I. Painstakingly she started adjusting even more equipment, still getting no response. Finally she started to work on the main section of the computer...finding that several circuits were burned out. She'd already replaced quite a few sections when the A.I. power started to flicker the start to strengthen. With a smile Trianas kept working 'til she started to get positive readings. "Are you cognizant?" She asked of her A.I. There was a low buzz then an extremely slow voice stated. "Systems. Certainly not with that unpleasant, bossy bitch, Stephanie Jones. Perhaps though if she really submits herself and I get to thrash her a couple of times... No, she'd sue me for assault or sexual harassment or something. Be nice to have her over my knee though and spank her bony arse. Bet there's not much padding on it. She always looks like she needs a good meal. Bet her cunt is tight. Wonder if she's a virgin? A virgin at 32? I doubt it, but she's not had anyone for the whole time I've. The mask was finally on. Everything was on its place. I slipped my feetinto the black pumps, put the earrings on my ears and the cat-eyeglasses in the pocket of my blazer. Then I locked and returned themask-pack back into the water container.I walked out the booth and a different yet beautiful reflectionwelcomed me.Samantha Hoist was a looker. The blouse and the jeans really gave theimpression that she was an activist and professional career woman at onemold.It was odd looking at my new. "This ... less than final solution was always available to Senor Harmon," I pointed out. "He need not be armed. Just like many powerful men, he has his ever-vigilant enforcers with him at all times -- they are merely invisible."Hernando blundered to his feet. Jasper rasped sharply, "Hernando! Assume the position of attention!" Hernando growled, glaring. "Very well..." Jasper communed with the AI yet again, and Hernando was again stung -- this time more harshly."Do you really wish to die, then?".