The Porter sure knows how to pick 'em.

[ She winces at the thought of those shadowy tentacles; if it were here, she would probably never use them and for good reason. She does offer Tara an apologetic look, however before then it turns slightly sheepish during her explanation. ]

Bad experiences with... tentacles.

[ Her question is met with quiet consideration, her brows tugging a little too close to one another. ]

It should be correct. How you get your powers to work is usually something you have to figure out on your own.