pinching them and pulling them while Tuley groaned in pleasure; her own way of moaning. It took Tommy no time to start humping her tits, mesmerised by how they began to bounce to his rhythm. And as Tommy fucked her massive pair of tits, Tuley moved them up and down to his rhythm, going along with him. Surprisingly, his cock was able to peek out despite her huge size. Without hesitation, she simply approached her face to his dick and opened her mouth; welcoming it, licking it and kissing it. Somehow, she had found herself going along with him and letting herself enjoy the ride on her own. Playing with her tits and squishing his cock with them as Tommy couldn’t help to moan over and over. He could look at her and be confused by her angry demeanour while her actions screamed pleasure. This triggered on him a need to tease her, a need to break her shell and have her look like the slut he’s sure she is. As she squished her tits and sucked the tip of his cock, Tommy would play with her nipples and pull them as hard as he could. In response Tuley would groan and her actions would turn more rapid and lustfully violent. This pushed a button on Tommy, he wanted to switch positions and release his pent-up violence on her, so in order to stop her he tried to slide his cock out of her breasts, an impossible task due to her size. —Stop, bitch! —He shouted—. Tuley stopped, and for once her angry looks matched her feelings. She felt insulted as if she wasn’t doing a good job or could get him to climax again. —Changed your mind, kid? —She sounded entitled—. —Lay on the bed. —He commanded as he got off the bed himself to give her way—. Tuley misunderstood this as him wanting to finally fuck her, so when she laid face up on the bed; she took off her skirt and black panties, revealing to him her wet pussy –already leaking from her earlier excitement. Tommy did think of just going at it, but he was still mesmerised by her tits and couldn’t help himself to fuck them out as well. With excitement he climbed on top of her, which surprised her as he went for her tits again, and once again Tommy grabbed them; just like he had grabbed her horns for support and started thrusting between them once more. Tuley’s first thoughts were of Tommy’s weight on her, even though he was in good shape, he was light like a feather for her, barely feeling him over her body. Once again it was clear she could just overthrow him and overpower him, but just having him on top of her was somewhat more enticing. Tuley’s groans returned right as he roughly grabbed her breasts, and unconsciously opened her mouth and took out her tongue to keep tasting his cock as Tommy fucked her. She was once again, all in for his pleasure and fulfilment. —That’s it, bitch, taste it. —Tommy kept teasing her—. Tommy was closing in to his second climax and Tuley could feel it as he grabbed her tits with a tighter grip as he thrusted, his dick pulsating, ready to shoot. —Fuck! —Tommy shouted—. He couldn’t hold it any longer and came. His semen shot straight into Tuley’s mouth and face. Tommy quickly got it out between her tits to spread his cum on her breasts as well. Tuley’s face and chest ended up covered as Tommy tried to catch his breath. Her inner lust had her scooping it out with her hands and cleaning them with her tongue. Yet, Tommy was still as hard as a rock. He could not believe his luck with finding such a woman for his debauchery, and the best part was he could be as rough as he wanted with her too, he just wanted to keep going at it with her until passing out. —I hope you are not tired yet. —Tommy insinuated—. —How dare you think so little of me! Tuley felt offended by the assumption that she could not share pace with such a simple human, let alone a kid. —Besides, I think you have had enough from me. —Then I think the internet would love to see what is under that skirt. Tuley felt silent again, and like previously, she felt the same conflicting feelings from before; anger yet eagerness for what else Tommy could ask from her, maybe finally he would take her womanhood. Her heartbeat increased just by the mere consideration of it. —W-What else could a brat like you need from me? —Tuley sounded almost like flirting her way into fornication—. —You know very well what I want. Tommy got off Tuley’s body and into her hindquarters, spreading her legs with his hands and observing her wet pussy, palpitating. Without thinking it twice he smacked his penis against it and began to rub it, her wetness in her pussy felt even better than the one in her mouth; he could almost slip it in without even trying, as if her body was already welcoming him in from the very start. Tuley groaned again as her hips moved on their own, inviting Tommy even more, still, he kept grinding outside just to have her groan more for him as her face turned a light red –almost as if she was ready to finally break. —Tell me you want it. —Tommy teased her—. But Tuley did not respond, only groaning even angrier. —I said, tell me you want it, bitch! —Tommy demanded—. —Shut up and fuck me already! —Tuley finally answered—. —Atta girl. Tommy had a mischievous smile as he finally slid his cock inside of her, her pussy stretching wide open, barely able to take him in, a little more and she could finally break, but until then her brain was being re-wired as new sensations came to be. It got in so easily, the sensations of Tuley’s insides got Tommy by surprise and his body twitched for a second as he was drowned in her warmth. He went all in on the first thrust, catching Tuley by surprise too as his massive cock could barely fit inside despite her own size. By this point she could hardly keep her spiteful demeanour as her body trembled in pleasure, moving on its own like struggling to get it all in; despite it already being so. She just wanted more and more, and tried to get it somehow and by any means necessary. Tommy still hadn’t moved an inch as he had to bear with Tuley’s reaction and the consequences of it, feeling his cock be taken by her body as if it was a part of it all along and trying to grow even more to fill her insides until there was nothing left to fill up. His head was going crazy, spinning all over the different ways he could take her and wanting to do them all at once. His body quickly fell on top of Tuley’s as he began to hump her like a dog; in a simple missionary position where he hugged her waist and planted his face between her breasts that bounced to his rhythm while Tuley grasped to the bed and crossed her legs around Tommy’s body, praying he wouldn’t try to pull out. Her groans tried to become moaning as her anger wanted to dissipate with them, her teeth clenching to prevent saliva from coming out. Her tail, the hardest part of her body to control, swinged from side to side as she tried to tie it to the bed’s legs. Tommy’s thrusting continued going faster and faster while he used his mouth to play with Tuley’s nipples; biting them and licking them. Switching from hugging her to groping her breasts and squishing them like water balloons. —You like this, bitch? —Tommy kept insulting her as he fucked her—. You like having a kid’s huge cock inside you, don’t you? And once again Tuley didn’t respond. But that didn’t stop Tommy from dirt talking some more. —New part of the deal by the way, now only I can fuck you, this pussy is all mine and I’ll fuck you whenever I want. —Tommy’s words were stuttering as he was overtaken by pleasure—. Those words enticed Tuley, but still, she wouldn’t talk, not letting him know the pleasure was being reciprocated. —Say it! I own you! Given the order she finally talked: —You own me. Only you can fuck me and you can fuck me whenever you want. —Tuley was on the verge of breaking—. But hearing that was enough for Tommy, who felt like he finally owned her, pleased by knowing he could now do whatever he wanted with her whenever he wanted and she couldn’t say no –without realising that she would have let him even without this “insurance”, as long as he gave her the order she would comply. After short minutes passed by, Tommy was coming close to another climax, he knew he would need some time to recover again after the fact and still wanted to cum already; yet, he also wanted to try other positions as well. As long as he kept the pace, he could probably do both. What he didn’t account for was Tuley’s instincts. All this time she was complying to him because of how her instincts told her that he was a fit male to mate with, even if she didn’t think so at first; and now with vaginal penetration happening, this was prime time for this core desire of her being to occur. Her pussy told her body all she needed to know as Tommy’s cock kept going inside and out, stretching her insides as a visible bulge formed on her abdomen, it could tell by its palpitations that he was ready to cum. She wanted him to cum. Tommy too decided it was time when he straighten up again and spread Tuley’s legs, pressing his hands against her tights so she wouldn’t close them against him again and started his last thrusting, as fast as he could, and if you listened closely, Tuley’s moans could be heard, too tame for the untrained ear but still there. Finally, he let it go, cumming inside her pussy. Tuley’s body reacted the moment he began to ejaculate, arching upwards and fighting Tommy’s hands when she tried to close her legs due to her own climax. Her first real moan finally came out in silence as she tried to gasp for air, while Tommy moaned without issue while pushing his cock as deep as he could. He tried to keep thrusting but it was finally too much for him and had to simply let go all of it, grabbing onto Tuley as hard as he could while cum kept flowing out. And when it was finally over all they could do was catch some air.   ***   One may think this was the end, but now neither wanted to finish; Tommy wanted to go again, not getting enough of Tuley’s hot insides. And Tuley wanted to stay, since there was no order of going anywhere yet given. Instead, it was a mental recovery from both as Tommy wanted to be ready for another round, and Tuley went over how she finally mated with a strong male. —We are not done yet. —Tommy said in between inhaling and exhaling—. These words ignited Tuley again, better than any recovery potion or Pokémon move could –and speaking of moves, as she finally came to realise, she had them; but instead of using them to save herself, she instead used Life Dew, which recovered her health and Tommy’s –so, without him realising it was her doing, he also felt recovered to go at it again. If they wanted now, they could go forever or until the effect on Tommy’s parents wore off. So as soon as he felt revitalised, he got up from her. —Now assume your position as my bitch. —Tommy ordered—. Tuley then turned over and laid face down on the bed, raising up her buttocks, posing in all four like an actual bitch and Tommy got behind her, hugging her tail for support as he began to fuck her once more. As a side effect from Life Dew healing Tommy, all side effects of an unhealthy lifestyle expected from a kid also were healed, making him more vigorous and capable than ever, even translating to his cock; making it stiffer, and even slightly bigger. Tuley noticed this change as he penetrated her again, having his massive cock push her insides more than they did the first time, stretching her abdomen as he kept going all the way in with every thrust. Finally, after all the effort to keep her composure, she broke. Her moans were finally part of the orchestra of sounds as she let her body act on its own –moving in rhythm with Tommy’s dick and meeting halfway as her tail moved in swings. —That’s right, bitch. Take it good. Tommy didn’t even question his newfound vitality and simply felt like a man taking what’s his, humping on her ass like a dog would; even switching how he held her just to find a position that would allow him to go deeper. —That’s right, worship my cock. Excitement was taking the best of them, Tuley even began to feel numb on her legs, trying to stand up by climbing the bed’s headboard, still moaning in pleasure as her legs trembled; but Tommy’s hold was strong enough he would just keep fucking her even in that position, having to rest her head against the wall as he kept going. —You are going nowhere bitch. —Tommy mocked her thinking she wanted out—. Keep that face planted against the wall then. When her body couldn’t keep that position either, her weight fell towards Tommy, reaching a reverse cowgirl position, spreading her legs and looking down to observe his cock ravaging her. —Stay fucking still! Ultimately, even after allowing herself to show the pleasure she felt on pleasing Tommy and being fucked by him, her personality was such that something negative had to come from all of it, how could he keep complaining while still fucking her regardless; the brat. And yet she kept obeying him, staying on this last position until he decided to change it. —That’s it, like an obedient slut. After a while they went back to doggystyle, back to having her against the headboard and returned to the reverse cowgirl multiple times; insulting her every time they did, at some point Tommy told her to turn around and face him, having Tuley do all the work for a while as he remained still under her as she rode his cock, just to keep mocking her and call her names. Tommy was having fun commanding her; and even after she had broken, her permanent look of anger made it seemed like this was still some form of forced act of sex, making Tommy drunk with power and his favourite position was being on top of her for sure. What could see this and ask themselves when would be enough, but for Tommy; for him it was never enough, even after more senseless fucking he just kept fucking, cumming, and fucking again, returning to a mating press every time he felt like it was time for another load to be dumped in her. By the time he was satisfied, Tuley was a mess, her body was weakened and her autonomy gone. Her brain was now hardwired to comply with all of his demands.   ***   It took them almost an hour after the last orgasm to finally return to the table; sit and pretend nothing had happened between them as Tommy pretended to be sorry to his mother and Tuley pretended to follow a conversation with Tommy’s father. They had dinner, drinks, dessert and the parents didn’t ask many questions as to what had happened. Tuley said that she had used her abilities to calm the situation and woke them up afterwards; a possibility given her nature, and they decided to believe her –even apologising and thanking her for her kind act. But by the time she was about to leave… —Come back soon! —Tommy told her as she left—. A direct order to her to follow and to make sure she remembers her place under him. And like with any order, she would ultimately comply –going to a point of making up HR orders of how she still needed to train her people skills just to convince Tommy’s father to let her back or in more dangerous scenarios, perform a home invasion just to slake Tommy’s thirst; with each encounter being more lustful than the last. Every time he said he wanted her to submit, she would; and regardless of time and place she would use her powers to make sure no one but them could know what really went down, be it in his room, the dinner table or the backyard. At one point she had even forgotten about the image he took; at one point he had forgotten he had it –it had simply merged into a mutual deal of master and willingly unwilling pet. A deal no one ever knew about but them, or so goes the tale, as it is still being written.   ***   That is the power of power, this is how businesses are run. One trades off something of theirs in exchange for something else and ultimately one receives more than the other, all there is to it is to make sure you are that someone, and that the person who you are trading with never realises the leash you have on them. This is what has the world on its knees since the dawn of time, this is what builds and cripples civilizations. 2