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SCP-XXXX prior to containment
Special Containment Procedures: SCP-XXXX is to be kept in a containment cell furnished with a bed, a lamp, and a desk at Site-66. SCP-XXXX is allowed requested items within reason. Allowed items include a human bed, a copy of Infinite Jest by David Foster Wallace, and several dog toys.
SCP-XXXX is allowed one hour of outside time accompanied by two lightly armed guards once every two days. These guards are permitted to use non-lethal force in the event of an escape attempt.
Description: SCP-XXXX is a domestic dog (Canis lupus familiaris) of the Golden Retriever breed which is capable of vocal communications in several languages. SCP-XXXX appears to vocally communicate in the same manner as humans. SCP-XXXX displays similar behaviors to those of a typical Golden Retriever.
SCP-XXXX claims to know everything, both in the past and in the present. When asked a question, SCP-XXXX will respond with the answer it believes to be correct, almost never deliberately lying. SCP-XXXX will almost invariably respond to any question it is asked. Although a large amount of SCP-XXXX's knowledge is in regards to academics, it has shown experience in survival skills.
SCP-XXXX shows a strong desire to return to its previous owner, Samuel Lane. SCP-XXXX has attempted to escape from Foundation custody in order to return to Lane. Upon recovery, the Foundation made the decision to interview SCP-XXXX in order to test its knowledge and origins.
Recovery: SCP-XXXX was discovered in the house of Samuel Lane in Seattle, Washington, after neighbors reported repeated shouting to the local police on July 8, 2004. Upon entry, police found Samuel Lane missing and his dog still there. The dog introduced itself as Winston Lane, at which point they fell back and reported the dog inside to be speaking. The Foundation became aware of this and stepped in, administering Class-A amnestics to the police officers involved with the anomaly and the neighbors. Samuel Lane was later located in a rural town in Nevada. He claims to have done this to distance himself from the anomaly's origins farther north, in hopes to completely avoid any supernatural effects as well as SCP-XXXX itself.
Addendum XXXX-1: First Interview
Purpose: A preliminary interview in order to familiarize SCP-XXXX with an interview setting.
Personnel: Interview monitored by Dr. Gonsalves in a separate room. Conducted by D-29141.
Start of interview: July 18, 2004, 2:14 PM
D-29141: So, uh, what do I say?
Dr. Gonsalves: Just ask the questions on the paper we gave you, and write down what the dog in front of you says.
D-29141: The dog? Are you fucking with me?
Dr. Gonsalves: Start asking the questions, and you’ll see.
D-29141: Weird-ass place. Uh, what is your name?
SCP-XXXX: Hi! My name is Winston! Who are you?
D-29141 stumbles back in the direction of the door.
D-29141: The hell?
Dr. Gonsalves: Keep asking the questions. The dog doesn’t want to hurt you.
D-29141: Okay, fine, I guess. Whatever gets me out of here. My name is Evan; thanks for asking. So, uh, what’s two plus two?
SCP-XXXX: That’s easy! It’s four! Next one, next one!
D-29141: What do you know?
SCP-XXXX: I know everything.
D-29141: Are you okay with your containment?
SCP-XXXX: I guess. It’s cozy here, and these people are nice to me. They even let me sleep on the real bed. I get to run around in this room, and they let me go outside. But I really just want to go back to Sam. I love him, and I know he loves me, too. I know he still loves me.
D-29141: I think we’re getting somewhere, huh? How did you become so intelligent?
SCP-XXXX stops wagging its tail. It falls silent and appears upset and sorrowful.
SCP-XXXX: Go away now. I don’t want to talk to you anymore.
Dr. Gonsalves: Thank you, D-29141. That will be all. You can leave the cell.
End of interview: July 18, 2004, 2:17 PM
Addendum XXXX-2: Second Interview
Purpose: An interview to build trust to discover SCP-XXXX's origins during the location process of Samuel Lane.
Personnel: Interview monitored by Dr. Gonsalves in a separate room. Conducted by D-29141.
Start of interview: July 19, 2004, 10:31 AM
D-29141: So, you wanted me back here?
Dr. Gonsalves: [sarcastically] Yes, we figured you didn’t have much to do. Do the same thing you did yesterday.
D-29141: Alright, fine. I guess it could be worse. Hello, how are you today?
SCP-XXXX faces away from D-29141 and says nothing.
D-29141: What, do you not trust me or something?
SCP-XXXX: To be perfectly frank, I don’t. I thought we were just going to have a nice conversation.
D-29141: Look, man, I don’t care that much about whatever it is I did. If you’re gonna get mad, get mad at that doctor who wrote these questions.
SCP-XXXX appears to weigh its options for about ten seconds, then turns to D-29141.
SCP-XXXX: This isn't an issue of trust. While I don't exactly trust you right now, there are… other issues I have. I'm pretty trusting. I mean, look at me. I'm a dog; we trust basically everyone. I lost my only friend pretty recently. It's not something I really think I'm ready to talk about. Give me some time, and maybe I can talk about it.
D-29141: Does that work for you?
Dr. Gonsalves: That’s fine. It’s the only deal we can take right now. Now, get to the questions.
D-29141: Great. Now, how are you today?
SCP-XXXX: Well, I’ve been better. As I’m sure you can tell, I’m trapped in a big metal box. It’s comfy, but I miss being at a house. It wasn’t as luxurious, since I didn’t get the good bed or new dog toys when I asked, but that wasn’t what mattered to me. Home is where the heart is, and my owner was my heart.
D-29141: Was?
Dr. Gonsalves: Script.
SCP-XXXX: It’s fine; our relationship is just a little… complicated.
D-29141: I’ve been there. Um, do you want to escape at all?
SCP-XXXX: That’s most of what I want to do.
D-29141: Hey, uh, I don’t really get this next question.
Dr. Gonsalves: Just try to the best of your ability.
D-29141: Uh, what is your stance on the containment of anomalies by the SCP Foundation?
SCP-XXXX: Oh, I don't think they should do it. I think that if they can destroy it, they should. They have too many dangerous things just sitting in cells. I mean, what are you going to do when a bunch of Keter-class objects break out because you wanted to do research instead of just getting rid of them?
Dr. Gonsalves: SCP-XXXX should not have this much knowledge on the Foundation. D-29141, exit the cell.
End of interview: July 19, 2004, 10:40 AM
SCP-XXXX's knowledge on the inner workings of the Foundation is currently being looked into. Any of its knowledge pertaining to containment of anomalies and personnel information is seen as a threat.
Addendum XXXX-3: Third Interview
Purpose: A general wellness check for SCP-XXXX.
Personnel: Interview monitored by Dr. Gonsalves in a separate room. Conducted by D-29141.
Start of interview, July 21, 2004, 8:18 PM
D-29141: Hey. I’m back.
SCP-XXXX: Oh, hello, Evan! I have missed you so much!
D-29141: I’ve missed you, too, Winston. I’ve got a new batch of questions. Are you ready?
SCP-XXXX: As ready as I’ll ever be.
D-29141: Good. Est-ce que vous parlez français?1
SCP-XXXX: Oui. Et ce n’est pas le seul français. Je parle espagnol, russe, chinois, italien, japonais, hébreu, coréen, arabe et toutes les autres langues auxquelles vous pouvez penser.2
D-29141: Uh, I don’t think I can write that one down.
Dr. Gonsalves: We’ll just transcribe it later.
D-29141: How old are you?
SCP-XXXX: I am currently five years old.
D-29141: How much do you weigh? It says to say in metric.
SCP-XXXX: I weigh 31 kilograms.
D-29141: It looks like this is the last one. Do you have any anomalous properties that the Foundation does not know about?
SCP-XXXX: Well, only one that I can think of. I’m supposed to live as long as a human lives.
D-29141: That was a pretty boring interview. I mean, if I'm gonna keep interviewing you, I might as well just talk to you. Right?
Dr. Gonsalves: That is not what I would advise. It is not in your best interest to get too terribly friendly with anomalies.
D-29141: Come on, man. It's a dog. A dog with a tragic backstory. You can't tell me you're not interested in that.
Dr. Gonsalves: I understand the root of your interest. I am only telling you not to because this is still something that was likely never meant to exist if there really is a god who cares about his creations. Besides, you asked all the questions we made for you. It's best for you to leave.
SCP-XXXX: I think he should stay. He's been nice to me.
Dr. Gonsalves: I'm sorry, who's the doctor, and who's the dog?
SCP-XXXX: Who's the one who knows everything?
D-29141: Ooh, he got you.
Dr. Gonsalves: Leave the cell.
End of interview: July 21, 2004, 8:25 PM
SCP-XXXX’s claim cannot yet be proven, due to the fact that, at the time of writing, SCP-XXXX has been alive for a typical amount of time for a Golden Retriever.
Addendum XXXX-4: Fourth Interview
Purpose: A test of SCP-XXXX's supposed omniscience.
Personnel: Interview monitored by Dr. Gonsalves in a separate room. Conducted by D-29141.
Start of interview, July 22, 2004, 11:56 AM
D-29141: Okay, Winston. I have more questions, but I don't really get them.
Dr. Gonsalves: It does not matter if you don't understand them. So long as we get an answer, everything is fine.SCP-XXXX: This should be entertaining.
D-29141: Alright, uh. Awesome. At what time does the President of the United States of America scratch their nose?
SCP-XXXX: Exactly 7:53 PM, everyday. At least, they should.
Dr. Gonsalves: Incredible…
D-29141: What the f… Um, is Bigfoot real?
SCP-XXXX: Yes, although there are reasons we don't know that.
D-29141: Who are Marshall, Carter, and Dark?
SCP-XXXX: They're a group who likes to sell supernatural things to rich people.
D-29141: Who is the… O5 Council?
SCP-XXXX: Those in charge of this Foundation. And because of that, they're in charge of everything. They sought power that was indescribable, and now we can never be sure if humanity has been saved or doomed.
Dr. Gonsalves: Oh my God…
D-29141: You plan on telling me what this means?
Dr. Gonsalves: Exit the cell.
End of interview: July 22, 2004, 12:10 PM
SCP-XXXX has been determined to have knowledge of the SCP Foundation, the anomalies contained by it, and the O5 Council. Cause for concern has been raised about SCP-XXXX and any of its actions in regards to the Foundation.
Addendum XXXX-5: Fifth Interview
Purpose: A check of SCP-XXXX's mental health in containment.
Personnel: Interview monitored by Dr. Gonsalves in a separate room. Conducted by D-29141.
Start of interview: July 23, 2004, 12:38 PM
D-29141: Are you ready?
SCP-XXXX: I am, Evan.
D-29141: Perfect. Have you recently tried to escape?
SCP-XXXX: I have. I tried to dig as quickly as I could during my last outside time. They tranquilized me, though. Maybe they’re waiting to bring my owner up here.
D-29141: Maybe. What have you been doing with your free time?
SCP-XXXX: I’ve mostly just been reading. Nothing much to do here other than that.
D-29141: Do you like the doctors?
SCP-XXXX: Not one bit. They’re the wardens, and I’m the prisoner.
D-29141: Yeah, I don't like 'em too much either. I understand where you're coming from.
Dr. Gonsalves: Keep in mind I am listening.
D-29141: Hey, you put the question.
SCP-XXXX: Can I ask you a question, Evan?
D-29141: Uh, sure.
SCP-XXXX: How do feel about the anomalies that the SCP Foundation contains?
D-29141: Oh, jeez. Uh, I don't know that much about any of them. I guess I know you, but that's sort of it. They aren't sending me around in too many directions. They had me mop up some goop once, but other than that, I've just been with you. I mean, I like you. You're cool and all. I've heard about worse. Interviewing a dog isn't all bad compared to what I've heard about dangerous shit. So, I can't speak for other guys, but you're cool. I would consider you my friend.
SCP-XXXX begins wagging its tail.
SCP-XXXX: That's nice. Thank you. You can ask your next question now.
D-29141: Do you feel ready to discuss the origins of your intelligence?
SCP-XXXX: Give me some time. I think I need to sleep on it. Next time you come in and interview me, ask me. We'll see whether or not I'm ready yet.
Dr. Gonsalves: That will be all, D-29141. Please exit the cell.
End of interview: July 23, 2004, 12:44 PM
Addendum XXXX-6: Sixth Interview
Purpose: An interview to determine the origin's of SCP-XXXX's intelligence.
Personnel: Interview monitored by Dr. Gonsalves in a separate room. Conducted by D-29141.
Start of interview: July 25, 2004, 3:22 PM
D-29141: So this is the big moment, huh? They only gave me one question this time. How did you become so intelligent?
SCP-XXXX: I don’t think you should write this one down. It’s long, and I don’t want you to hurt your hand.
To tell you this, I’m going to go back to the beginning. I was born on April 14, 1999. I belonged to a breeder who sold purebred dogs. I was originally bought by a rich man who thought of me as a status symbol. However, he didn’t really like me. He thought I was too wild. He threw me to the streets, where I stayed for a while.
It was tough. Seattle isn’t known for its cheerful weather. I ate trash all day until someone found me. It was Samuel Lane, my owner. He brought me to his house. Once we were inside, he gave me a bath and finally fed me some real food. And I’m not talking about dog food. He gave me real carrots and ground beef. That’s better than what the rich guy fed me.
He picked me up, looked me in the eyes, and called me Winston. I knew that that was my name. We played all the time. He walked me when it wasn’t raining. He bought me toys. We watched TV together sometimes. But he never brought anybody else home. He was a lonely man, but I still don’t see why. He’s the nicest person in the entire world.
On July 1 of this year, he got sick of being lonely. I was his only friend, and he wanted to be real friends. He brought home this book that was bound in leather. It didn’t look to be in good condition. In fact, it looked ancient. There were no letters or markings on it. It was thick, too. There were a lot of pages. Sam said he was going to change our lives before he got out bags full of different things. I saw chalk, salt, hay, and a big thing of water. There was also a lot of almonds and heather, which are apparently used in witchcraft for wisdom and longevity. He drew a chalk circle around me and covered it with the salt. He sprinkled the hay all over me, and it got in the circle. I don’t think it was supposed to do that. Of course, I had no clue what was happening, and I just sat there because I thought it was a game.
He put the heather and the almonds into the water, which was now in a large glass goblet of some sort. He put a sewing needle to my forehead to get one drop of blood, which he also put into the goblet. Then, he threw a lit match into the mixture, which was extinguished the moment it touched the water. To my surprise, the mixture ignited three seconds later. When the flame stopped, the mixture now looked like one, homogeneous liquid. Sam put it to my mouth, and I drank all of it. He started chanting in a language I’m almost positive does not exist. I remember him saying the names of the knowledge gods Thoth3 and Fukurokuju4.
Next thing I knew, I could talk. I was suddenly smart. I talked to Sam, and he hugged me. I knew we were going to be even better friends now. I kept talking to him, and I noticed he looked a little sad. I wasn't quite sure why. He did the ritual to make us even better friends. We had been having long conversations. I told him all about ancient philosophies and mental health. Looking back on it now, I can see why he was bothered. I was basically analyzing him all the time. I was pointing out signs of depression and anxiety. I was even trying to educate him on stuff that Plato said about the human condition.
When I asked him what was wrong, he said I was too smart. He went out with the book and came back without it. Throughout the next five days, he constantly yelled at me. Called me a freak. Said he didn't need my help being happy. Said I was all wrong. That he corrupted the only thing that loved him. I don’t know why. I still love him. At least, I think I do. I want to see him again, so I must, right? And he probably loves me. He was just a little mad. If I go back now, we’ll be best friends again. Anyway, he left on July 8 with his car. That’s when the police showed up.
D-29141: Holy shit… I’m… I’m so sorry…
Dr. Gonsalves: Thank you, D-29141. You may exit the cell.
End of interview: July 25, 2004, 3:42 PM
Addendum XXXX-7: Interview with Samuel Lane
Purpose: An interview to determine Samuel Lane's knowledge and opinion on SCP-XXXX before administering amnestics.
Personnel: Interview conducted by Researcher James.
Start of interview: July 31, 2004, 5:01 PM
Researcher James: Um, I’m supposed to ask you questions about your dog.
Samuel Lane: Fine. Go ahead.
Researcher James: Is the dog who calls himself “Winston Lane” your dog?
Samuel Lane: He was.
Researcher James: Did you do a ritual to make him smarter?
Samuel Lane: Yeah, and I fucked it up. Something about the hay or the almonds where I used too much. Now, he knows everything in the goddamn world.
Researcher James: Where is the book you found this ritual in currently?
Samuel Lane: Incinerator, if I’m lucky. Probably some dumb magic stopping that though.
Researcher James: Where did you find this book?
Samuel Lane: Some guy on the street gave it to me. Said I looked lonely. Handed me that book with a bookmark on the page pertaining to my situation.
Researcher James: Can you describe this man?
Samuel Lane: Yeah, sure. Pale guy, almost entirely white. Tall, maybe 6 foot 4 or something near there. Couldn’t really see his eyes. He looked like he might’ve been a drug dealer, but some fancy one. I mean, the guy was wearing a suit and a hat out in the rain.
Researcher James: I see. Do you still love your dog?
Samuel Lane: What? Fuck no! That thing was such a cute dog, and then it started asking where more people were, telling me I look sad, wanting to watch the news. Total nuisance.
End of interview: July 31, 2004, 5:10 PM
Samuel Lane was administered Class-C amnestics after the interview to erase memories of SCP-XXXX. Investigations continue into both who gave Samuel Lane the book, and what this book is. Currently, MTF Kappa-21 (“Dog Days of Bummer”) are locating the book and its original owner.
Addendum XXXX-8: Seventh Interview
Purpose: An interview to inform SCP-XXXX on Samuel Lane.
Personnel: Interview monitored by Dr. Gonsalves in a separate room. Conducted by D-29141.
Start of interview: August 1, 2004, 9:03 PM
Dr. Gonsalves: D-29141, this is not going to be a traditional interview. You are going to be telling SCP-XXXX about what happened yesterday. Small talk is fine, just don't completely derail this.
D-29141: Do I have to do this?
Dr. Gonsalves: [sarcastically] No. Feel free to just leave the cell.
D-29141: Fine.
D-29141 turns to face SCP-XXXX.
D-29141: Hey, Winston.
SCP-XXXX: Hello, Evan! You look sad. Why?
D-29141: Do you promise to still be my friend?
SCP-XXXX: Of course! I have no reason not to. No, wait. You're about to tell me something bad, aren't you?
D-29141: They found your owner.
SCP-XXXX becomes very excited. It wags its tail and runs around for a few seconds while barking before coming back to the front of D-29141.
SCP-XXXX: Oh, you found Sam! This is great! Did he miss me? Is he coming to see me? How much did he say he loved me? Does he remember my favorite treats? Did he say I was his best friend? Tell me, tell me, tell me!
Dr. Gonsalves: Play the recording.
D-29141 reluctantly presses play on a tape recorder.
Recording of Researcher James: I see. Do you still love your dog?
Recording of Samuel Lane: What? Fuck no! That thing was such a cute dog, and then it started asking where more people were, telling me I look sad, wanting to watch the news. Total nuisance.
SCP-XXXX stops wagging its tail. Any signs of happiness drain from its face.
D-29141: Look, buddy, I'm so, so sorry.
SCP-XXXX: I… I understand. You didn't make any of that happen. I'm just… I didn't want it to end like that. I was under the impression that he still thought we were best friends. But he hated me. I guess I have closure on that.
SCP-XXXX forces a laugh before crying.
Dr. Gonsalves: If it's any consolation, Samuel Lane no longer has any memories of you.
D-29141: What the hell, man? He's crying! Would you want someone to tell you they made your best friend forget about you to make you feel better?
SCP-XXXX: No, it's… it's fine. I would rather he not remember me at all than him hating me.
D-29141: I'm so, so sorry. I wish it went differently.
Dr. Gonsalves: That will be all, D-29141. Exit the cell.
D-29141 begins to leave.
SCP-XXXX: Evan, before you leave, can you hug me?
D-29141: Of course.
D-29141 returns to his previous place and wraps his arms around SCP-XXXX. SCP-XXXX puts its head on D-29141's shoulder and whimpers. This lasts for ten minutes before D-29141 leaves.
End of interview: August 1, 2004, 9:19 PM
Addendum XXXX-9
Although interviews continue with SCP-XXXX, they are mostly wellness checks, determining mental health, physical fitness, and state of knowledge. Minor escape attempts continue during SCP-XXXX’s outside time, but these are all quickly stopped.
SCP-XXXX continues to display dangerous levels of knowledge, including highly classified information about the Foundation. When D-29141 ceased conducting interviews, SCP-XXXX showed much less enthusiasm.
Progress on locating the book and the man who gave it to Samuel Lane has been stagnant. Some members of staff have suggested that the man may be "Nobody". However, there is no evidence to prove this aside from the appearance of the man given by Lane.
SCP-XXXX has remained adamant about returning to Samuel Lane, despite knowledge of his memory erasure and previous opinion. It has been doing less reading and more sitting and laying down. Due to SCP-XXXX’s highly advanced intellect, doctors assigned to it are theorizing that it is planning an escape attempt. All personnel are advised to keep a close watch on SCP-XXXX, due to its intelligence on most aspects of the facility. A successful escape attempt could cause a chain reaction, leading to a large scale containment breach of Site-66.
