Item Number: SCP-XXXX
Object Class: Safe
Special Containment Procedure: SCP-XXXX is to be kept in a default anomalous human holding cell, 6 x 6 x 3 meters in size. SCP-XXXX is not to be moved unless authorized by a personnel of level 2 clearance or higher. While SCP-XXXX is docile and non-threatening, all personnel handling SCP-XXXX should wear full body hazmat suits that block any skin from sight, as to prevent SCP-XXXX from marking any personnel with SCP-XXXX-1.
As long as SCP-XXXX continues to show good behavior, it is to be given items potentially deemed "items of interest" by SCP-XXXX on a bi-weekly basis. Under no circumstances are personnel to attempt to remove SCP-XXXX's mask unless specifically authorized by Research Initiative XXXX Executive Head, Ryan Praken. If SCP-XXXX offers any personnel an item that had previously been marked by SCP-XXXX-1 and is no longer marked, said personnel is to accept the item and bring it directly to Research Initiative XXXX Research Head, Marly Henniga.
Update 11/1/19: SCP-XXXX was gifted a guinea pig as a potential item of interest, rewarding him for continued cooperation. SCP-XXXX immediately marked said guinea pig with SCP-XXXX-1, and has yet to remove it. SCP-XXXX has showed no signs of wanting to study the guinea pig, instead has appeared to become fond of the creature. SCP-XXXX is to be allowed to keep the guinea pig as it is the first instance of SCP-XXXX-1 being used out of liking rather than curiosity. As a result, SCP-XXXX is to be supplied with a 1.6 kilogram bag of pet food pellets on a weekly basis. SCP-XXXX's interactions with the guinea pig are to be tracked 24 hours a day, so that they may be further studied and understood.
Description: SCP-XXXX is an adult male of unknown ethnicity. SCP-XXXX stands at a height of 1.76 meters. He is seen always wearing a black [BRAND REDACTED] hoodie, and grey sweatpants that cover the majority of SCP-XXXX's body. SCP-XXXX wears a semi-spheroid, mirrored mask with no eye, nose, or mouth holes. The mask has no straps or any other fastening devices to keep it attached to SCP-XXXX's face. The current working theory is that the mask is made of a one way mirror, as SCP-XXXX does have the ability to use visual senses. As of the current date, SCP-XXXX has no need to consume any form of sustenance to continue functioning healthily. SCP-XXXX lacks the ability to speak or make any form of vocal noise. Whether this is due to inability or choice is yet to be determined.
SCP-XXXX has a constant drive to study and observe his surroundings. When SCP-XXXX finds a location, item, organism, etc. he deems interesting, SCP-XXXX will mark said location, item, organism, etc. with a symbol made of an unknown substance, henceforth designated as SCP-XXXX-1. SCP-XXXX-1 is not applied to a surface in any way by SCP-XXXX, rather just appears instantly on the surface of the location, item, organism, etc. the moment SCP-XXXX deems it a location, item, organism, etc. of interest. Likewise as soon as the location, item, organism, etc. is no longer of any interest to SCP-XXXX, SCP-XXXX-1 immediate disappears off of the surface is was on.
Computerized image of SCP-XXXX-1
To date, no attempts to remove SCP-XXXX-1 from a surface have proven successful. The only known way to remove SCP-XXXX-1 is to allow SCP-XXXX to study the location, item, organism, etc. until he is satisfied and decides to remove SCP-XXXX-1 himself. Other than being irremovable, SCP-XXXX has also proven impenetrable, no matter the surface SCP-XXXX-1 is applied to. Once in place nothing is able to pierce SCP-XXXX-1. Multiple tests have been conducted trying to penetrate SCP-XXXX-1 while on multiple surfaces varying in strength and density, non of which have been successful (see testing logs below).
SCP-XXXX remains in a default docile state except under the following conditions:
1. an attempt is made to remove the mask from SCP-XXXX
2. SCP-XXXX-1 is attempted to be covered up by paint or any other coating-like substance.
When one or both of these conditions are broken, SCP-XXXX will go into a severe state of aggression in which he will gain inhuman levels of strength, speed and endurance. SCP-XXXX is somehow able to sense when an instance of SCP-XXXX-1 is being covered, even when many kilometers from the site of the SCP-XXXX-1. The current working theory is that SCP-XXXX-1 acts as a sort of tracking beacon that allows SCP-XXXX to find and return to marked locations, items, organisms, etc. of interest. When an SCP-XXXX-1 has begun to be covered up, an alarm-like system is triggered inside of SCP-XXXX, causing the state of aggression.
SCP-XXXX was discovered in [CITY REDACTED], Massachusetts, after a series of 87 similar vandalism reports were brought to police over the span of three months. All reported "graffiti vandalisms" were instances of SCP-XXXX-1, which was, at the time, thought to be the signature of a new up and coming graffiti artist. MTF ETA-10 was sent in on October 23, 2019 (SCP-XXXX was considered a "visual danger" at the time of discovery) after the reported death of a subway janitor who was "torn to shreds by a mask assailant" after attempting to paint over one of the SCP-XXXX-1s which had appeared on the wall of subway station B in [CITY REDACTED].
Incident 001: logged by R. Praken, Executive Head XXXX Initiative
DATE OF LOG: 11/22/19. 3:22 EST.
SCP-XXXX breached containment after two unauthorized C-class personnel attempted to transfer SCP-XXXX to testing room 3B without proper equipment. The personnel did not have full understanding of SCP-XXXX's capabilities and panicked when SCP-XXXX applied SCP-XXXX-1 onto personnel C-38472's bullet-proof vest. Personnel C-47289 proceeded to shoot SCP-XXXX with a non-lethal electric round. The shock aggravated SCP-XXXX, causing him to throw personnel D-47289 into the wall, knocking him unconscious. SCP-XXXX then lifted personnel C-47289 off of the ground and threw him into the opposite wall, knocking him unconscious.
The incident was caught on security camera. A breach prevention team was deployed immediately to the scene. The deployment team reached SCP-XXXX after one minute and thirty-three seconds in which time SCP-XXXX was found having wandered 364 meters from ground zero of the incident. SCP-XXXX had returned to his docile state and had applied SCP-XXXX-1 onto several surfaces during his time out of containment. SCP-XXXX went willingly with the breach prevention team, but not before applying SCP-XXXX-1 to the surface of Agent Haley Guireman's skin. (Considering SCP-XXXX-1 had no negative effects, proper protection equipment was not considered a necessity in the retaining of SCP-XXXX). SCP-XXXX was returned safely to his holding cell.
Notes:
SCP-XXXX will be given exactly one hour with Agent Guireman twice a week until he decides to remove SCP-XXXX from Agent Guireman's skin. All interactions will be closely monitored and recorded (see Experiment XXXX Logs below).
Both D-class personnel tasked with transporting SCP-XXXX survived with minimal injury. Their actions and incompetence in handling SCP-XXXX will be dealt with accordingly.
Incident 002: logged by R. Praken, Executive Head XXXX Initiative
DATE OF LOG: 1/14/20. 5:36 EST.
SCP-XXXX became extremely aggravated in his holding cell, showing severe signs of discomfort and anger. SCP-XXXX proceeded to ram the holding cell door repeatedly, evidently causing self-inflicted harm. The only known explanations for SCP-XXXX's change in attitude were attempts to remove SCP-XXXX's mask, or the covering of an instance of SCP-XXXX-1. No tests on SCP-XXXX-1 were being made by the SCP Foundation at the time of aggression. The aggravated attitude continued for two hours before Foundation teams were dispatched to search for outside instances of SCP-XXXX-1.
An instance of SCP-XXXX-1 was found in [CITY REDACTED], Massachusetts, 0.56 kilometers from where SCP-XXXX was originally discovered. The instance of SCP-XXXX-1 had been partially covered in spray paint by an unknown graffiti artist. The spray paint was immediately scrubbed away, causing SCP-XXXX returned to a docile state.
Notes:
Teams have been sent out to search for other instances of SCP-XXXX-1 so that they may be contained to prevent any future outbreaks from SCP-XXXX.
SCP-XXXX is to be transported to the sites of these SCP-XXXX-1 instances once a month to study the areas they have been applied to until SCP-XXXX has satisfied himself enough to remove them. SCP-XXXX must be supervised at all times and must not be given any chances to apply SCP-XXXX-1 to any other item, location, organism, etc. in the area.
Experiment XXXX 001: logged by M. Henniga, Research Head XXXX Initiative
DATE OF LOG: 10/24/19. 19:13 EST.
This log was originally recorded as an incident report. The report was moved to experiment logs after valuable data was recorded from the incident. Research Head of the XXXX Initiative, Marly Henniga, has officially declared the incident an "impromptu research scenario".
Personnel attempted to remove SCP-XXXX's mirrored mask upon arrival to the containment facility, before learning that the mask was in fact part of the anomalous human. SCP-XXXX immediately went into a severe state of aggression, in which he experienced inhuman levels of strength, speed and stamina for the duration of the outburst. SCP-XXXX tore the left arm off of Agent Glenda Houssia, and caused blunt forced trauma in several other personnel. No deaths were recorded during or after the incident. All personnel were immediately evacuated off of the floor. Once left alone, SCP-XXXX quickly returned to a state of docile behavior inside of his containment cell, allowing personnel to close the cell door remotely.
Update: 10/26/19. 8:29 EST.
SCP-XXXX was sedated using a coma inducing gas, pumped into his containment unit. SCP-XXXX was then transported to testing room 32C in which his body was strapped down to the testing table. Two Foundation personnel then attempted to remove the mask from SCP-XXXX, only to discover it was firmly attached to SCP-XXXX's face despite lacking any form of fastening device. SCP-XXXX immediate awoke from his narcotic induced sleep and entered a state of severe aggression. SCP-XXXX broke free of his restraints in under two minutes. The personnel in testing room 32C were safely evacuated before SCP-XXXX was able to break free. No further attempts will be made to remove the mirrored mask from SCP-XXXX's face.
Experiment XXXX 002: logged by M. Henniga, Research Head XXXX Initiative
DATE OF LOG: 11/27/19. 6:03 EST.
This log records the only interaction between SCP-XXXX and Agent Haley Guireman to take place after Incident XXXX-A. SCP-XXXX removed SCP-XXXX-1 from the surface of Agent Guireman's skin at the end of their first interaction, no longer warranting any further interactions to take place. Agent Agent Guireman had an ear piece in her right ear instructing her on how to act and what to say throughout the interaction.
SCP-XXXX came to immediate attention when Agent Guireman entered his containment unit. SCP-XXXX immediately greeted Agent Guireman by grabbing a plastic chair from the corner of the containment unit and pulling it in front of his sleeping cot. SCP-XXXX then gestured for Agent Guireman to take a seat. SCP-XXXX proceeded to pick up a porcelain tea set that had been given to him as a potential item of interest three weeks prior. SCP-XXXX carried the tea set over to his cot, from which he then mimed pouring tea into two of the porcelain cups. SCP-XXXX then handed one of the cups to Agent Guireman, taking the second one for himself. SCP-XXXX sat down on the cot facing Agent Guireman and crossed his legs, proceeding to mime sipping the non-existent tea out of the cup. Agent Guireman mocked his movements, stating, "It's very good tea, thank you," in response. Though no facial expression could be viewed, SCP-XXXX showed signs of being overjoyed by this statement. SCP-XXXX then abruptly stood and walked over to the cage in which he kept his pet guinea pig. SCP-XXXX gestured for Agent Guireman to join him at the cage, to which Agent Guireman complied. SCP-XXXX removed the guinea pig from the enclosure and handed it to Agent Guireman, who upon instruction, accepted it. SCP-XXXX mimed stroking the guinea pigs back, watching Agent Guireman intently. Agent Guireman mimicked the movement, petting the guinea pig. SCP-XXXX appeared very pleased by this interaction and spent the remainder of the hour having Agent Guireman play with the guinea pig. When the hour concluded, Agent Guireman handed the guinea pig back to SCP-XXXX, who then placed it back into its cage. SCP-XXXX removed SCP-XXXX-1 from Agent Guireman's skin as she left the containment unit.
Notes: This is the second instance of SCP-XXXX-1 being used in an act of pleasure rather than curiosity. SCP-XXXX appears to be emotionally attracted to Agent Haley Guireman.
Experiment XXXX 003: logged by M. Henniga, Research Head XXXX Initiative
DATE OF LOG: 12/8/19. 13:16 EST.
This experiment log is a follow up to the results found in SCP Interaction-001-978. The results of this experiment will be used to either further confirm or deny the theory proposed in said SCP Interaction.
SCP-XXXX was brought into interview room 4A with researchers Clint Broker and Gary Faenes. Seven potential items of interest were then placed in front of SCP-XXXX:
- Wooden block with a letter painted on each side
- Kitchen Spatula
- Bowling ball
- Combat knife
- Rubber duck
- Image of SCP-4469
- Handheld mirror
After careful inspection of every object except the handheld mirror, SCP-XXXX marked, the combat knife, image of SCP-4469, and the rubber duck with SCP-XXXX-1. The marking of the combat knife was expected, as well as the marking of the image of SCP-4469 considering that SCP-XXXX appears to have extensive knowledge on contained Foundation SCPs. The source of this knowledge is still unknown. Both objects could potentially be used to help remove the mirror mask from SCP-XXXX's face. The marking of the rubber duck raised many questions as they did not match the predicted marked objects. All of these questions were answered once SCP-XXXX was allowed to return to his cell with it. SCP-XXXX gifted the duck to his pet guinea pig and proceeded to spend the next three hours observing the guinea pig's reaction to the rubber duck. SCP-XXXX was not permitted to bring the knife or image back to his containment cell.
Notes: This is the third instance of SCP-XXXX-1 being used out of pleasure, rather than curiosity.
Experiment XXXX-1 001: logged by M. Henniga, Research Head XXXX Initiative
DATE OF LOG: 11/23/19. 11:56 EST.
This log is the result of extensive testing done on the area of which SCP-XXXX-1 was applied to Agent Haley Guireman's skin after the first incident with SCP-XXXX.
An attempted autopsy report of the skin covered in SCP-XXXX-1 has proven impossible after all available tools failed to penetrate the infected area. An X-ray of the covered area showed SCP-XXXX-1 containing similar properties when it came to deflecting X-ray radiation. The make-up of SCP-XXXX-1 is still unknown.
Agent Guireman reported having "no feeling on the covered area." A low flame was brought in contact with Guireman's skin. The covered are showed no reaction to the excess heat. Guireman reported no burning sensation until the flame was brought to the edge of the covered area.
An incision was made at the edge of the covered area and probes were pushed under the covered area. Though heavily sedated, Agent Guireman showed signs of severe pain of from the separation of the soft tissue and SCP-XXXX-1 covered skin. SCP-XXXX-1 appears only to be attached to the surface of Agent Guireman's flesh, having no further roots deeper into her body.
No further testing was made. Agent Guireman will attend routine checkups after every interaction with SCP-XXXX until SCP-XXXX-1 has been removed from her body.
Experiment XXXX-1 002: logged by M. Henniga, Research Head XXXX Initiative
DATE OF LOG: 1/22/20
All experiments below attempt to destroy or damage SCP-XXXX-1 and the objects it is attached to in case any future containment processes are needed to contain SCP-XXXX or SCP-XXXX-1 do to changes in danger levels.
The following objects were used in the experiments below. Each object contains an instance of SCP-XXXX-1 on its surface:
- stainless steel pasta strainer
- surfboard
- wooden hairbrush
- roll of packaging tape
- VHS tape of [REDACTED]'s 1982 wedding ceremony
The pasta strainer was placed in a 4863.2 degree furnace for one hour and twenty-three minutes. The strainer began melting at twelve minutes and thirty-two seconds. SCP-XXXX-1 showed no signs of damage or decay. SCP-XXXX-1 remained firmly intact with the strainer in a melted state. Heat has been marked as an inefficient/non-usable tool against SCP-XXXX-1.
The surfboard and the VHS tape were both shot 132 times with an AWM tactical sniper rifle using .338 Lapua Magnum rounds. All shots landing outside of the covered area pierced the objects. No shots connecting with SCP-XXXX-1 has any effect on the structural integrity of the mark or object. Lethal percussive force has been marked as an inefficient/non-usable tool against SCP-XXXX-1.
The roll of packaging tape was unraveled. The piece of tape containing SCP-XXXX-1 was then carefully cut out from the rest of the roll. The remainder of the roll was discarded as waste. SCP-XXXX-1 disappeared almost immediately from the isolated piece after being separated from the rest of the roll. Isolation/removal has been marked as a possible tool against SCP-XXXX-1.
The hairbrush has been packaged into a titanium alloy safe at an undisclosed location and awaits approval for transportation into an unspecified pocket dimension. Results remain inconclusive.
Notes: SCP-XXXX showed severe discomfort during the course of the experiment. This discomfort has been labeled as closely related to the aggressive outbreaks caused by covering an instance of SCP-XXXX-1. All instances of SCP-XXXX-1 were removed from the destroyed objects within a maximum of two hours after the experiment took place. Times between total destruction of the objects and disappearance of SCP-XXXX-1 from the objects are as follows.
stainless steel pasta strainer……………………………………………..01:52:43
surfboard…………………………………………………………………………….01:22:09
wooden hairbrush……………………………………………………………….N/A
roll of packaging tape…………………………………………………………00:00:06
VHS tape of [REDACTED]'s 1982 wedding ceremony……….00:56:48
Interview 001: logged by J. Mornindar, SCP Communications Expert
DATE OF LOG: 11/8/19. 14:47 EST.
Interviewer: J. Mornindar
Interviewee: SCP-XXXX
Notes: SCP-XXXX has been supplied with a notepad and pencil due to the fact that he lacks any audible capabilities. As of the current date, SCP-XXXX is capable of basic written responses or responses that do not require audible capabilities. SCP-XXXX's responses will be recorded in italics since the responses will not be picked up in the audio recorder used in the interview.
At the beginning of the interview, SCP-XXXX marked the first sheet of paper on the notepad, then proceeded to tear the page out and place it in his sweatshirt pocket. SCP-XXXX's usage of said piece of paper will be monitored closely.
Mornindar: Hello SCP-XXXX.
[ no response ]
Mornindar: Do you know who I am?
SCP-XXXX: No.
Mornindar: I am James Mornindar. I specialize in communicating with sapient SCPs incapable of speech or speech in any known language.
[ no response ]
Mornindar: Do you have a name?
SCP-XXXX: No.
Mornindar: Are you okay with me calling you SCP-XXXX?
[ SCP-XXXX nods ]
Mornindar: Why do you mark things with SCP-XXXX-1?
SCP-XXXX: ?
Mornindar: This.
[ Mornindar shows SCP-XXXX a computerized image of SCP-XXXX-1 ]
SCP-XXXX: To learn.
Mornindar: Learn what?
SCP-XXXX: The answers.
Mornindar: Answers to what?
SCP-XXXX: Anything and everything.
[ Mornindar leans in to speak into the audio recorder ]
Mornindar: SCP-XXXX appears to think in the abstract, straying from black and white answers. He appears to thrive in the grey areas that most humans tend to avoid due to instinctual discomfort.
SCP-XXXX: Yes.
Mornindar: What do you most desire, SCP-XXXX?
SCP-XXXX: 978.
Mornindar: Did you mean SCP-978?
SCP-XXXX: Yes.
Mornindar: How do you know about SCP-978?
SCP-XXXX: Observation.
Mornindar: That doesn't answer my question.
[ no response ]
Mornindar: What do you want SCP-978 for?
SCP-XXXX: No.
Mornindar: No?
SCP-XXXX: You use.
Mornindar: You want us to use it on you?
[ SCP-XXXX nods ]
Mornindar: Why should we do that?
SCP-XXXX: To answer questions, James.
[ SCP-XXXX abruptly stands, pockets the pencil and walks to the door awaiting transportation back to his holding cell ]
[ Mornindar leans in to speak directly into the audio recorder. ]
Mornindar: SCP-XXXX has cooperated greatly, further studies will be made based off of the information gained during this interaction.
END LOG
SCP Interaction 001-978: logged by M. Henniga, Research Head XXXX Initiative
DATE OF LOG: 11/30/19. 12:31 EST.
Pre-Interaction Notes: Too much is unknown about SCP-XXXX to warrant extensive interactions with other SCPs. This experiment was authorized by XXXX Initiative Executive Head Ryan Pracken after careful consideration of the potential gains and losses of an experiment of this magnitude. The discovery of SCP-XXXX's desires/motives has been deemed of utmost importance. No other SCP interactions that include SCP-XXXX are to be conducted without direct authorization of Executive Head Ryan Praken until future notice.
Discoveries: SCP-XXXX was photographed with SCP-978. The image shows SCP-XXXX in front of a mirror, with his hood down and back to the camera. The mirror mask that covers SCP-XXXX's face sits on the ground next to him, with pieces of flash still attached to the back side of it. SCP-XXXX stands smiling in the mirror, his face severely deformed. SCP-XXXX's nose is completely missing, leaving a hole with pieces of skull showing. The skin over his mouth is severely misshapen, causing rows of teeth to show even though SCP-XXXX's mouth is closed. SCP-XXXX's eyes protrude from his sockets, making it impossible for his eyelids to close completely. Multiple holes exist in SCP-XXXX's skin around his face, leaving exposed muscle and bone. Despite this SCP-XXXX appears overjoyed at what he sees in the mirror, reaching out with his right hand to touch his own reflection. Both his hands are covered in fresh blood giving the appearance of having clawed the mask off his face with his own two hands.
Post-Interaction Notes: There are multiple theories on the results of the SCP-978 Polaroid photo. The result was especially surprising considering that SCP-XXXX becomes extremely hostile at any attempts to remove its mask. The leading theory concludes that improperly removing the mask can cause serious, if not fatal harm to SCP-XXXX. This would explain the motive behind SCP-XXXX's constant studying of his surroundings. It is now believed that SCP-XXXX marks items, locations, organisms, etc. with SCP-XXXX-1 when he thinks said item, location, organism, etc. may lead him closer to finding a way to remove the mask with minimal damage. Continued study into this theory will occur in the near future.
SCP Interaction 002-4469: PENDING AUTHORIZATION…
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