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Item #: SCP-XXXX
Object Class: Safe
Special Containment Procedures: SCP-XXXX is contained in a modified menagerie enclosure. Modification of containment cell consists of installment of rebar protective cages around all surveillance camera emplacements.
SCP-XXXX is to be given ten kilograms of cooked hamburger meat once per day for food and a cattle style water-trough is to be refilled every other day. The water trough is to be removed once per week for cleaning. Cleaning actions are to be performed by personnel that have been introduced to SCP-XXXX prior to entrance to prevent hostile reactions.
In the event SCP-XXXX is uncooperative and Foundation Scientist Dr. James Handel or Foundation Veterinarian Dr. Arnold Curtis are unavailable, SCP-XXXX can be coaxed into cooperating with a selection from Reward-List-XXXX. If SCP-XXXX becomes hostile, all care is to be suspended and no personnel may enter the containment cell with the exception of Dr. Handel or Dr. Curtis.
During (and at conclusion of) interviews, tests, or veterinary checkups, SCP-XXXX may be rewarded for cooperation with samples from a single package of eight [REDACTED]-Brand uncooked hot dogs per event, and requests for rewards listed in Addendum XXXX-X DATE DATE DATE are to be approved within moderation.
Due to the unpredictability and sensitive nature of the SCP's memorized quotations, a Level XXXXXXXX
Description: SCP-XXXX is a quadrupedal, predatory creature of an unknown genus. SCP-XXXX has a body length of 1.72 meters, with an additional 2.38 meter-long tail. When standing with its normal posture, SCP-XXXX has a shoulder height of 0.79 meters. Estimated body mass is between 87 and 95 kilograms.
SCP-XXXX is similar in appearance to a number of existing mammal lifeforms, notably several species of rodents and felines; however, by its own account, it has extraterrestrial origins. (See Addendum-XXXX-XXX) SCP-XXXX's anatomy has the following observable similarities to non-SCP creatures found in the standard world:
- Rat-like tail
- Physical build and stance most similar to the Marbled Cat (Pardofelis marmorata) (Note that SCP-XXXX's size and weight are several magnitudes larger than any recorded captures of Pardofelis marmorata, being more comparable to a Sumatran tiger (Panthera tigris sondaica)
- Fangs, canines, and claws are of types found in numerous predatory organisms (Note that SCP-XXXX's are larger in proportion to its body than non-anomalous animals)
- Enhanced sensory organs and structural differences as a result of normal predatory evolution (See Addendum-XXXX-XX for xeno-biologist YYYY YYY YY's analysis of XXXXYXXXXPLANETXXX)
Dr. Handel's statement reports SCP-XXXX's physical appearance suggests the creature could be categorized as a member of Group Feliformia (suborder within Order Carnivora, of Kingdom Animalia)1. The creature has displayed some behavioral patterns consistent with members of suggested group, however, the resemblance is largely anatomical.
SCP-XXXX has an abnormally high body temperature; daily testing shows an average temperature of 48 degrees Celsius. Individuals in close proximity to SCP-XXXX report a sensation similar to touching a person with a high fever due to its high body heat.
The SCP has not shown any symptoms of heatstroke or overheating related maladies, and prefers rooms with a higher than normal room temperature. SCP-XXXX's unusual structure and metabolism show that it should be highly active, though the creature tends to sleep most hours with occasional breaks for basic needs.
SCP-XXXX is capable of human speech, and a series of daily speech therapy sessions greatly improved its ability to communicate coherently with Foundation personnel. The creature appears to "learn" speech by sound; when originally contained, the SCP knew only a handful of rudimentary words and phrases, such as "food", "drink", and "fight". It has since expanded its vocabulary and can communicate by mentally selecting remembered words and arranging them to relay its intended meaning. While the result is not always grammatically correct, SCP-XXXX has cooperated well with Foundation personnel in linguistic therapy.
In addition to SCP-XXXX's own speech, it has an unknown amount of "memorized" dialogue that it has heard at some point in the past. These memories can be "triggered" by words, actions, and, on one occasion, facial expressions that are presumably similar to those it has witnessed in relation to the triggered dialogue.
When a "trigger" occurs in SCP-XXXX's presence, the creature assumes a trance-like state, shifting its posture, usually to an erect and belligerent stance, and speaking with in a different voice than its usual. These trance-quotes vary in length, from curt half-sentences to what Dr. Handel described as a short speech. Only one speaker is quoted at a time by SCP-XXXX during a triggered memory, and on some occasions there are substantial pauses in its recitation where persons unknown are speaking.
Following the blankth ADDENDUM INTERVIEW TALK, SCP-XXXX has shared many details of its extraterrestrial origins, 'life' before containment, an event it refers to as XXXXX, and an entity (as yet unconfirmed; classified as SCP-XXXX-2) which it refers to as "Master" or "Mally".
Addendum XXXX-1: Discovery
SCP-XXXX was discovered by a civilian in ███ ███████, ██. Prior to discovery of the animal, civilian emergency vehicles were responding to 911 calls regarding an explosion near the █.█.█. Recording Studios. Subsequent investigation determined the explosion to be unrelated to SCP-XXXX, (probable cause remains natural gas explosion, repeat, unrelated to SCP-XXXX).
SCP-XXXX first came to Foundation attention when a civilian mistook undercover Foundation Sgt. Johann Kent for a civilian law enforcement officer and told him about a dog fight. occurring in a nearby alley. Sgt. Kent investigated and found SCP-XXXX in a fight with a number of stray and domesticated dogs. Officer Kent's written account stated that the creature was fighting on its own against the pack; SCP-XXXX appeared to have already eliminated several dogs and the majority of the rest had injuries of varying severity.
Sgt. Kent radioed Site-XXX and the response team was able to sedate SCP-XXXX with an XX milligram dose of XXXXXXX. (XXXXXXX is standard sedation used for large cats). The SCP was transported to Site-XXX, and placed in a temporary containment cell to await transfer to a standard menagerie enclosure (Cell Block XXXX). Construction of Cell Block-XXXX was assigned to Foundation Engineer Thomas Lionel.
Addendum XXXX-2: Observation log.01
Date: ██/08/████
Second day of containment; SCP-XXXX is still contained in temporary enclosure during construction of primary cell. SCP-XXXX has not adapted optimally to new surroundings, displaying (expected) signs of chronic stress due to limited space. The watering trough has been used extensively, with SCP-XXXX consuming what is believed to be a normal amount for its size and mass.
Note-1: SCP-XXXX displays behavioral patterns consistent with non-intelligent lifeforms, basic predatory instincts, excessive sleeping, stalking, in addition to the physical attributes that are generally superior to it's cousins found in nature. I am leaving tomorrow for a █ day vacation; I am requesting authorization (see second file) to conduct intelligence laboratory tests upon my return. -Dr. J. Handel
Note-2: SCP-XXXX's behavior is characteristic of multiple (catlike) predators in nature. Its diet is probably extremely similar to any of the "big cats" that are found in zoos around the world. Feeding it should not be an issue; it is almost certainly primarily carnivorous, and a standard zoo diet should suffice. In addition, as this feline-like creature appears to simply be another previously undiscovered (and thus almost certainly critically endangered) species. I would go so far as to possibly dispute the SCP status classification due to a lack of anomalous traits, behaviors, and its physical appearance mostly consistent with that found elsewhere in nature. -Dr. A. Curtis
Addendum XXXX-3: Observation log.02
Date: ██/09/████
As of the third day since initial containment, SCP-XXXX has not consumed the ground hamburger meat sample in its feeding container. SCP-XXXX has consumed an average of twenty-one point seven liters of purified water per complete twenty-four hour period. SCP-XXXX spends the majority of time curled in a resting position in a sleep state. When external stimuli occur in the SCP's hearing, it will awaken and attempt to locate an exit from the containment chamber. Attempts consist of climbing along every surface with apparent goal of finding an opening in the cell. After a duration of anywhere between three to ten minutes, SCP-XXXX will abruptly end attempts and resume a lethargic state after consuming liquid nourishment only.
Beginning today, I will commence Feeding Sample Tests to determine SCP-XXXX's diet.
Note: On the refusal to eat, most animals will not eat for several days after captivity due to the stress of a new, unfamiliar environment, so it's most likely temporary and not cause for worry. SCP-XXXX will no doubt gain an appetite before long. I concur with Doctor Handel that SCP-XXXX should be put through several intelligence tests, but due to its size, such tests should only occur with a certified Foundation Zoologist/Biologist/Animal Trainer present. -Dr. A. Curtis
Addendum XXXX-4: SCP-XXXX Temporary Containment Cell Feeding Test Log Sessions 1-3
Addendum XXXX-5: Email Request for Surveillance Modification
To: Doctor James Handel, Foundation Scientist:
From: Engineer Lionel: SCP-XXXX Containment: Date: ██/11/████
Subject: Issues with SCP-XXXX containment; We need you back on site.Hello, Doctor, I know you just got away on your █ day leave, but we've run into a problem already. You remember that catlike creature (official designation SCP-XXXX) that we captured in █.█. on the 6th? We had it contained fully before you left, and (don't worry), it's still contained, but we've got a problem. It's been chewing on the cameras and has taken some of them out. It's not critical; only cameras 1, 4 and 7 have been disabled, but we'll need to tranq it again so we can install new cameras or, if you want to wait a little, transfer it to the new cell when it's finished in a couple weeks. We'll need some sort of protective cases for them too. Any ideas? I'll send the Containment Security Office an email detailing what we need, but you'll probably need to cut your vacation short and report back. Sorry, but it shouldn't take too long and you'll be able to take off again soon. -Thomas Lionel, B.Eng.
Addendum XXXX-6: Official Request for Surveillance Modification
Forwarded From T. Lionel (Foundation Engineer), Dr. Handel (Foundation Scientist):
To: Foundation Management: Containment Security Officer:
Date: ██/12/████
Submitting request for Surveillance Modification: Containment of SCP-XXXX (Class: Safe; Priority Level: Medium)
Surveillance System for SCP-XXXX containment chamber has been damaged; out of seven (7) cameras installed during initial containment, two (2) cameras remain operational at the time of this writing. Additional camera installations are required for continued surveillance. In addition, the cameras will require some form of reinforcement, in the form of a cage cover or simply stronger materials.
Addendum XXXX-7: SCP-XXXX Displaying Malnourished State
As of ██/14/████, with the single exception of Test Session 3, SCP-XXXX has refused solid nourishment of any type for a duration of eight days. SCP-XXXX's malnourished state has progressed from slight to mild. It continues to intake liquid nourishment of around twenty-two (22) liters (l) per rough twenty-four (24) hour period over random intervals but ignores all solid nourishment placed in the containment chamber. SCP-XXXX exhibits behavioral signs of keen appetite, including increased motion, agitated movements, and interrupted sleep cycles.
Based on statistics from similar animals of relatively similar size and weight, if refusal continues, SCP-XXXX could succumb to malnutrition anywhere from seven to thirty days. Doctor James Handel is returning to the Site tonight and we will continue attempts to feed the creature. If it continues to refuse food, sedation and administration of intravenous treatment will be necessary to keep it alive. -Dr. A. Curtis
Addendum XXXX-8: Interview/communication attempt
The following interview was made to establish presence or absence of anomalous speech ability in SCP-XXXX:
Interviewed: SCP-XXXX
Interviewer: Dr. Handel, Foundation Scientist/Researcher. Also observing: Dr. Curtis
Date: ██/15/████Foreword: (Addendum-XXXX-8-a): The containment cell being constructed for SCP-XXXX was completed, and the SCP was transferred from Containment Cell Block ███-██. (The transfer was performed for surveillance system upgrade). SCP-XXXX was sedated with [REDACTED] used in initial transportation to containment. Sedation successful. Transportation to newly completed containment cell successful.
The containment was successful, however, a class D-Personnel involved in transporting the creature reported that it spoke, but unintelligibly. When Doctors Curtis and Handel were informed, it was decided to attempt an interview. Interview initiated. (English {United States version (simplified English)}) was selected for first communication attempt as SCP-XXXX was discovered in North American region.
<Begin Log>
SCP-XXXX: (As sedation wears off, begins attempts to locate exit by exploring/climbing along walls of new containment cell. SCP's actions are noted by Dr. Curtis to be identical to zoo animals' behavior when placed in unfamiliar enclosures.)
Dr. Handel: "Hello, I am Dr. Handel. You are SCP-XXXX and are being contained in the Foundation. Can you understand me?"
SCP-XXXX: (No acknowledgement/Continues exploration of new containment cell)
Dr. Handel: "SCP-XXXX, please acknowledge if you can understand my speech."
SCP-XXXX: (Pauses attempts to escape containment cell. SCP initiates direct eye contact with Dr. Handel for an interval of six (6) seconds, then resumes exploration of cell.)
Dr. Handel: "SCP-XXXX, if you will not acknowledge me, this interview will end. Please give some sign you can understand me."
SCP-XXXX: (Continues to ignore Dr. Handel, continues attempts to find exit)
Dr. Handel: (To Dr. Curtis) "I guess it either can't understand me or won't." (Makes last attempt to communicate with SCP) "SCP-XXXX, if you have the ability to communicate, I am ordering you to speak to me. SCP-XXXX, that is an or—-" (breaks off as SCP-XXXX abruptly becomes stationary. SCP-XXXX initiates eye contact with Dr. Handel)
SCP-XXXX: (Snarls) "[EXPLETIVE REDACTED] off." (SCP breaks eye contact and resumes attempts to locate a way out of containment)
Dr. Handel: (Taken aback) "Uh…" (stammers) "Um," (aside to Dr. Curtis) "okay then…"
Dr. Handel: "SCP-XXXX, can you understand me? Respond with 'yes' or 'no'."
SCP-XXXX: (SCP-XXXX pauses movement momentarily, then resumes activity)
<End Log>
Closing Statement: Interview ended. Total duration five (5) minutes, thirty-four (34) seconds.
Interviewer's Notes:
The creature is definitely an SCP. We were unaware that it could talk, and now it is certain the SCP classification is justified. I am postponing my vacation and will submit a request for permission to begin intelligence tests with SCP-XXXX. -Dr. James Handel
Observer's Notes: In spite of the offensiveness of the communication from SCP-XXXX, I am not certain it understands the meaning of what it said. SCP-XXXX's behavior following the comment was inconsistent with standard human behavior after making a similar utterance.
In other words, I believe it is possible SCP-XXXX has vocal abilities similar to a number of Parakeets, including the common "talking-bird" species (Melopsittacus undulatus). I theorize that SCP-XXXX mimics human speech by sound without comprehending its meaning. -Dr. A. Curtis
Addendum XXXX-9: Intelligence Testing Session 1
Interviewed: SCP-XXXX
Interviewer: Dr. Handel, Foundation Scientist/Researcher. Also observing: Dr. Curtis
Date: ██/16/████Foreword: Interview scheduled for the purpose of exploring SCP-XXXX's speech.
<Begin Log>(SCP-XXXX exhibits no fear of Foundation personnel, approaching the observation window and scanning the room until Dr. Handel speaks through the intercom, after which it resumes pacing the enclosure)
Dr. Handel: "SCP-XXXX, you are being held in a containment cell in the Foundation. Please give some sign you understand me."
SCP-XXXX: (No response, continues pacing)
Dr. Handel: "SCP-XXXX, if you are capable of communication, please respond."
SCP-XXXX: (No response)
<Attempts continue for several minutes without success. Dr. Curtis consults notes during Dr. Handel's attempts.>
Dr. Handel: (Aside to Dr. Curtis) "Nothing. What do you think?" (Dr. Curtis steps forward to the microphone)
Dr. Curtis: "May I? I have an idea." (Dr. Handel nods and steps back)
Dr. Handel: "Go ahead."
Dr. Curtis: (Reading from notes) "SCP-XXXX, if you have the ability to communicate, I am ordering you to speak to me. SCP-XXXX, that is-" (Breaks off as SCP-XXXX stops pacing and whips around to face the window, snarling)
SCP-XXXX: "[EXPLETIVE REDACTED] off." (Relaxes and resumes pacing)
Dr. Handel: "It…did you see that? That's exactly what it did before when I said that."
Dr. Curtis: "It had exactly the same posture and snarl. Everything was identical. I'll read it again: SCP-XXXX, if you have the ability to communicate, I am ordering you to speak to me. SCP-XX-" (SCP-XXXX repeats the process, snarling at the window)
SCP-XXXX: "[EXPLETIVE REDACTED] off." (Resumes walking)
<Interviewers repeat the test three more times, Dr. Handel attempting the third. Each repetition is cut off sooner and sooner.>
Dr. Handel: "SCP-XXXX, if you have the ability to communicate, I am ordering you t-"
SCP-XXXX: (Mirroring stance and voice for the fifth time) "[EXPLETIVE DELETED] off." (After relaxing stance, is visibly strained; the creature makes an undecipherable sound and shuffles toward the corner where it sleeps)
<After Dr. Handel repeats the sentences for a sixth time:>
SCP-XXXX: (Snaps into the same rigid posture and recites the same phrase. After speaking, the SCP makes a sound of distress and curls up into a ball to sleep, only to leap to its feet when the command sentence is repeated a seventh time. After recitation, the SCP makes a louder distress call and curls up again tighter, shivering.)
Dr. Handel: "That's enough. We'll conclude the interview; somehow it's harming the SCP. We can discuss the results after this." (Dr. Curtis nods assent)
<End Log>
Closing Statement:
Interviewer's Notes: The sentence in question appeared to "trigger" the identical responses in SCP-XXXX. Whether this is the result of a motor or habitual response is not known for sure, but each was virtually indistinguishable from the others. The last three times the sentence was spoken, the SCP's reaction after it's speech was negative. Somehow the action stressed or physically tired the creature. Another interview will be conducted tomorrow. -Dr. James Handel
Observer's Notes: The SCP's communication was repeated identically each time the phrase was spoken. The conformity of the responses leads me to believe that they were automatic, or reflexive to the stimuli of the "order". The contradiction between the hostile speech and the distressed behavior of SCP-XXXX as the experiment was continued shows that the automatic response in some way harmed, or, more likely, strained or exhausted the creature, which is already not consuming nourishment and is likely weakening. I advise that that particular command trigger not be repeated; we have proved that it works and there is no need to further stress the creature and risk its health. -Dr. A. Curtis
Addendum XXXX-10: Intelligence Testing Session 2
Interviewed: SCP-XXXX
Interviewer: Dr. Handel. Overseeing, Dr. Curtis.
Foreword: Dr. Curtis noted that SCP-XXXX had refused most food to date and was likely weakening. Dr. Handel agreed that the previously discovered "trigger command" would not be used to avoid negatively affecting the SCP.
<Begin Log>
Dr. Handel: "SCP-XXXX, can you understand me?"
SCP-XXXX: (After initial curiosity over Foundation personnel's arrival ends, ignores speaker)
Dr. Handel: (Taking care to avoid giving a direct order) "SCP-XXXX, we want to help you, but we can't do that if you don't talk to us. If you are capable of speech, please respond?"
SCP-XXXX: (Looks over from where it is curled up, then resumes original position) Makes an indiscernible sound. Dr. Curtis steps forward)
Dr. Curtis: "Hang on, what did it just say? The SCP just spoke."
<Break Log>
<(Live recording is replayed>
SCP-XXXX: (Clean audio replay:) "Fee…feedy."
<Resume Log>
Dr. Curtis: "That, right there; it said 'feedy', as in 'feed'."Dr. Handel: "Yes, but the SCP has refused every sample we've tested. It simply will not eat."
Dr. Curtis: "SCP-XXXX, what is 'feedy'?"
SCP-XXXX: (Perks up, swiveling its head around to make eye contact with Dr. Curtis. The SCP tenses as if preparing to stand up.) (Speaking slowly) "Feedy…feedy…feedy feedy."
Dr. Curtis: "Is 'feedy' food?"
SCP-XXXX: (Rolls over to face the window, noticeably eager.) "Feedy foody feedy feedy. Foody foody." (Continues repeating the two words as the interviewers confer)
Dr. Handel: "Alright, it wants to be fed. Since it ate the pork chops you tested, that should be our first try."
SCP-XXXX: (After sample is placed in enclosure, stands up and approaches sample. SCP-XXXX sniffs the pork chops, then backs away.) "Feedy handy. Feedy feedy. Handy feedy. Handy feedy feedy."
Dr. Handel: (Frowns) "Is it…is it saying…my name?"
Dr. Curtis: "No, I think it's saying "hand feed" or "hand food". It wants to be hand-fed."
<Break Log>
(D-57621 was given two raw pork chops and told to approach SCP-XXXX slowly and offer it the samples.)
<Resume Log>
(D-57621 enters the containment cell and, walking slowly to avoid alarming SCP-XXXX, moves toward the creature with the samples in his hands. Upon his entering the enclosure, SCP-XXXX rises from its resting position and eyes D-57621 with interest. The Class D is visibly fearful.)
D-57621: (According to Dr. Curtis' advice, speaking in a friendly voice,) "Here buddy!" (holds the samples toward SCP-XXXX) "You want some food?" (SCP-XXXX starts to approach D-57621, who takes a step back and shoots a glance behind him at the observation window.)
Dr. Handel: "D-57621, do not take your eyes off SCP-XXXX. You may stand where you are." (Dr. Curtis whispers something, and Dr. Handel turns back to the microphone) "Whatever you do, do not try to run. Give SCP-XXXX the sample and then wait for instructions."
SCP-XXXX: (Approaches D-57621, who visibly shakes. D-57621 extends the two samples of meat toward the SCP, who approaches within a meter of the Class D. SCP-XXXX makes an indistinct sound and the Class D stiffens)
Dr. Handel: "Did the SCP say something? What did it say?"
D-57621: (Starts to reply, then freezes as SCP-XXXX reaches it. The SCP begins walking in a circle around the Class D, rubbing its back against
Dr. Handel:
SCP-XXXX: "
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<End Log, [optional time info]>
Closing Statement: [Small summary and passage on what transpired afterward]
Addendum XXXX-17: Speech Test Session 8 Interview
Interviewed: SCP-XXXX
Interviewer: Dr. Handel
Foreword: Dr. Handel's request to bring a six count packet of cooked hamburger patties as reward for SCP-XXXX's cooperation granted.
<Begin Log, ██/XX/████>
SCP-XXXX: "Handy Handy Handy hi hi hi foody foody food foody burgah burgah burgah gimme gimme gimme.
Dr. Handel: "Okay, you can have one. You get the rest after we talk, okay?" (gives SCP-XXXX two hamburger patties)
SCP-XXXX: Food food food likey likey likey foody foody food food Handy foody foody foody foody. Likey doggy likey burgah foody foody foody.Dr. Handel: "You like the food? You do? I want to know if you like hamburgers or hot dogs more?" (SCP-XXXX does not understand; Dr. Handel takes a hamburger and a hot dog from his bag, instantly gaining the SCP's undivided attention. Dr. Handel holds the two samples in opposite hands) "Okay, SCP-XXXX, I want you to walk to the food that you like more. That you like more, okay? I want you to walk over to the left side (waves the hot dog) if you like hot dogs more than you like hamburgers, and walk to my right hand (waves the hamburger patty) if you like hamburgers more than you like hot dogs. Okay?"
SCP-XXXX: (After a moment of indecision, trots to Dr. Handel's left hand, and eats the offered hot dog)
Dr. Handel: "Ok, so you like hot dogs more than hamburgers, is that right? Do you want me to bring you hot dogs more often?"
SCP-XXXX: Doggy doggy love doggy love doggy more doggy more more more Mally give me doggy Mally give me doggy doggy love doggy love doggy doggy more more more more want doggy.
Dr. Handel: (When SCP-XXXX mentions "Mally") "XXXX, who is Mally? Can you tell me who Mally is? Who is Mally?"
SCP-XXXX: Mally master master. Mally good master. Likey Mally. Mally give Babby doggy doggy doggies lovey lovey doggies doggies lovey doggies. Babby lovey lovey lovey doggies.
Dr. Handel: "Ok, so 'Mally' is your master, is that right?" (SCP-XXXX nods vigorously while eating) "And 'Mally' gives you hot dogs, is that right too?" (SCP nods vigorously again) "What…and who is 'Mally' exactly? Is 'Mally' a male?
SCP-XXXX: (SCP-XXXX appears to ponder the question, then yawns loudly, abruptly curling up into the position it sleeps in) Babby tired tired. Babby sleepy yes sleepy. Babby be lazy now now…night night night Handy Handy. Babby sleepy.
Dr. Handel: "Um, XXXX, I'm not finished…you can't just-" (Is interrupted by loud snore from the SCP. Dr. Handel gets up from chair quietly, speaks aside to Dr. Curtis) "I'm not going to try to wake it, we'll just have to meet again tomorrow." (Exits)
<End Log>
Closing Statement: Interview concluded. Next session scheduled for subsequent day, DATE DATE DATE
Interviewer's Notes: Progress is slow but steady. SCP-XXXX seems to only have the energy or motivation for a few minutes of discussion before going to sleep. Tomorrow I will continue to question it about its 'Master', this 'Mally' that the SCP has mentioned numerous times. Requesting one package of eight count █████-Brand hot dogs as reward for SCP-XXXX's cooperation; hopefully rewarding it for participation will motivate it to converse for longer sessions. I understand that Dr. Curtis' lab aide, Laurence Stevens, has expressed his disapproval of my handling of SCP-XXXX's abrupt nap. I stand by my decision to let a sleeping dog lie. -Dr. James Handel
Observer's Notes: James' system of reward-based progress with SCP-XXXX is working fantastically and he has done a remarkable job of coaxing SCP-XXXX into extended conversations in a very short time. Interview times are still somewhat brief, but each one is longer than the last and the SCP is making steady progress in Handel's speech therapy sessions as well, with clearly audible improvements in its speech. I will continue to observe sessions and conduct biweekly checkups. -Dr. A. Curtis
Addendum XXXX-20: Speech Test Session 9 Interview
Interviewed: SCP-XXXX
Interviewer: Dr. Handel
Foreword: The interview was conducted for the purpose of learning more about the entity designated as SCP-XXXX-2.
**<Begin Log, ██/XX+1/████ **
SCP-XXXX: (SCP wakes up and shows eagerness as Dr. Handel enters the containment cell)
Dr. Handel: "
SCP-XXXX: "
Interviewer: "
Person: "
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Person: "
Interviewer: "So who is Mally? Is he like you?"
Person: "Mally like me. Mally like me lots."
Interviewer: "No, I mean, does Mally look like you? Is he a (consults notes) Is Mally a 'Babby' like you?"
Person: "No no. Babby Babby. Mally not Babby; Mally Mally. Mally looky di…diff…diffy…looky wrong. Looky wrong wrong."
Interviewer: "Okay, so Mally is not a Babby like you, right?" (XXXX nods vigorously) "So, is Mally a human like me? What is he li-…Can you describe Mally?"
Person: "Dee…Deesss…scribby?"
Interviewer: "Here's what I mean; I want to you tell me about Mally. Can you do that?"
Person: "Mally is Mally. Mally dead. Mally dead dead. Mally soldier. Mally fight fight. Mally Babby master. Mally master. Babby love master."
Interviewer: "
Person: (Stiffens, mirroring stance seen in Interview 1 XXXX and speaking coherently in an unfamiliar voice) "Malek? Malek's the maverick the thirty-eighth's been dreaming of for decades. He's led the redumanae for as long as anyone can remember. He's the one who took out the Monarch's father, and just a couple days ago the Terrible Sword blew its main reactor core to bits. Wonder who was behind that, eh?" (SCP slumps to its normal stance and looks eagerly to Dr. Handel for a treat)
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[Repeat as necessary]
<End Log, [optional time info]>
Closing Statement: The
Addendum XXXX-22: Speech Test Session BLAH Interview
Interviewed: SCP-XXXX
Interviewer: Dr. Handel
Foreword: This SECOND interview was conducted for the purpose of learning more about the entity designated as SCP-XXXX-2.
**<Begin Log, ██/XX+2/████ **
SCP-XXXX: "Babby in battle. Biggy battle. War war. Babby feedy feedy kill kill."
Dr. Handel: "There was a battle? Where was this battle?"
SCP-XXXX: "Ship ship. Fighty on ship ship. Gun gun kill kill food food. Shoot shoot bite bite. Babby fight fight. Babby fight hard hardy."
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[Repeat as necessary]
<End Log, [optional time info]>
Closing Statement: The
Addendum XXXX-40: Speech Test Session 8 Interview
Interviewed: SCP-XXXX
Interviewer: Dr. Handel
Foreword: Dr. Handel's request for additional interviews with SCP-XXXX granted; Interview scheduled subsequently. Dr. Handel's request to bring one (1) package of eight (8) count █████-Brand hot dogs as reward for SCP-XXXX's cooperation granted.
<Begin Log, DATE DATE DATE DATE DATE>
SCP-XXXX: (As Dr. Handel enters the containment cell, SCP-XXXX wakes up from sleep state and assumes manner similar to a pet dog's manner when its owner arrives home)
Dr. Handel: "Hey there! How are you doing, buddy?" (The SCP trots over to Dr. Handel and rubs its back against his legs. Dr. Handel scratches under the SCP's jaw, with the result that SCP begins purring in a contented manner)
SCP-XXXX: (Talking rapidly) "Handy Handy Handy hi Handy hi Handy hi hi hi hi hi I hungry hungry hungry I I I hungry I hungry hungry feed me feed feed me food food food" (referring to the █████-Brand hot dogs) "doggy doggy doggy want doggy want doggy gimme doggy gimme gimme gimme want doggy."
Dr. Handel: (Chuckles as SCP-XXXX moves away from him, turning and pacing around his legs energetically while focused on the hot dog packet) "Not yet, you have to earn it first. You know that." (Sits down in folding chair, holding the hot dog packet above his head to keep it away from SCP-XXXX) "Okay, down boy! down boy! sit down buddy! You can have one if you sit down."
SCP-XXXX: (Immediately drops to the floor)
Dr. Handel: "Good boy!" (unwraps one hot dog and tosses it to SCP-XXXX, who catches and eats it) "Okay buddy, you can have the rest when we are finished, got it?"
SCP-XXXX: (Nods vigorously) "Yes yes yes yes yes ok ok ok ok yes yes yes I will will will will food good good good food food good good good doggy doggy doggy doggy doggy want want finished finished finished want doggy doggy doggy."
Dr. Handel: "Okay, so, today we are going to
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Closing Statement: The
Babble SCP-XXXX has shown a remarkable learning capacity when motivated by food, particularly 'junk food' or simply normal 'snacks'. His (it is definitely a he) The SCP's mentality is that of a loyal dog, as it displays behavioral and instinctual patterns that are near identical to a standard household pet.
Note-2 BabbleThe SCP has almost stopped making references to his its previous owner SCP-XXXX-2, which indicates it has come to view myself as its primary caregiver.
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*Ideas: The SCP attacks the younger Dr. L. Steven when in testing, after he insults (implies that he is incompetent) Dr. James Handel and says that he will take over (after recent promotion)? Dr. Steven is either severely injured and/or killed, and SCP is interviewed as to why he did that.
Dr. Curtis is called in to determine if SCP-XXXX is hostile. Conducts interview. SCP recognizes him as friend of "Handy".
Note: SCP-XXXX is not an actively hostile threat to personnel. My interview with the creature…The SCP-XXXX defended its actions and expressed its affection for Dr. Handel as its caretaker. Dr. Steven provoked the SCP with disregard for Foundation protocol and ethical CHANGE standards, resulting in a verbal comment that SCP-XXXX perceived (misread) as hostile intent and defended Dr. Handel.
