I arrived at the house of the inventor, he was a skilled man, everything he made was a work of art. Not just what he made, every thing he participated in was a work of art. The man loved beauty. Even his death was a work of art, I gave a small shrug and figured he would at least be a little happy about that.

"Any clues yet officer Doile?" I asked trying not to stare at the half completed bot.

"So far just this letter to a friend, he was writing it when he was killed." Doile responded, I walked over to the desk to read over the inventor's shoulder.

"Aristano, I tell you this is going to be the total sum of all of my life's work. I have almost completely finished the face, all that is left are it's eyes, and to etch in a mouth. The main body is almost done, it's breast plate, I finished earlier this morning, and most of the wood has been set on. The legs still have a few iron plates to place, but never the less I got some of the first wood on it yesterday. I am still having problems with the arms, so they are only covered with plates of brass and leather straps. And of course I still have yet to finish it's voice box, and other things. I'm not close to being done, but I have given it's name some thoughts. I think I will call it Incomp...."

The letter had ended there with a long line and blood stains, I looked at the bot again. His legacy piece, every artist wants one, to bad he didn't get to finish his.

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So here is my entry to that steam punk skin contest, I have a few ideas and little changes I might make, but for right now, I'm happy with it. Any way As normal any comments, thoughts, or suggestions, are appreciated. Also if you judges have any suggestion on how I can improve my skin making abilities, I'm all ears.