The Arabian Desert

A Djinn is an ancient being capable of almost anything. Long ago they were all imprisoned in ordinary objects, the most common being an oil lamp. Legends say that whomever releases one from his prison is granted any three wishes. I had to pull a lot of strings to get my hands on a lamp, but I finally managed.

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DJINN: Greetings master. What is your first wish?

SKYE: Tell me, what do you do in that lamp when you’re not granting wishes?

DJINN: That…is an unconventional wish. Are you sure you don’t want great wealth? Maybe indescribable power?

SKYE: No, I’d just like you to answer the question.

DJINN: How about I destroy all of your enemies? That’s always a good one.

SKYE: No thanks. Can you please answer the question now?

DJINN: [Sighs] Fine. I like to watch cartoon shows on Netflix. My favorite is My Little Pony. Are you finished humiliating me or are you going to ask more questions?

SKYE: Do you have any furniture in there?

DJINN: Is that it? Wouldn’t you like something bigger? You can have anything you want, you know. I could give you the strength of a hundred men, or power over the elements!

SKYE: Sorry pal, I want my answer.

DJINN: Must you be so infuriating? Very well. I have several giant bean bags printed with adorable trademarked characters such as the Care Bears and Iron Man. And your third wish?

SKYE: Explain to me—

DJINN: No! Please ask me to cause your true love to love you back! Or for a Wifi connection that never fails! I can literally give you anything you want! Anything but more questions!

SKYE: Ahem. Explain to me, what are you exactly? You’ve been described as a spirit, a demon, a god, so which is it?

DJINN: That is the stupidest question I’ve ever heard. I’m a djinn. A djinn is a djinn just like a human is a human. That was your last wish, so please excuse me while I resume my show. Have a rotten day!

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