By the end of elementary school, Gerald had perfected the art of remaining unnoticed. Unremarkable in every way, he seemed able to blend into the very walls. Through sheer force of will, Gerald found that he could divert attention from himself to such an extent that his teachers ceased to notice his existence at all. Concentrating on remaining unnoticed year after year, Gerald realized that he was developing an unusual skill. With focused energy, he could literally alter his physical appearance.