You are slightly confused by this sudden event. You just bought an old lamp few minutes ago, and now a smiling genie stood right in front of you! She looked cute though, but a bit chubby. She had black hair, tied in ponytail and her Middle Eastern face was beaming with happiness and joy.
-Whoa whoa, slow down a bit, partner. Are you really a genie?
She giggled loud and joyfully.
-Well, duh! I just came out from this lamp in smoke and all and you asking me am I real?
-Er, right. That was silly. But how can I know that you won't give me a hard time, turning my wish against me?
You read a lot of stories about mischievous genies, that granted wish with really awful consequences for their masters.
Kari pouted and she looked a bit offended.
-I can tell you, Master, that if I were a mean genie you would already know it. And believe me, it would be really ugly for you. I'm playful and like to have fun but I never did anything that could hurt my Masters.
You understood that what you said was quite rude, so you hurried to apologize.
-Sorry Kari. I didn't want to hurt your feelings. No offense.
-None taken!
The smile returned on her face and you realized, that she was now even more adorable than you first saw her.
-I enjoy our little conversation, Master, but it would be nice if you made your wish. As I mentioned, I'm just crazy about inflation stuff and I do it really great. You'll love it. Oh, by the way, you have three wishes to grant, but you have a chance to have a little more.
With these words she winked playfully.
You had to think a bit. You also was in inflation stuff and since the childhood balloons were your most favorite toys. And from time to time you dreamed how cool it would be to float in air as a balloon. So you had a little problem deciding what to wish.
-Well, Kari, get ready. I wish to become a living balloon, big and round.
The smile on Kari's face stretched so wide that you became slightly worried for her.
-Granted! Ooh, Master, we're going to have so much fun! I LOVE balloons!
As she said it you felt a sudden tingling in your middle section and your clothes became a bit tight.
-Whoa! I can feel it!
-Yes, Master! I told you that you'll love it!
She bounced in anticipation, while your transformation continued. Your body became rounder and rounder and your legs and arms slowly vanished. Soon you found that you can't turn your head anymore and something popped from your belly button.
-Hi hi. Here's your nozzle! Better to tie up a string to it, so you won't fly away from me, Master.
-You are funny, Kari, you know that?
She giggled and blushed a little. At the same time your transformation was nearly over. You was perfectly round and spherical and your size was fairly big. Much bigger than ordinary balloon. You floated in the air and looked at the happy genie's face.
-My my, Master, I've seen a lot of balloons, but you're the best. Are you happy being a balloon?
-This is awesome! I feel so light yet so big! I love it!
-Told you, silly! Hi-hi-hi!
Your voice was squeaky and it also brought a smile on your faces.
-So, Master, before you make your second wish, would you like to have some fun?