A figure walks down the street, his joints clink, tick, and crank as he walks along. A doctor who gave himself completely to technology to save his own ailing body.



He sees a little girl walk by, she coughs and scratches at something hidden under a leather covering on her hand.



He steps towards her and bends down, a internal mechanism releasing a little steam as his plated face looks into her eyes. The Steam passes through a leather strip that gives the clock-work Doctor a Voice.



"Excuse me my dear, I couldn't help but notice you in pain."



The Little girl backs up towards the wall, frightened by the artificial appearance of the former man before her.



"Don't be frightened dear girl, I am a Doctor. I only wish to help."



Hesitant she shows him her hand.



"Ah, a simple fix. Rub a paste of Aloe into the skin to moisturize and for your cough I recommend a Mint tea."



Out of his coat he presents a small vial with a Aloe stem and a second with a mint tea bag as well as a card.



"If trouble persists, then I'd be glad to assist you, child."



He then straightened his back, steam releasing once more as ticking increased to lock his back into place.



"Take care."



The figure continued on his way, glad to help another soul.





(A lot of people are calling this guy a creeper. Thought I'd present a kinder story.)