Genie surveyed the cafe when she saw a pudgy, overweight twenty-something man seated alone at another table, reading comic books. She walked over and sat down at the table opposite him.
"Hi," she said.
"Hi." He was surprised someone would just randomly sit down beside him.
"What's your name?" she asked.
"Nate," he replied.
"Do you like superheroes, Nate?" she asked.
"Yeah, obviously," he replied, gesturing to the comics on the table.
"If you could be any superhero, which would you choose?"
"Superman. I think he's awesome."
"If you could be a superhero like Superman, would you?"
"Yeah, that would be amazing."
"Then wish it. You never know, it may come true."
Nate wasn't sure what this girl's game was but he smiled and played along.
"Alright, I wish I was a superhero like Superman, with the blue tights and bulging muscles and all his superpowers."
"Granted," said the Genie, smiling.
Nate suddenly didn't feel well. He dropped his comic book on the table. He clutched his stomach and dashed for the nearby bathroom.
He closed the door behind him and locked it. He felt like he was burning up. His entire body tingled. He looked over himself in the mirror and saw his body fat was melting away, leaving a skinny young man he barely recognized. Then he felt his muscles begin to to burn as they swelled and grew. After a couple of minutes, he was as ripped as he beloved superhero. He couldn't believe it. He pulled off his t-shirt and started flexing in the mirror. It was amazing. There was a knock at the door.
"How's it going in there?" said the Genie.
"Umm, great," replied a stunned Nate.
Unbeknownst to him, A large shopping bag materialized behind Nate.
"Try on the costume," she said.
Confused, Nate turned around and quickly spotted the bag. He pulled out the blue unitard, the red shorts and yellow belt and a pair of red leather boots. Grinning with excitement, Nate quickly got undressed and pulled on the Superman costume. It fit perfectly. He pulled out the long, red cape from the bottom of the bag with a shiny red S on the back and attached it to the costume.
"How's it look? Let me see?" asked the Genie. Nate took a deep breath and stepped out of the restroom. She looked quite impressed.
Now, to introduce the first real superhero to the world. She needed something for her new friend to fight...She looked around for ideas...