The Truth
“Well,” you say hesitantly, then plunge on. “I found a magic lamp, and a genie popped out. I accidently used up all three wishes at once and well now the whole world has changed. I’m a centaur, a star racer, and married to you.” You decide, for the moment, to hold back that you were male. There are limits.
“I... see,” he says. “I am not sure what to say to that.”
“I don’t blame you,” you say with a laugh that comes out more as a giggle.
“Genie lamps are quite rare. Good thing, too, or we would have more cases like this.”
“You… believe me?” You’re astonished, but he doesn’t seem to be acting like you’re nuts.
“Genies are well known as tricksters. That sounds like something right up their alley”
It looks like the genie’s making centaurs a known race brought other mythical races into the public eye as well. That sure makes things easier!
“So what were you before you found the lamp?” he asks you.
“Human. Er… and male.”
“Ah,” he says, shocked into silence for a moment. “So what are you planning to do? ” he finally asks.
“Well, maybe try to find a way to reverse the wishes” you say.
He nods. “Can’t do that without knowing what you wished for. The exact wording can be important. Do you remember it?” he asks.
When you tell him your wish’s exact wording, and as an afterthought add in that this one declared himself a “transformation genie” he shakes his head. “I’m not too surprised you got what you did. That wish was just asking for it.” Then he grins. “On the other hand, you did ask to be *happily* married. And I know *I’m* happy with *you.*” Aw… that’s so sweet, you think before he continues, “And if the wishes are reversed does that mean I stop existing?”
You hadn’t thought of that. “I don’t know…” You find the thought disturbing. You only just met the guy, but he seems nice enough. And you are supposed to be happy in this marriage. Maybe you should give it a try?
Written by Catprog and Xodiac on 29 November 2013