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SCP-8977
Item #: SCP-8977
Object Class: Safe
Special Containment Procedures: SCP-8977 is to be stored in a standard containment unit at Site-14 in BLOCK-D. SCP-8977 is to be monitored through 24-hour video surveillance with security department personnel present outside the containment unit at all times.
Access is restricted to personnel with Security Clearance Level 4 and must be granted under special authorization from the O5 council.
If access is approved, personnel are prohibited from bringing any liquids into the chamber. This includes, but is not limited, to:
- Water and other drinks.
- Liquid or semi-liquid food, for example, soup, stews, pastes, jam, honey, and syrups.
- Cosmetics and toiletries, for example, shampoos, toothpaste, creams, gels, lotions, oils, perfumes, mascara, and lip gloss.
- Bodily fluids, including blood, saliva, urine, mucus, and semen.
- Any items of similar consistency or which can be easily melted into a liquid state.
Personnel is to be frisked before entering and exiting the chamber. Personnel will be under constant supervision throughout the entire duration of their time in the containment unit.
Drinking from SCP-8977 is strictly prohibited and will result in immediate termination.
Description: SCP-8977 is a white mug with the words "World's Best Boss" printed on its side. It can hold up to 11 US fluid ounces (325 ml) of liquid. SCP-8977 is composed of an unidentified non-breakable material. Further ceramographic analysis is advised.
Further anomalous traits are identified when a subject drinks from SCP-8977, at which point, the subject becomes SCP-8977-1. Any subjects that interact with SCP-8977-1, will believe SCP-8977-1 to hold the highest position of authority in the subject's current employment. SCP-8977-1 can be perceived as being a manager, supervisor, boss, team leader, or as having an unclear senior position within their line of work.
The effects remain consistent regardless of the relationship the subject may have had previously with SCP-8977-1. For instance, a subject will perceive SCP-8977-1 to suddenly be their boss despite being previously strangers. Oppositely, a subject will perceive SCP-8977-1 to suddenly be their boss despite being previously acquaintances, friends, or family. Subjects are still aware of these previous relationships but, regardless of how illogical and impossible it may seem, will remain fully convinced of SCP-8977-1 having become their boss in some way. Whether the subject and SCP-8977-1 have ever worked with each other before seems to be completely irrelevant. Subjects will notice nothing strange of SCP-8977-1, expressing great liking and approval towards SCP-89771-1's management, not only describing SCP-89771-1 as being a good boss but in most instances describing SCP-89771-1 as being the best boss they have ever had.
Inconsistencies are found when a subject is unemployed, in which case, SCP-89771-1's position of authority is more ambiguous. Results will vary depending on the subject. In most cases, subjects will describe SCP-89771-1 as being a highly ranked government official. In one notable instance, in which the subject held strong religious beliefs, the subject described SCP-89771-1 as being a kind of deity.
All visual and audible real-time interaction with SCP-89771-1, including remote interactions such as speaking over a phone or speaking through a physical barrier such as glass screens or plastic sheets, will trigger the effect. Interactions must be in real-time for the effects of SCP-8977 to take place, past recordings of the subject do not demonstrate any anomalous qualities.
Drinking different types of liquids from SCP-8977 does not present any variations in these effects.
SCP-89771-1 will cease to be anomalous as long as SCP-89771-1 does not continue to drink from SCP-8977. Within two to four months from drinking from SCP-8977, SCP-89771-1 will lose all anomalous properties, and all subjects affected by SCP-89771-1 will return to normal. If SCP-89771-1 continues to drink from SCP-89771, SCP-8977-1 can retain control over its subjects indefinitely.
It should be emphasized that the effects SCP-89771-1 has over its subjects should not be considered a form of mind-control. SCP-8977-1 can have a great level of influence on its subjects, but there are limitations. For instance, subjects can refuse requests from SCP-8977-1, particularly if they are ethically opposed to it. SCP-8977-1 is most effective when subjects receive requests that they would expect from their manager or boss.
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