Powerless

      “Lily!” The brunette princess said sternly to her maid. “My legs are paralyzed! Not my arms, so stop feeding me!” She pushed away a full spoon of soup coming straight for her mouth.
      “But, my lady, it’s my job to serve you…” The black haired maid said monotonously.
      “I know! But you don't have to spoon feed me! See? I can do it myself!” She picked up the spoon of soup and started feeding herself furiously.
      “My lady! Please! Slowdown! If you hurt yourself it’ll be me who--”
The bowl of hot soup flipped onto the princess’ lap.
In an instant, Lily grabbed the bowl and threw it back on the table to exchange it for napkins.
      “My Lady, you mustn't act so irrational…” She interrupted the padding to look at the princess’ annoyed face. “Doesn't this hurt?”
      “Haven't you forgotten, Lily?” The princess huffed. I can’t feel my legs. I can't feel any pain on my legs!” She gave great gestures to her legs. “Besides, Lily, call me by my name!” She ignored the more important subject.
      “My lady?” Lily looked at her confused.
      “No! Not ‘My lady’! You’re my friend, so you can call me by my name.” She crossed her arms and looked at Lily expectantly.
      “Alleyne?”
      “Thank you, Lily.” She motioned towards her lap.” Now, help me get out of this dirty dress!” She pointed in the direction of her room.
      “Yes, Alleyne!” Lily walked behind the princess, and grabbed the two handles on her chair. She pulled the chair from under the table to reveal two large wheels that enabled the chair to move. Lily proceeded to wheel Alleyne to her room.