"I'll tell what you what... I'll be back at around..." Eli inhaled deeply and exhaled out of left side of his mouth. "I'll be here at around three fifteen. I got some work stuff that needs doing." Eli grabbed a ten dollar bill from his pocket and grabbed and placed it on the counter. Still maintaining the illusion of the butterfly in the other hand. "Save that smoothie for me. I'll need it later on." Eli said as the butterfly flew away and slowly dissipated in the air.

He turned and walked away, just as he hit the door he raised two fingers the air and absorbed the electricity in the air that was used for the butterfly. It was one of his many abilities, the ability to absorb any and all electricity around him. Cars, cell phones, batteries, lamp posts. Anything and every thing that held electricity could feed his powers.

Living in major metropolitan place like New York could make him love it more. As it not only made him powerful but it would allow him to make a fortune.  But if would allow him to do some good as well. Giving away power to the poor and helping the rich save money. Sometimes even trading favors.