Ty led Lisa to the dining room, and they sat. "Do you like fried chicken?" he asked, and she nodded. He waved his arm theatrically, and a large bowl full of fried chicken, and smaller bowls of mashed potatoes, gravy, rolls, butter, green beans, corn, and cold slaw appeared, along with a plate and silverware in front of each of them.
"Nice!" said Lisa, "and very economical. But what was with the arm gesture?"
"As I gain more experience with my power," he replied, "I don't need to concentrate as hard to use it, but I just thought it would be a bit showy to use a gesture, and make things appearing or transforming things a little less of a surprise to anyone watching."
"Oh, that makes sense," Lisa said, as she put some chicken and side items on her plate. "Have you used that with your family?"
"No, I just thought of it now. But I have used my powers for small favors for all of them, at their requests. June is no longer afraid of me, and I think Mark and Dustin are getting over their fear."
They both started eating. "This is really good!" Lisa said.
"I know. Tastes like chicken!" he joked. "But if I'm going to conjure up food, I'm not going to waste time on anything other than the best."
As they continued to eat, Ty said, "I've been thinking about dealing with our families. I still should wait a while before springing it on your parents, but it occurs to me that we don't always necessarily have to be 100% normal in view of my family, since they're fully aware. June saw your enhanced form when I transformed you back after your phone app experience. I think as long as we're clothed, it might be OK to keep some extra body parts in my house. Maybe just your four arms and breasts for a start, or me having mostly your body."
Lisa pondered that. "I haven't really thought of any good approach to revealing your powers to my family, either, but I'll keep thinking about it. Maybe you could start with things like performing magic tricks, and then later revealing that they are real.
"On your other point, I'd be too embarassed to show my visibly altered form to your family, and I'm not sure they'd react well to a female Ty."
"I suppose you're right," Ty said. "Though when I sent you home after June saw you, she said she wanted to try those transformations someday. I think June would have to tell Mark of her plans before hand, so that he doesn't freak out."
Just then, Mark arrived back from the gym. "Have you eaten lunch?" Lisa asked him.
"Yes, you should join us," Ty added. "We've got plenty left." He conjured up a third place setting, though without any gesture to call attention to it.
"Thank you! Don't mind if I do," Mark said ax he sat down and started serving himself. After eating a bit, he said, "This is great! Is this from that new restaurant on Willow Street?"
"No, just a little something I whipped up," Ty said with a smile. He saw sudden realization dawn on Mark's face.
After they finished eating, Mark thanked Ty for the excellent meal, said that he would clean up. "Thank you, but there's no need," Ty said. He did the arm wave, and everything disappeared, leaving the table spotless.
"Um, thanks," Mark said, with a slightly dejected look, "though I thought I would put the leftovers in the fridge for June."
"Oh, sorry," Ty said, "but I'd rather get it for her when she wants it, fresh and hot."
"That's fine," replied Mark, smiling. "I hadn't though of that. This is still pretty new to me."
"No problem, Dad! " Ty said.
"If you'll please excuse us," Lisa said, "we're going to go do some of our school homework."
"Sure, you kids go do that. I'm impressed with your diligence." Mark went to his recliner and turned on the TV, while Lisa and Ty returned to his bedroom.