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SCP-XXXX seated at a Denny's Diner located in █████, Michigan moments before apprehension by MTF opratives

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Item #: SCP-XXXX

Object Class: Euclid

Special Containment Procedures: SCP-XXXX is currently contained within a standard humanoid containment cell, and is allowed free roam of Site-██ obviously barring any restricted areas or personal offices without the owners consent. SCP-XXXX is currently presumed to be incarcerated at the Michigan Department of Corrections by its wife and daughter, bi-monthly visits are to be conducted at said location as a reward for continued compliance with testing and good behavior. SCP-XXXX's daughter is to be monitored for anomalous traits by foundation researchers posing as pediatric nurses, as of this date, no anomalous traits have been discovered and she is considered low risk of developing them. Due to the relatively low risk of SCP-XXXX's anomalous qualities, a request to be transferred back to its residence in Dearborn, Michigan was briefly considered but ultimately rejected by Dr.███, due to its proximity to a local Denny's restaurant. However, after continued cooperation with the Foundation, a re-location to a more rural environment may be feasible and is currently under consideration by Dr.███ (approved, see Addendum).

Description: SCP-XXXX is a humanoid male of African decent, approximately 190.5 cm tall and of average build. SCP-XXXX's primary and most obvious anomalous trait begins exactly 2.2 km away from any Denny's diner. At 2.2km, SCP-XXXX emits a slight glow, this is normally un-observable during the day and only becomes evident at night. This glow exponentially increases in intensity the closer SCP-XXXX comes to a Denny's. Along with the glow, SCP-XXXX emits heat, with the temperature increasing with the reduced distance, this heat however, is entirely localized to SCP-XXXX's surface. At 1.2 km the glow and temperature of SCP-XXXX is equal to a standard 15-watt light bulb. At .8km SCP-XXXX's glow is now capable of blinding and its temperature hot enough to incinerate the cloths it was wearing. the intensity and heat peaks once SCP-XXXX steps inside of the Denny's, with its glow and temperature now comparable to that of the sun. SCP-XXXX reports that this intense heat causes no ill effects and describes it as "warm, but not uncomfortable."

SCP-XXXX's secondary trait is the uncanny ability to give exact directions to the closest Denny's, these directions always take the fastest route, often taking detours around traffic, and in the case of experiment-27-b, flight delays. These traits only apply to currently active Denny's restaurants, SCP-XXXX's traits do not interact with restaurants that have been closed, re-purposed or demolished.

History: SCP-XXXX, previously known as Thomas ██████, served as a medic in the United States Marine Core during operation Iraqi Freedom, it was eventually honorably discharged due to extensive shrapnel wounds. After returning to the united states it struggled to find work, eventually leading it to Dr.██████ (POI-XXXX), who promised 6,000 USD for its participation in a "clinical trail" and "experimental, non invasive surgery". These operations and medications are believed to be the source of SCP-XXXX's anomalous traits.

SCP-XXXX was recovered in █████, Michigan by MTF operatives after reports of "some glowy-ass mother-[EXPLETIVE REMOVED]" sitting in a booth at a local Denny's diner. Approximately ██ civilians had extensive vision damage, and █ were blinded permanently. Witnesses were administered class-A amnesiacs and a cover story about a small chemical explosion was circulated as a cause of the vision damage. Following apprehension and relocation to Site-██, an interview was conducted.

Addendum: On September 20th, 20██, Site Director ███████ approved the construction of a cabin approximately 1.7 km from Site-██, on the outskirts of the town of ██████ to house both SCP-XXXX and its family. This was on the condition that the cabin be subject to random searches and that SCP-XXXX report to Site-██ for bi-monthly evaluations. SCP-XXXX wust also seek approval from at least one level 4 researcher before leaving the town, and must be accompanied by at least 2 MTF opratives. Special Containment Procedures are currently under revision in accordance with its new containment.