The nerdy kid, who's name was John, looked up still in hesitation. He finally said, "I, I was on my way home from the library when all those kids jumped me. Uh, can you take me home I need to feed my cat." The genie nodded and they appeared in his living room instantaneously. John blinked in confusion then went to the kitchen to put some food in the cat's bowl. The genie followed him, she knew there wouldnt be anyone around for hours because the boy's father would be at the bar for most of the night and his mother was long dead. She admired his self-sufficience and sense of responsibility. John looked up and asked, "So, who... or what are you? And why do you care about me?" She smiled and said, "I am a genie, my name is not important. I care about all kind, decent people." John replied, "A genie? What about the lamp and 3 wishes thing?" She laughed and said, "First, the three wishes thing is a myth, a genie is bound to a master for life, and second, I did have a lamp, but my previous master freed me for the rest of eternity." John nodded, still not understanding, he inquired, "So, if you are a genie and can do whatever you want, why not take over the world, or at least go lounge at some beach for the rest of time?" She replied, "Well, taking over the world is not really an interest of mine, and on top of that, my powers are only limitless when put towards making someone happy, dont get me wrong, I can do quite a bit for myself but taking over the world isnt within my scope, as far as lounging for all eternity, that sounds a bit boring to me." John nodded realizing the stupidity of his question and said, "So then, you said I could make any wishes at all for the next 24 hours?" She nodded, "Basically any wishes, as long as you follow my rules." He sat down, thinking about the enormity of her offer. After 10 minutes he managed to come up with something, not much, but something, "Genie, I wish that when I apply to MIT next fall, that I get accepted with a full ride scholarship." She nodded and said, "It will be done, now come on, get creative, you need some excitement in your life, so make a good wish or I'll come up with something for you...."