Dimitri had to change his last name to something more American and plain, he settled on Smith. The robotics lab had grown into a massive supplier of androids for Mike White’s organization over the past 10 years.

Androids ranging from manufacturing to elite security. His android designs were so sought after it made him a wealthy man as Mike White paid a premium to keep him in his employ. Mike White had also become friendly with Dimitri and Maria. To Maria he was known as “Uncle Mike.”

Dimitri and Maria lived in a massive mansion in downtown Omega City. Maria would spend her days home schooled and received private ballet lessons during the day. After dinner when Dimitri returned home he would train her to control her telekinesis powers.

To keep Maria safe and give some semblance of a family Dimitri created a personal android for the home. His androids were easily passable as human and this one was no different. He built her and gave her the face of his wife Raya. She was created as an idealized version of a 1950s house wife. She wore a flower printed dress with a bow in the back and a pearl necklace. She looked exactly like a model from a 1950s refrigerator advertisement. Her programming was designed to be “pleasant and motherly”. Her duties included all cooking and cleaning for the mansion as well as educating Maria and playing with her and keeping her company. Dimitri called this android “Maternal Articulated Macrocell Android or MAMA for short.

Today was the morning of Maria’s 10th birthday. It was a typical morning as Mama served breakfast with a smile on her face.

“Pancakes, your favorite for the birthday girl! And plain eggs with coffee for you Dimitri.” Mama says smiling with an old fashioned cheerfulness. “Thank you Mama.” they reply. 

“You’re both very welcome. Dimitri your car will be here in 9 minutes and 13 seconds. Maria, after breakfast please proceed to the classroom for schooling. 

“Mama will you make me a birthday cake today? Maria asks. “Of course I will silly willy! It’s your birthday!” Mama replies cutely touching Maria’s nose. 

Dimitri gets up from the table and kisses Maria on the head. “Mama there will be one more for dinner tonight.” he says. 

“Who’s coming over Papa?” Maria asks. “It’s a surprise little one.” he replies as he takes his suit jacket and leaves. 

“Have a wonderful day at work Dimitri!” Mama says smiling. 

Later that evening Dimitri returns home with Mike White. “Uncle Mike!” Maria screams running into him with a hug. “Little Maria, you’re getting so big. I heard you’re 8 today.” Mike says smiling. 

“I’m 10.” Maria says. “Wow 10? Maybe you’re too old for the gift I got you.” 
“You got me a gift?” She asks as Mike hands her a wrapped box he hid behind his back. “Happy birthday Maria.” He says. 

“Welcome to our home Mr. White. We love having friends over. We wish you could visit more often. Would you like me to get you an alcoholic beverage before dinner?” Mama asks. 

“Thank you Mama I’ll take a whiskey neat. I was in Delta City buying real estate and just got back. I feel like that city is on the cusp of a major rise.” Mike says as he explains his plans to expand into the norotoriously bad Delta City. 

After dinner they celebrate Maria’s birthday with cake. Maria opens Mike’s present and pulls out a Delta City Superwoman doll. 

“Wow thanks Uncle Mike she’s so beautiful! Who is Superwoman?” Maria asks. 

“You’re welcome Maria. I found her at a local toy shop on my trip to Delta City. Superwoman was a powerful heroine who fought for people who couldn’t fight for themselves. She could fly, lift cars and bullets would just bounce off her…she made her city safe and children loved her.” Mike explains. “Wow…she sounds aweseome.” Maria says. 

“Yes, we heard of this American Superwoman in Soviet Russia. She met gruesome end at hands of very bad men. Now Delta City is terrible place full of criminals and danger. So terrible even Justice League stays out of that place.” Dimitri explains. 

“Well, if you ask me I think the Justice League’s days are numbered. I have it on strong authority that they accept bribes from criminals to keep that ridiculous satellite base in orbit operational. Besides, there’s only one single crime boss in Delta City. Guy calls himself “The Conquistador”. A few chess moves and the cops take him down. Simple.” Mike says. 

“Mike, why you know so much of criminal underworld? This is not a concern for legitimate capitalist such as you?” Dimitri asks. 

“On the contrary Dimitri! As you know I’ve been expanding the HERROS-MASHER division of my international conglomerate. Local crime bosses always play a role in construction unions and many have the police on their payroll. Delta City Police are no exception. My new Shadows construction force will be vital to any new buildings I erect. It’s good business to know who to pay off… or eliminate.” Mike says. 

Mama’s programming deduces this conversation will lead to unsavory subjects for a 10 year old and her moral protection protocols engage… 
“Okay Birthday girl! I think it’s time to get ready for beddy by!” Mama says gleefully. “Okay Mama, can you teach me more about Superwoman tomorrow?” Maria asks. “Of course silly willy, but only after our regular lessons.” Mama explains.

“Good night Papa!” Maria says hugging her dad as he kisses her head. “Sweet dreams my love.” he replies. “Good night Uncle Mike!” she says hugging him. “Good night little Superwoman.” he says as he watches her walk upstairs making her new doll fly in her hand “wooosh!” 

“If you boys won’t be needing anything else I’ll head to my bedroom to recharge. Please leave the dishes I’ll be more than happy to clean them before the sun comes up!” Mama says with her constant pleasant smile.
“Of course, go recharge, thank you Mama.” Dimitri says.

“Have a wonderful evening gentlemen!” she says cheerfully then turns around to head upstairs.

Mama’s bedroom looked exactly like the room of a woman with the exception of her “bed” which was a high tech diagnostics slab which recharged her and could fix anything damaged on her and bring her back to 100% operational status if necessary.
“So, Mike, you have come to celebrate with my family and you’re always welcome here, but I sense you have something else on your mind.” Dimitri says.

Mike smiles. “Dimitri, you’re one of the smartest people I know. I’ve developed a new metal, an unbreakable metal, which I want you to incorporate into an elite line of military grade android for me.”
“Very interesting. Will you be selling this to military?” Dimitri asks.

“No, this will be for personal use. They will be used to support my Shadow agents in the field. This is our chance to make a positive change in the world Dimitri. To ensure tyrants and dictators never control our lives or ever hurt our loved ones.” Mike says.

“Yes, I will help you execute goal of global peace.” Dimitri says.
“Excellent Dimitri! I will have the head of my Shadow Forces meet you with specifications tomorrow at your office. Her name is Renee Stellato from Boston.”