"I simply gave you what you wanted," I said, looking down at the three women struggling on the floor. "You insisted on lying down dramatically. Now you can stay that way."
The first woman's face went pale as she tried again to push herself up. Her arms worked fine, but her legs remained completely useless. "This is impossible! You barely touched us!"
"Traditional Chinese medicine has many interesting applications," I replied calmly. "Pressure points can affect nerve function in fascinating ways."
The reporters pressed closer, cameras clicking rapidly. This was unexpected drama they hadn't anticipated.
"He's paralyzed us!" the second woman screamed. "This is assault! This is attempted murder!"
"Relax," I said. "It's temporary. The effect will wear off naturally."
"When?" the third woman demanded, panic creeping into her voice.
"That depends on several factors. Your health, your stress levels, how truthful you're willing to be."
