" She said quietly.He brought his hand down again, this time a little harder."Two. Thank you, Master."He delivered thirty strokes in total, twenty for...failing to address him and ten for moving.She counted each one, thanking him each time. She was well aware from past experience that if she didn't thank him or lost count he would start over.The fact that she was being punished in such an open place, along with the cool air and the fact that he hit harder each time caused it not only to sting. "Yes Primary," 0999 answered. "Can 0101 be re-grown the way she is now or will parts have to be removed before re-gen is possible?" Derrick asked. "I have projected, that well over 75% of her exterior will have to be removed, before any possible re-gen is possible," 0999 stated. "I was afraid of that, time to remove said sections and start re-gen?" Derrick asked. "I postulate three days, five hours, fifteen minutes and thirty seconds once the procedure is started, then re-gen will be possible.". " I was only one of the guys until last year. I swore that money wasn't going to change me. However, with money came some responsibility. I could have just put the money in the bank and spent it. I doubt it would have run out in my lifetime, but I wanted to establish something my children could be proud to take over," I said."I see that, but you've really surprised me," Steve said.Michael spoke up. "Steve, you should see this barracuda in action. He took what seemed to be a sure-fire safe. We sped through that last coat thanks to your great assistance.’ ‘I know and thank you. It looks great. We must have lunch. I’ll get mother to take a look.’ Lady Fisher came in and praised the excellence of the work. ‘I think I’ll get you two to paint most of the house.’ ‘Er how many rooms are there?’ ‘Thirty-three I think Eddie.’ He looked at Lydia who nodded. ‘Very well. Will you pay Lydia? It’s damn hard work for it although easier now we have the scaffold and I have changed her from brush.