Your Wish is On Hold Until You Pay the Price

Robin the Genie bows his head, then says "As you wish, Master, and so it will be."

You don't feel any different. Shouldn't there be a sudden headache or something, to indicate that you have this new power of mind control?

Robin clears his throat, grabbing your attention. "I'm sorry, Master, but I haven't told you the price for this wish yet. And I'm afraid that you'll have to do much more than just lick a couch. I'm really sorry, but for a wish like this, you'll have to do something very unpleasant. But just imagine how much fun it will be to use your new power after you pay the price."

You gulp, wondering what kind of task you'll have to perform in exchange for the wish you just made. "Okay, tell me. What do I have to do?"

"Well, first of all. Your wish hasn't been granted yet. It won't be, not until you accomplish your task, which is ..."