You didn’t have anything against them but it seemed like western companies were staying away. As much as DC had whored Lois out over the years it se...emed like this was the line they wouldn’t cross.So the idea had again gone on the back burner, but you had never stopped saving money and over time you saw the rise of a grey market in modding the Perfect Partners. These ranged from personality matrix updates to make them act like some character from a show up to full resculpts that made them look. I've heard that they are working on sealed batteries that will never need maintenance, but they aren't on the market yet. Get me the torch from the glove compartment, and I'll show you what you need to do."I passed him the torch, and he popped off a couple of the rubber caps and showed us the level of the electrolyte above the lead plates. He told us that he'd done this not long ago, and that the levels were fine."You don't want to overfill them; it's quite a strong acid, and you don't want it. Derek liked to refer to himself as Tammy whenever he was enfemme. Tammy bent at her waist and picked up a matching handbag andstrode confidently out of her room. A few finishing touches and thenshe would be ready to welcome Rachel.The doorbell rang after some time and Tammy opened the door. Therewere butterflies inside her stomach and Tammy lowered her gaze,blushing."Who are you, beautiful lady? And what have you done to my poorDerek?" Rachel said tenderly.Rachel's words eased the knot inside. "You're gorgeous, Elyse. Always were, always will be." You're such a charmer." I took another sip of my coffee and gestured to the bag. "Thanks for breakfast." Least I could do." He came in and sat on the edge of the mattress beside me, reaching over and stroking my leg. "How are you feeling?" Hung-over, but not bad. I'm used to it." Used to feeling hung-over?" It's been a rough couple of years." I'm sorry." He looked like he truly was. "Want to talk about it?" Gawd no," I scoffed and drank.