Item #: SCP-XXXX
Containment Class: Euclid
Disruption Class: Vlam
Risk Class: Danger (Formerly Caution)
Clearance Requirements: Restricted (Formerly Unrestricted)
Special Containment Procedures: SCP-XXXX is to be kept in a standard cell, furnished with one twin bed, one sofa, a deck of cards, and a large bookshelf to have new reading material cycled through on a weekly basis. Other requested materials by the anomaly are to be approved by the site director. One guard is to be stationed outside of her cell at all times to ensure no unauthorized personnel enter. Due to her cooperative nature, any guards dealing with SCP-XXXX are to attempt to resolve conflict peacefully if possible. However, during durations where SCP-XXXX must be separated from SCP-XXXX-A, or SCP-XXXX-B for more than six hours, an on-site psychologist briefed on the abilities of SCP-XXXX may be stationed in her cell if one is available and the site director allows it. SCP-XXXX has reacted positively to the presence of Dr. Dixon Woods for this purpose, and as such, they will be stationed in Site-██ for this purpose among others
Any authorized interactions and tests with SCP-XXXX are to be done while SCP-XXXX-A and SCP-XXXX-B are kept in a wooden chest in the same room.
Temporary Containment Procedures: SCP-XXXX is not to be allowed to perform with SCP-XXXX-B on her person without express permission by the Site Director. Any violations of this are to be met with a tranquilizer shot administered via turret that must stay installed in her cell. This will stay in place until such a time when SCP-XXXX-B can be used safely.
Description: SCP-XXXX is a 37 year old human female by the legal name of █████ █████ previously employed as an illusionist in a travelling show. She is approximately 155 centimeters tall and weighs approximately 39 kilograms. She is often observed in very flowy dresses and elaborate outfits when permitted access to them. She is generally very flamboyant, with a great deal of showmanship when she is aware of observers, but has been very cooperative with the Foundation past the troubles that her social characteristics bring. She has shown a will to want to entertain and "make people happy" and can perform sleight of hand magic tricks when she has the materials to do so. While the tricks are impressive, there is no indication of them being anomalous. In addition, SCP-XXXX shows no signs of being an anomalous entity on her own, instead enabling SCP-XXXX-A and SCP-XXXX-B as far as research has indicated.
SCP-XXXX harbors an unreasonable connection towards her personal possessions on her person at the time of containment, and will grow increasingly distressed while separated, mostly trying to get to the items by charm and persuasion. Most notable of these are a top hat with a red bow (SCP-XXXX-A), a traditional fake magic wand (SCP-XXXX-B), and a non-anomalous series of fantasy novels.
SCP-XXXX-A is a black felt top hat, 21 centimeters tall, with a red ribbon and red polka dot bow tied at its base. The hat, when isolated, shows no anomalous properties.
SCP-XXXX seems to have the ability to detect the thoughts, intent, and emotional state of living fauna within 20 meters while wearing SCP-XXXX-A. This anomalous behavior has been confirmed to be accurate with 99.3% precision by human subjects, although it is unknown if the ability translates to non-human subjects as there is no way to confirm if SCP-XXXX's readings match the thoughts of those subjects at this time.
SCP-XXXX-B is a wooden wand from a children's set, 30 centimeters long with a black and silver spiraling pattern. It, akin to SCP-XXXX-A, shows no anomalous ability to human senses, but when revealed to SCP-████, it was heavily repulsed by the instrument, claiming it had to "destroy the demon within" with a violent outburst to follow
SCP-XXXX seems to be able to use SCP-XXXX-B during performances of hers in a therapeutic manner, those having witnessed most of the show reported being more neutral in feeling, and occasionally experience memory loss, typically consisting of incidents of negative emotional weight, and a subjects affected are reported to be "a little less like themselves" afterwards. This effect is greatened in volunteers, if any are needed, with the same, if not lessened, downsides.
SCP-XXXX was discovered when the Foundation received an anonymous tip about "actual goddamned magic" being performed at a hotel lounge in Las Vegas. Agent Blyden, who was between assignments at the time, was tasked to investigate. Agent Blyden determined that the illusions presented in the stage show were, in fact, non-anomalous. However, after the show, they were approached by the magician, who openly asked them about the Foundation. Although Agent Blyden volunteered no information about the Foundation and stuck to their cover story, the persistence of SCP-XXXX's questioning convinced Agent (whatever) that SCP-XXXX was somehow reading their mind. SCP-XXXX allowed themselves to be taken into custody without incident. After the incident, Agent Blyden was recalled, and extensive debriefing revealed gaps in their memory going back 17 years.
First Interview (6/09/21):
(Doctor Dixon enters the room two hours after SCP-XXXX's initial containment in Site-██, SCP-XXXX-A and SCP-XXXX-B having been confiscated)
Dr. Dixon: SCP-XXXX? I believe we need to discuss-
SCP-XXXX: Please, call me █████, and what's the deal with this "SCP" nonsense?
Dr. Dixon: If it so pleases you. Anyways, we believe you to be an anomalous entity and therefore, we must keep you away from the general populace until we determine the validity of that.
SCP-XXXX: An anomaly? You mean I'm magic? A real magician?
(SCP-XXXX seems overjoyed at that possibility, hopping up and down in her seat with a wide smile)
Dr. Dixon: Um, in a way, sure. Now, █████, I need you to tell us about the circumstances in which you came into our custody. Blyden seems to not remember the specifics of it.
SCP-XXXX: Oh! I remember ███, he was a real nice fella I'd say! A bit stubborn and all, but eh, some people are like that.
Dr. Dixon: Can you… expand on that?
SCP-XXXX: Well… I meet a lot of people at my shows and, I just know when some of them have something to hide, and I know that having the latest insight in Vegas is oh-so-important.
Dr. Dixon: When did he tell you he was working for the Foundation?
SCP-XXXX: I just knew, there was this look in his eyes, saying he had something to hide. I was just curious, didn't know it would land me here. How's the troupe doing?
Dr. Dixon: That is not relevant, █████. What I need to know now, is why Agent Blyden forgot his various experiences and information gained with us.
(SCP-XXXX shrugs)
SCP-XXXX: I wish I knew, all I know is that he seemed to like my show, then I wanted to talk to him, and he didn't talk about it. Anything else with this psychological stuff is a little bit out of my world view.
(There is a pause of three seconds.)
SCP-XXXX: How's your sister coping?
Result: Agent Blyden was made to attend two therapy sessions and retake lectures on basic staff procedure and protocol, in which time nothing extra was discovered of the anomalous capacity of SCP-XXXX-B. The therapist in question had worked with the affected before, and noticed he was less troubled before, making positive remarks on the changes. Agent Blyden returned to his post soon after.
Proposal XXXX-1 (7/01/21)
Whereas foundation staff have been seeing a slump in morale due to several containment breaches
And whereas D-class personnel have been less productive and efficient after their first exposure to any given SCP
We will resolve these issues by employing SCP-XXXX's abilities positively, by allowing her one (1) weekly show at the lunch period in cafeteria A to raise productivity
Furthermore, we will use this new activity to further investigate the nature of SCP-XXXX-B's powers by making a monthly scan of five (5) selected D-class personnel who will be compelled to attend regularly.
(Drafted by Dr. Dixon, Accepted by Site Director Mangheese)
Researcher's Findings, (8/03/21)
|
D-201293 |
D-201234 |
D-209821 |
D-211321 |
D-214118 |
| Mental Diagnosis 7/01 |
Anxiety |
None |
Depression |
None |
PTSD |
| Performance Rating 7/01 |
04/10 |
06/10 |
02/10 |
02/10 |
05/10 |
| Brain Frequency 7/01 |
10.1hRTZ |
8.3hRTZ |
7.3hRTZ |
8.6hRTZ |
9.1hRTZ |
| Other Notes 7/01 |
209821 has attempted suicide in the past month, on suicide watch |
| Mental Diagnosis 8/02 |
None |
None |
Depression |
None |
None |
| Performance Rating 8/02 |
07/10 |
07/10 |
03/10 |
04/10 |
07/10 |
| Brain Frequency 8/02 |
8.1hRTZ |
7.9hRTZ |
5.2hRTZ |
8.2hRTZ |
4.1hRTZ |
| Other Notes 8/02 |
214118 has forgotten the source of their former PTSD. 209821 is on lessened restrictions due to a more calm and less stressed demeanor |
Conclusion: The performances allowed by Proposal XXXX-1 have positively affected the work performance of our D-Class personnel, however I find the fact that the brain frequency of 209821 and 214118 have dropped nearly to levels you would expect of an unconscious individual mildly disturbing. More research may be needed before we can safely continue with Proposal XXXX-1.
Proposal XXXX-2 (8/09/21)
Whereas Foundation staff have allowed SCP-XXXX to increase the morale and performance of our personnel
We will resolve to halt all performances in the light of possible permanent negative effects
Furthermore, we will conduct smaller scale testing with the same 5 D-Class personnel to see if any catastrophic effects arise > > before proceeding with the plans accepted in Proposal XXXX-1
(Drafted by Dr. Klein, Denied by Site Director Mangheese)
Reason for Denial: Any chance we have to keep up this Site's status as the most efficient at handling humanoid SCPs is worth taking. Proceed with your analysis of the five subjects.
Second Interview:
(SCP-XXXX had been in containment for three months, with sessions with Dr. Dixon on various small topics to build trust. The two were having SCP-XXXX try on a new dress at that time.)
Dr. Dixon: So why did you take up magic, █████?
SCP-XXXX: Well… for a few reasons I guess. I had always loved those great childhood stories of mystery and wonder, and I wanted everything to reproduce it. Then there was… uh… nevermind.
Dr. Dixon: No, it's fine, you can tell me.
SCP-XXXX: Well, my father always made sure I couldn't enjoy things. I don't know what he had against me, but it was almost as if he wanted to stop me from having a life at all. From having fun, from being happy. I had always looked up to this local magician, The Big Bang, growing up even though I never got to see him perform, but I heard of his wonderful tricks, and how much people enjoyed him. How was I not to follow? Anything I can do to help stop another case like mine is worthwhile.
(The two are silent for three minutes, as Dr. Dixon finishes doing some braiding for SCP-XXXX)
Dr. Dixon: Well, it was a noble cause for sure. Sorry you are to be locked up here.
SCP-XXXX: Thanks… but hey, at least I get to help you too!
Dr. Dixon: And everyone else here, as well. You have been doing a great service to us all, █████
Result: Research was done to find SCP-XXXX's paternal unit, ████ █████, deceased as of 1/23/16. When SCP-XXXX was informed of this, she expressed rejoice that he could not "Darken lives anymore". She would not comment further.
SCP-XXXX-A Test 1:
Procedure: SCP-XXXX-A was worn by Dr. Lenon, who then attempted to relay the thoughts of a D-Class personnel.
Result: Dr. Lenon failed to relay the correct information, accidentally insulting the D-Class with a comment of his weight.
SCP-XXXX-A Test 2:
Procedure: A professional magician working in a mobile SCP front donned the hat, who then attempted to relay the thoughts of a D-Class personnel.
Result: The subject failed to relay the correct information, and later mentioned that his mind was filled with nothing but an image of a stout man in his 40's wielding a bat when he tried to think too hard.
SCP-XXXX-A Test 3:
Procedure: SCP-████ was told to wear the hat, then was directed to relay the thoughts of a D-Class personnel.
Result: █████████████████████████████████████████████████████████████████████████████████████████████████████████████████████████████
SCP-XXXX-B Test 1:
Procedure: Dr. Lenon held the instrument for one minute, with the goal of trying to intensify a memory of his.
Result: No change was noticed.
SCP-XXXX-B Test 2:
Procedure: Dr. Lenon attempted to use SCP-XXXX-B on SCP-████ to calm it down.
Result: Dr. Lenon was attacked and fatally wounded by the anomaly's fire before noticeable change took place.
SCP-XXXX-B Test 3:
Procedure: SCP-XXXX was told to assist SCP-████ as she saw fit during one of its outbursts.
Result: SCP-XXXX used SCP-XXXX-B on SCP-████, and it ceased its hostile behavior. It has not become hostile again since the test. SCP-XXXX speaks fondly of the anomaly in question when reminded of it.
Incident Report 7: 9/25/21
During the proceedings of a show performed by SCP-XXXX as per Test-XXXX-1, Site Director Mangheese himself was walking through the cafeteria to deal with a critical breach across site. Upon seeing the performance of SCP-XXXX, he fainted and fell into a coma. Guards entered to detain SCP-XXXX during an investigation regarding the incident. In interviewing every person in attendance, 2 staff (Mr. Moores and Dr. Quinn, among 2 D-Class Personnel) were found to be too relaxed and carefree to perform their functions, and terminated shortly thereafter. Dr. Dixon herself was also found to be bordering on unconsciousness, and was committed to the hospital wing, where she fell into a coma three days later.
Post Incident Interview:
Dr. Klein: SCP-XXXX, I need you to explain yourself.
(SCP-XXXX does not respond.)
Dr. Klein: I remind you that your allowances can be revoked again. I need you to explain yourself.
SCP-XXXX: I was just helping them. I was making them happy-
Dr. Klein: How are they happy? Two of them won't even wake up again for God's sake!
SCP-XXXX: They are just resting… they'll wake up. Everyone who sleeps does.
Dr. Klein: You do not seem to understand SCP-XXXX, you have put two different people into comas on that day alone, and prevented four more from doing their jobs. Do you realize what you have done?
SCP-XXXX: I have brought peace to those who needed it. It's too bad that you want to keep their minds dark.
Dr. Klein: I am sorry, but what does that mean exactly? You have said that several times to Dr. Dixon, but what does it mean?
SCP-XXXX: You want to keep people from living a life, from being happy. You make me sick.
(SCP-XXXX made several weak punches aimed at Mr. Klein, who did not react.)
Dr. Klein: I am sorry, but whatever you are trying to do is through. Welcome to real containment SCP-XXXX.
SCP-XXXX: Please… I just want everyone's hurt to be healed…
Result: Proposal XXXX-1 has been terminated by the then new Site Director Jacobson. SCP-XXXX seems to miss Dr. Dixon, occasionally asking where she has gone. Dr. Woods has filled in the position of psychologist to humanoid SCPs as required by the Ethics Committee. SCP-XXXX's Risk Class is to be raised to Danger, and its clearance requirements to be raised to restricted.
Addendum XXXX-1 (10/04/21)
It has since been discovered that the use of SCP-XXXX-2 actively kills neural pathways in the brain to memories and thoughts that bring negative effect, lowering the brain's ability to function while lowering saddening chemicals. As of yet, it is unknown how this occurs. SCP-XXXX is to lose all allowances to perform in the future until this aspect is fully understood, and counterbalanced.
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