'Getting clean' is easier said than done. Gilbert scrubbed the graphite and dust from the synthetic of his face, sighing in faint irritation. Then came hair, mouth, chest, forearms-- no wonder most humans simply submerged themselves completely in a bathtub. Unfortunately, porcelain and metal could not afford such a luxury. Rust was always a stubborn threat. The doll took the soft red robe off the hook on the back of the door and shuffled his way over to the bedroom, careful to weave around the stacks of books and boxes in the hallway. "Papa."










