In The Blur

Item #: SCP-4127

Object Class: Safe Euclid (See Document I)

Special Containment Procedures: Due to the nature of SCP-4127, no major lockdown procedures are necessary to contain the object. SCP-4127 is to be kept in a 1mx1mx1m mini-fridge kept at 0.55 Degrees Celsius, and a 4-Digit passcode lock should be installed to regulate consumption of SCP-4127. The fridge should be lined with a lead-based interior to avoid SCP-4127’s interaction with other objects. All sampling of SCP-4127 is to be carried out under supervision of Dr. Caller, and should be administered via disposable medicine cups. SCP-4127 is to be kept in Site 21, and should be stored away from any vending machine, cafeteria, or anywhere that other beverages are present.

Description: SCP-4127 is a standard 480ml beverage can, labeled “HOP! ENERGY DRINK” in bright yellow lettering on a dark blue background. Embroidering of the can is present in the form of a checkerboard pattern. Captioned under the name of the product is the phrase “Secures Success, Contains Caffeine, Protects Productivity.” Whether this is directly related to the SCP Foundation’s motto is uncertain. SCP-4127 is constantly full of a carbonated liquid, classified as SCP-4127-1. All attempts to isolate the contents of SCP-4127-1 have come back inconclusive. SCP-4127 is able to regenerate SCP-4127-1 over a 12 hour period, and all attempts to decarbonate SCP-4127-1 have been unsuccessful.

SCP-4127 was recovered from a recalled batch of ███████ Energy Drink cans, when it was discovered that numerous people from ████████, Oklahoma had faced major health complications after consumption of the shipment. All non-SCP agents that were involved with SCP-4127 were given Class II Amnesiacs, and all of the beverages in a 40m radius of SCP-4127 were destroyed.

Taste tests of SCP-4127 have come back with numerous descriptions - one taste test has come back with the taste of Blue Raspberry, while another one perceived a taste of Cola. Furthermore, the same subject who perceived the taste of blue raspberry, in a later taste test, perceived a taste of strawberry lemonade - meaning that the flavor either fluctuates, or SCP-4127 has minor sensory-obstructing properties. When SCP-4127-1 is ingested, the consumer is shown to have a dangerously high boost in energy. When experimented on, a human subject has the ability to perform either athletic or cognitive-heavy activities and tasks for up to 52 hours at a time (Depending on the body type and metabolism of the subject.)

The ingestion of SCP-4127-1 has been shown to have multiple negative side effects on the body in large enough doses. These symptoms include: intense muscle spasms, irritation of the eyes, abdominal pain and irritation, muscle damage, dry skin, and intense cardiac irregularity. When tested on multiple animal specimens, results ended up being similar.

SCP-4127 has the ability to manipulate the properties of liquids in its vicinity, calculated in tests to be a 40m radius from it in all directions. These liquids become duplications of SCP-4127-1, in composition, taste, and texture. Because of this, Lead lining is crucial for the container holding SCP-4127 to have, as it is unable to transfer this effect through heavy metals. Ingestion of SCP-4127-1 into a living host has not lead to duplication of bodily fluids into SCP-4127-1, but prolonged exposure to SCP-4127 itself without the proper safety precautions has lead to duplication (See Document I). Attempting to produce SCP-4127-1 in SCP-294 has yielded success. (See Addendum 1)

Document #4127-I: Test I

D-6153 is a 37 year old man of unremarkable physical appearance. Class-D Designation is due to two counts of murder and one count of attempted murder. D-6153 is given SCP-4127 itself, a 15mx15m lead-lined, double locked door to stay in for the period of the session, and a standard exercise set, consisting of a treadmill, weight lifting set, and a pullup bar drilled into the ceiling. D-6153 is given a wireless microphone to communicate with Dr. █████ and Dr. Wu, who will be taking shifts over a 72 hour period while watching his activity through a CCTV camera.

D-6153: Ok doc, what exactly am I supposed to do here?
Dr. █████: We want you to consume that energy drink, give us your feedback, and train on the equipment we have given to you.

D-6153 begins drinking SCP-4127, and appears to begin trembling in the extremities.

D-6153: Holy hell, this thing kicks like a mule!
Dr. █████: What does it taste like, D-6153?
D-6153: It, uh, tastes kinda sour. Like maybe lemon? No idea. Is it supposed to make me tremble like this?
Dr. █████: That’s expected. Do you feel any cardiac issues?
D-6153: Um, well my heart is beating faster than a freakin’ jackhammer, so I guess th-that is a cardiac problem. (D-6153 begins stuttering profusely for the rest of the experiment)
Dr. █████: Interesting. Begin exercise now.

D-6153 begins on a treadmill, and is able to do it for over 12 hours without stopping.

D-6153: Holy shit, I’m not even breaking a sweat! What even is in this stuff?
Dr. █████: We are unable to discover the contents of SCP-4127.

By the 23rd hour, D-6153 began slowing down. D-6153 collapsed into cardiac arrest while performing activities on the pull-up bar.

Autopsy revealed many of the health complications were caused by consistent exposure to SCP-4127 itself. Examination of the skin revealed it to be far drier than normal skin, with noticeable flaking. Dr. ████████ - who was one of the performers of the autopsy - theorized that more exposure to SCP-4127 could cause the skin to exhibit similar traits to those who suffer from Harlequin Ichthyosis, but this cannot be confirmed. Examination of the heart revealed that D-6153’s blood had become carbonated due to blood being converted into SCP-4127-1. A carbonated bubble is presumed to have caused hypoxia of the heart, killing him. Dr. ████████ requested reclassifying SCP-4127 as Euclid, because of the effects of unprotected exposure to the body.

Document #4127-II: Test II

Subject D-7723 is a 43 year old man with a background in medical sciences, holding a PHD in general surgery. D-7723’s classification as a D-Class is due to malpractice in the surgery for Officer █████ after being critically wounded by SCP-███. D-7723 is given a series of surgical tools, a small cup of SCP-4127-1, and Subject D-2514 - injured for the sake of Test II via a bullet to the right lung - sedated and operated on.

D-7723: So, you want me to operate on this guy?
Dr. █████: Yes. but first, please drink the beverage next to your tools.

D-7723 drinks the small cup, and begins showing similar, but muted, effects to Document I.

D-7723: Damn, what is this stuff? I feel all… Energized or something. Like I want to do something.
Dr. █████: That’s expected. Please perform the operation.

D-7723 - even with the minor trembling effect - was able to perform the operation, successfully cleaning the wound, sanitizing it, and was able to get D-2514 stabilized. D-7723 was given a reward of █████ brand candy and escorted back to his cell, while D-2514 was put into the medical bay for later operations.

Addendum 1:
Dr. █████, using SCP-294, first attempted to duplicate SCP-4127-1 by typing in “SCP-4127” into the machine’s input. What came back was a cup of molten Aluminum. However, typing in “SCP-4127-1” into the input came back with desired results.