"I keep looking at these legs, these artificial extensions to my life and "usefulness", as an odd, neutral feeling sweeps over me. Thanks to them I am still alive, thanks to them I still have a chance, but I cannot help but feel bitter towards them due to their very definition and purpose. They were not installed out of kindness, but out of necessity, not out of generosity, but out of a desire towards profit and the extension of an investment.

And I am puzzled, still unsure whether or not I should thank the doctors and surgeons who installed them."

http://ritusthemarlfox.deviantart.com/art/S-223-Chapter-Seventeen-333295554

A piece of fanart for :iconritusthemarlfox:'s story S-223. Please, read it if you haven't already, he would really, really appreciate the feedback. You can find the first chapter here: http://ritusthemarlfox.deviantart.com/art/S-223-Chapter-One-280400973

This is all done in graphite pencils of varying hardnesses. I have dabbled in graphite before, and this is my third time using my new pencils. I do plan on doing more graphite art, and would very much appreciate pointers and feedback on it.