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Proofreaders be advised: in the first few parts, SCP-5XXX-A is the name of the human. "Failed hatching" is the name of the instance. I've definitely mixed them up a few times, so if you spot any of them, please tell me
This article features aggressive friendliness to colourblind readers. text in this style is meant to represent "revised text". I'll make a note of it in-world when I can be arsed, which isn't now.
Item #: SCP-5XXX
Object Class: keter
Special Containment Procedures:
Subject R., Hosting the only instance of a failed hatch SCP-5XXX, is to be housed on site-06-3 premises, undergoing regular inspections by a psychiatrist.
Subject R.'s mental stability is key to the confinement of SCP-5XXX. As such, the following measures are necessary to keep her mental health in check:
- Dignity: Subject R. is to be referred to by her name, and not as "SCP-5XXX". surveillance equipment, while present and recording, will be said to only operate between 10am-18pm.
- Basic comfort: Subject R. is to be allowed food, sleep, and hygiene of decent quality.
- Distraction: Subject R. is to be given access to entertainment of her choice, vetted by research staff.
- Activity: Subject R. is to be given access to exercise equipment, study material, and a basic kitchen.
- Social interaction: Subject R. is to be visited regularly by appropriate members of staff outside of her appointed psychoanalysis personnel.
Phase 1: establishing the framework interview, test.
Phase 2: Exploring the framework Subject R. is not contagious unless under mnestics therapy.
Phase 3: Breaking the framework more testing and interviews. Discovered thingy
Phase 4: story climax Confrontation. climax. funtimes.
Current document: fluff
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Item #: SCP-5XXX
Object Class: Euclid
Special Containment Procedures: All instances of mature SCP-5XXX must be quarantined in a cognitohazard containment unit featuring a bulletproof glass divider. the divider is to be covered with a retractable metal panel for visual shielding. The panel is to remain engaged at all times unless otherwise specified by an assigned researcher. The room will also include an airlock system, and a non-automatic class-A amnestic gas disperser.
Anyone visiting a mature instance of SCP-5XXX must carry class-B amnestics on their person at all times.
Mature SCP-5XXX instances, while forceful, are not physically hostile.
Anyone suspecting they may have made direct eye contact with SCP-5XXX must expunge all memories of the event immediately, unless continuously supervised by a researcher with a level 4 clearance or higher. Unless maturation is desired for study purposes, maintaining memories of an exposure to a mature SCP-5XXX is to be restricted to 18 days.
SCP-5XXX-A, (formerly known as R████ █████), is a host to an instance of SCP-5XXX which has failed to hatch. As it appears to still be sentient, SCP-5XXX-A is to be kept in a similar yet separate cognitohazard containment cell, furished for standard humanoid containment. On top of that, SCP-5XXX-A will undergo frequent psychiatric observation, twice-weekly psychiatric evaluation and a weekly psychotherapy session.
SCP-5XXX-A displays no hostile tendencies, and is not physically dangerous.
Description: SCP-5XXX is a psychic contagion which, once matures, will spread its premature form to any sentient consciousness exposed to it.
Spread of the contagion is linked to the retention of a memory of the mature form. The use of amnestics, therefore, can prevent the outcome of an exposure.
SCP-5XXX-A, the host of "failed hatch", suffers from Dissociative Identity Disorder. This is thought to be the cause of its failure to activate.
In interviews, SCP-5XXX-A describes its instance as:
“A pitch black, shadowy ball of smoke, with five glowing red dots (eyes?) in the center”.
All instances of SCP-5XXX, with the exception of SCP-5XXX-A, are non-sentient and unable to parse language.
Incubation phase: SCP-5XXX has an average incubation phase of 3 weeks. During incubation, subjects infected with SCP-5XXX report a sharp increase to nightmares, both in quantity and intensity. Moderate sleep deprivation occurs, impairing cognitive functions within the expected norm.
Subjects display no noticeable visual changes.
Mature phase: Once its incubation phase is concluded, SCP-5XXX fully consumes (replaces) the host’s psyche. As SCP-5XXX is not sentient, the host’s functions degrade significantly upon replacement.
SCP-5XXX is capable of walking upright, holding and lifting objects, and feeding itself with its hands. It has been noted to use excessive force in its conduct, and displays no sense of pain or self-preservation.
Despite its violent and reckless behavior, mature SCP-5XXX instances are not hostile towards humans. It is therefore theorized that exposing themselves is a reproductive instinct, and not a defense mechanism.
Subjects display no visual changes.
SCP-5XXX-A ("Failed Hatch"): SCP-5XXX-A is a mature instance hosted by a subject with Dissociative Identity Disorder. The instance has “failed to activate”, resulting in none of the effects detailed below. It is hypothesized that SCP-5XXX-A was caused by its host’s DID, but a definitive explanation has not been found.
The following is an excerpt from an interview conducted with SCP-5XXX-A:
"I couldn't remember this creature. I still can't. I just had a few weeks of horrible dreams, and I didn't think much of it. ███ and ████1, however, absolutely could see it. They told me it was trying to hurt me, and that it isn't a part of me. I remember being terrified… ████. told me he would kill this creature, and I believed him. The nightmares stopped after that, so I assume he did it. He refuses to talk about it."
It should be stated here that SCP-5XXX-A's DID is by no means anomalous.
Researchers looking into SCP-5XXX are strongly encouraged to familiarize themselves with the latest psychiatric literature on the condition.
Research staff: Research lead Dr. Frank Elliot, Assigned psychiatrist Dr. Wynonna Lee (observing)
Subjects: D-168245, D-273591, D-390626, D-469963, D-587494, D-693957.
Hypothesis: Exposure to SCP-5XXX-A can be safeguarded with sufficient protective measures.
Experiment Goal: To determine the nature of SCP-5XXX's spread, and what severity of measures is required to contain it.
Experiment process: Multiple D-Class personnel will create eye contact with SCP-5XXX-A. Contact will be filtered through different protective equipment. Subjects will be quarantined for 1 month post-exposure, and monitored for any changes.Results of post-quarantine examination
- No filter (for control): Subject not affected.
- Clear reading glasses: Subject not affected.
- mirrored sunglasses: Subject not affected.
- Welding goggles: Subject not affected.
- Blindfold (Fabric, fully opaque): Subject not affected.
- A camera and a monitor: Subject not affected.
Conclusions and researcher's notes:
Results inconclusive.
Possible explanations to this may be:
- SCP-5XXX-A is in control of its abilities, and was sabotaging this experiment.
- SCP-5XXX-A is only active under certain conditions.
- Experiment may have been faulty.
Follow-up procedures:
- SCP-5XXX-A is to be questioned thoroughly. Use of moderate force and/or sanctions approved if deemed necessary.
- EX_5XXX_002 is to be conducted post-haste.
- Request for a repeat of this experiment with a larger sample size has been submitted.
[END OF LOG]
In attendance: Lead researcher Dr. Frank Elliot, Assigned psychiatrist Dr. Wynonna Lee.
Note: SCP-5XXX-A's eyes are covered with a telekill-plated helmet extending
Dr. Elliot: SCP-5XXX-A. On the third of April 2018 you have participated in an experiment designed to test potential means of protecting others from exposure to your condition.
SCP-5XXX-A nods, displaying attentive listening
Dr. Elliot: After a month of quarantine, none of the subjects tested displayed any changes, and have been deemed unaffected.
SCP-5XXX-A: They're all safe?! oh that's!
SCP-5XXX-A inhales deeply, and sighs, shuddering slightly. it then looks up, having composed itself
SCP-5XXX-A: Thank you so much. I'm very happy to hear that.
Body language is very sincere. The possibility SCP-5XXX-A is acting is extremely low. /Dr. Lee
Dr. Elliot: Indeed. However, this fails to clarify to us what measures need to be in place to keep your condition contained.
SCP-5XXX-A: I see… Yeah, that makes sense.
Dr. Elliot: Do you have any insight as to what might have caused this outcome?
SCP-5XXX-A leans its face atop its knuckles, seemingly in deep thought. this lasts 6 seconds.
SCP-5XXX-A: I assume it's because the crea…. SCP-5XXX-A… wasn't active?
Dr. Elliot: That is one of our hypotheses, yes. Anything else?
SCP-5XXX-A lowers its head for another 4 seconds
SCP-5XXX-A: I can't think of anything else, sorry. Could I ask why you're asking me this? I'm not a researcher.
Dr. Lee: Let me. SCP-5XXX-A- During testing, did you at any point hope for the subjects not to be affected? Could you describe any memory you have of your feelings back then?
SCP-5XXX-A: Of course. Give me a minute to try? Memory takes a lot of effort for me. you know how it is. Severe mental illness, trauma…
Dr. Lee: Take as long as you need.
SCP-5XXX-A places one of its palms on the front plate of its helmet, where its forehead would usually be. It lowers its head and sits in silence for 49 secodns.
SCP-5XXX-A Displays thoroughness in its efforts to cooperate. Intentional sabotage seems unlikely. /Dr. Lee
SCP-5XXX-A: Alright. Tried my best here, but it's very spotty. The whole thing was pretty terrifying.
pause for 3 seconds
SCP-5XXX-A: Well… I assume I did, I really don't want to hurt anyone… But… during I think it was the test with the reading glasses? The guy who has swastikas over his arms…
pause for 2 seconds
SCP-5XXX-A: I remember thinking something like "Well, this one can go, I wouldn't feel guilty". Something along these lines.
Dr. Elliot chuckles for 2 seconds before audibly clearing his throat
Dr. Lee: I think this rules "intent" out. Anything you'd like to add?
SCP-5XXX-A: Will there be a repeat of the experiment?
Dr. Elliot: Likely.
SCP-5XXX-A: In that case- why not test coloured contacts? or reflective contacts?
Dr. Elliot: Thank you, SCP-5XXX-A. That will be all.
SCP-5XXX-A: Could you call me by my name please?
[END OF INTERVIEW]
conclusions and notes:
SCP-5XXX-A displays extreme cooperation in everything from body language to thought processes. Likelihood of intentional sabotage is close to none.
Its remark about D-273591 makes "lack of intent to harm" a very unlikely explanation either.
Coloured and reflective contacts should be acquired for repeat testing.
SCP-5XXX-A is to be referred to by its official designation only, as per protocols.
[END OF LOG]
To: Prof. Eleonora Trench
Subject: Resource request for repeat of EX_5XXX_001
Prof. trench.
Attached are the logs from EX_5XXX_001.
As is probably clear, results are inconclusive and demand further testing.
I'd like to requisition 24 test subjects for a larger-scale, updated retry of EX_5XXX_001.
Secure, contain, protect
Dr. Frank Elliot, Level 3, head researcher on SCP-5XXX.
To: Dr. Frank Elliot
Subject: RE: Resource request for repeat of EX_5XXX_001
Request halted
Dear Dr. Elliot.
I've reviewed your request. While I appreciate your thoroughness, EX_5XXX_002 (experimenting on standard, mature specimen) and EX_5XXX_003 (Experiments with mnestics on 5XXX-A) take precedence in establishing SCP-5XXX's danger levels and required containment measurements.
Once EX_5XXX_002 and EX_5XXX_003 were conducted, please resubmit this request to me for reconsideration.Secure, contain, protect
Prof. Eleonora Trench, Level 4, psychohazard specialist.
Research staff: Research lead Dr. Frank Elliot, assigned psychiatrist Dr. Wynonna Lee (Observing)
Subjects: D-165493, D-258639, D-385756, D-489732, D-598921, D-682010, D747392, D801729.
Hypothesis: SCP-5XXX-A can be induced into an "active state" by negating its host's memory suppression through the use of class-X mnestics.2
Experiment goals: To determine SCP-5XXX-A's danger level and required containment procedures.
Experiment process: SCP-5XXX-A's head will be affixed to a chair, and its eyes forced open with ocular speculums. Once set, SCP-5XXX-A will be injected with a low dose of class-X mnestics. A guard behind SCP-5XXX-A will apply various protective gear to SCP-5XXX-A's eyes without creating eye-contact. A series of D-class personnel will then enter the room ad establish direct eye contact with SCP-5XXX-A for 10 seconds.
Observation is to be conducted exclusively behind SCP-5XXX-AExcerpt from EX-5XXX_002 transcript
SCP-5XXX-A is struggling violently in its restraints. Rugged breath, snarling.
Dr. Elliot: 5XXX, please remain still!
Dr. Lee: I don't think it can process what you're saying, if it can even understand you stiill.
SCP-5XXX-A produces a choked scream, gasps in pain.
**Dr. Elliot: ** Let's hurry this up before it hurts itself.
SCP-5XXX-A inhales deeply, and growls
SCP-5XXX-A: (in a lower voice than usual) Break… Break! I'll BREAK YOU!
Dr. Lee: I think it's fighting it.
Dr. Elliot: Next D-Class, enter in quickly! Dr. Lee, what do you make of this?
Dr. Lee: Report later. I must concentrate.
Results of post-quarantine examination
- No filter (for control): Subject infected.
- Clear reading glasses: Subject infected.
- Coloured contacts: Subject infected.
- mirrored contacts: Subject not affected.
- mirrored sunglasses: Subject not affected.
- Welding goggles: Subject not affected.
- Blindfold (Fabric, fully opaque): Subject not affected.
- A camera and a monitor: Subject not affected.
Conclusions
As hypothesized, SCP-5XXX-A will indeed go into an active state under the effect of mnestics. This suggests that SCP-5XXX-A Is contained via its host's memory suppression, caused by its Dissociative identity disorder.
During testing, SCP-5XXX-A's host has managed to re-contain SCP-5XXX after 16 minutes. This suggests that SCP-5XXX's interaction with DID patients is consistent and reproducible.Among the different protective measures, any measures which prevents the clear and direct observation of SCP-5XXX-A's eyeballs is effective at the prevention of the contagion.
Follow-up actions:
- Interview(s) with SCP-5XXX-A and its alters scheduled.
- Repeated testing with mnestics recommended.
- Updated containment procedures: SCP-5XXX-A Can now be safely interacted with while it wears one (or multiple) of the eye shielding mechanisms proven effective.
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Item #: SCP-5XXX
Object Class: Euclid
Special Containment Procedures: All instances of mature SCP-5XXX must be quarantined in a cognitohazard containment unit featuring a bulletproof glass divider. the divider is to be covered with a retractable metal panel for visual shielding. The panel is to remain engaged at all times, unless otherwise specified by an assigned researcher. The room will also include an airlock system, and a non-automatic class-A amnestic gas disperser.
Anyone visiting a mature instance of SCP-5XXX must carry class-B amnestics on their person at all times.
Mature SCP-5XXX instances, while forceful, are not physically hostile.
Anyone suspecting they may have made direct eye contact with SCP-5XXX must expunge all memories of the event immediately, unless continuously supervised by a researcher with a level 4 clearance or higher. Unless maturation is desired for study purposes, maintaining memories of an exposure to a mature SCP-5XXX is to be restricted to 18 days.
SCP-5XXX-A, (formerly known as R████ █████), is a host to an instance of SCP-5XXX which has failed to hatch. It is still sentient and coherent. SCP-5XXX-A is to be kept in a similar yet separate cognitohazard containment cell, furished for standard humanoid containment. On top of that, SCP-5XXX-A will undergo frequent psychiatric observation, twice-weekly psychiatric evaluation and a weekly psychotherapy session.
SCP-5XXX-A is not physically dangerous beyond normal human abilities, and displays amicable and cooperative behavior.
SCP-5XXX-A is safe to interact with so long as it wears its reflective sunglasses and mirrored contacts.
Description: SCP-5XXX is a psychic contagion which, once matures, will spread its premature form to any sentient consciousness exposed to it.
Spread of the contagion is linked to the retention of a memory of A visual sight of SCP-5XXX's eyes. The use of amnestics, therefore, can prevent the outcome of an exposure.
SCP-5XXX-A, the host of "failed hatching", suffers from Dissociative Identity Disorder. This is thought to be the cause of its failure to activate.
In interviews, SCP-5XXX-A is described by its host as:
“A pitch black, shadowy ball of smoke, with five glowing red dots (eyes?) in the center”.
All instances of SCP-5XXX, with the exception of SCP-5XXX-A, are non-sentient and unable to parse language.
Incubation phase: SCP-5XXX has an average incubation phase of 3 weeks. During incubation, subjects infected with SCP-5XXX report a sharp increase to nightmares, both in quantity and intensity. Moderate sleep deprivation occurs, impairing cognitive functions within the expected norm.
Subjects display no noticeable visual changes.
Mature phase: Once its incubation phase is concluded, SCP-5XXX fully consumes (replaces) the host’s psyche. As SCP-5XXX is not sentient, the host’s functions degrade significantly upon replacement.
SCP-5XXX is capable of walking upright, holding and lifting objects, and feeding itself with its hands. It has been noted to use excessive force in its conduct, and displays no sense of pain or self-preservation.
Despite its violent and reckless behavior, mature SCP-5XXX instances are not hostile towards humans. It is therefore theorized that exposing themselves is a reproductive instinct, and not a defense mechanism.
Subjects display no visual changes.
SCP-5XXX-A ("Failed Hatch"): SCP-5XXX-A is a mature instance hosted by a subject with Dissociative Identity Disorder. The instance has “failed to activate”, resulting in none of the effects detailed below. It is hypothesized that SCP-5XXX-A was caused by its host’s DID, but a definitive explanation has not been found.
The following is an excerpt from an interview conducted with SCP-5XXX-A:
"I couldn't remember this creature. I still can't. I just had a few weeks of horrible dreams, and I didn't think much of it. ███ and ████, however, absolutely could see it. They told me it was trying to hurt me, and that it isn't a part of me. I remember being terrified… ████. told me he would kill this creature, and I believed him. The nightmares stopped after that, so I assume he did it. He refuses to talk about it."
It should be stated here that SCP-5XXX-A's DID is by no means anomalous.
Researchers looking into SCP-5XXX are strongly encouraged to familiarize themselves with the latest psychiatric literature on the condition.
This one should be scrutinized HEAVILY
In attendance: Lead researcher Dr. Frank Elliot. Assigned psychiatrist Dr. Wynonna Lee.
Note: SCP-5XXX-A is wearing both mirrored contacts and mirrored sunglasses.Dr. Lee: SCP-5XXX-A. We are conducting this interview today to discuss you and your alters. Please answer our questions to the best of your ability.
SCP-5XXX-A: Could you please call me █████? I've got a human name, what's wrong with my human name?
Dr. Elliot: Regulations. This is how we do things here.
SCP-5XXX-A: This is so dehumanizing. What's the point of this? Calling me my name couldn't possibly…
Dr. Elliot: 5XXX, let us please stick to the subject.
SCP-5XXX-A sighs theatrically
SCP-5XXX-A: Proceed…
Dr. Elliot: SCP-5XXX-A. During our experiment with mnestics, I believe you were briefed on what those are?
SCP-5XXX-A nods
Dr. Elliot: During the experiment, one of your alters surfaced.
SCP-5XXX-A: Fronted.
Dr. Elliot: Is that the term? Anyway. Please direct your attention to the monitor to our left.
Dr. Elliot turns on a segment of video footage from EX_5XXX_002.
SCP-5XXX-A: Oh. I see the issue. What do you need me to explain?
Dr. Elliot: In the video, you threatened to "break" something, or someone. Could you tell us in your words what happened back then?
SCP-5XXX-A: I don't have any direct memories of that. I only know what N███ Told me happened. With that said, from what I understand- he fought that thing. And he won. Like he always does.
Dr. Lee: Could we talk to him directly?
SCP-5XXX-A: It depends on him really. My mental illness doesn't exactly "take requests". But I can try.
Dr. Elliot: Please do.
SCP-5XXX-A: Before that, a heads up?
Dr. Elliot: We don't have all day 5XXX.
SCP-5XXX-A takes a deep, slow breath, and exhales loudly.
SCP-5XXX-A: (In a significantly lower voice) Then stop wasting mine, Doctor.
Dr. Lee: N████, I presume?
SCP-5XXX-A laughs
SCP-5XXX-A: So you'll call me by my name, but not her? Shows the worth of your protocols, doctor.
Dr. Elliot: SCP-5XXX-A, please dispense with these off-topic remarks.
SCP-5XXX-A: Then let us stay prompt. What information do you require?
Dr. Elliot: During the last time you've manifested, according to your… host?
Dr. Elliot looks to Dr. Lee
SCP-5XXX-A: She has a name. Use her name.
Dr. Elliot: Last time you've manifested, during the experiment we've conducted on mnestics, do you remember that? You fought something, presumably.
SCP-5XXX-A: For the record- "Last time I've manifested" was 3 hours ago, When █████ was reading a particularly exciting fantasy book. Please try to be accurate. With that said and done, Yes, I remember the experiment.
Dr. Elliot is visibly flustered.
Dr. Lee: Elliot, try to be patient. We are speaking to a living, thinking, defense mechanism. It being defensive is very much to be expected.
SCP-5XXX-A: Dr. Lee is quite on point. I am █████'s shield. Down to my very core- I fight her fights. That is my pride.
Dr. Elliot: (Clearing his throat) And that includes SCP-5XXX, correct?
SCP-5XXX-A: Indeed.
Dr. Elliot: Could you explain in detail?
SCP-5XXX-A: I could try, but I cannot promise it would make sense to you.
Dr. Elliot: Try me.
SCP-5XXX-A: Very well.
SCP-5XXX-A pauses for a moment, then clears its throat
SCP-5XXX-A: Borrowing Dr. Lee's definition, I am a living, thinking defense mechanism. That means I am both "A living thinking person", I.E I have feelings, opinions, I care about certain things, I have fears, dreams, and…
Dr. Elliot: I know what "A living person" is.
SCP-5XXX-A laughs laudly
SCP-5XXX-A: How very ironic of you to say that.
Dr. Lee: You're frustrated. I get it. Let's finish this quickly, so we can go our separate ways.
SCP-5XXX-A: Fair enough. Now- I am both "A living person", and A defense mechanism. I can switch places with her, letting her go to quote unquote "sleep" in our subconscious. I can take away her harmful memories. I can reduce her blood pressure and heart rate if needed. Heck, I even have a slightly different alcohol tolerance, or so I'm told.
Dr. Elliot: So you're told?
SCP-5XXX-A: █████ Read everything there is to read on DID. She was an aspiring psychologist before you all came into her life. Not that it matters now…
It pauses for 5 seconds
Dr. Elliot: I see. So, back to your fight-
SCP-5XXX-A: Symbolically, in theory, within the confines of a mental illness fighting against a psychic virus- I cut it with a giant sword.
Dr. Elliot: A… sword?
SCP-5XXX-A: That's the iconography we use. Does it matter?
Dr. Lee: It's conditioning. I assume. SCP-5XXX-A's alter is a knight with a sword. Its enemies usually come in the form of harmful memories. Therefore, it can cut down memories, including the memory of SCP-5XXX, with its sword.
SCP-5XXX-A: That would generally be correct.
Dr. Lee: Thank you 5XXX-A. That was very helpful.
[END OF INTERVIEW]
Assigned Psychiatrist, Dr. Wynonna Lee. 27/JUL/18
SCP-5XXX-A's Failed hatching is caused by its protector alter, "N███", and its ability to erase SCP-5XXX-A's harmful memories.
This is in compliance with mainstream science, and in no way anomalous in nature.
While currently stable, repeated experiments with mnestic drugs may destabilize the equilibrium and force a successful hatching.
It is therefore that I highly recommend keeping any use of mnestics in experimentation to the bare minimum.
In attendance: Lead researcher Dr. Frank Elliot, Assigned psychiatrist Dr. Wynonna Lee.
Dr. Elliot: SCP-5XXX-A. At your request, we are here to discuss your condition, and any unmet needs you have.
SCP-5XXX-A: Thank you for making the time for me. As I've discussed with Dr. Lee before, I'm noticing my mental state to be slowly deteriorating.
Dr. Elliot: Go on.
SCP-5XXX-A: Well, if I had to say… I have three major things that bother me.
Dr. Elliot motions with his hand for SCP-5XXX-A to keep talking
SCP-5XXX-A: For one, I think I could use some activity. The access to entertainment here is excellent, don't get me wrong, I'm never really "bored" per se, but… A person needs more than just books and video games to be happy.
Dr. Lee: Try giving an example?
SCP-5XXX-A: Back home, Back in my old life, I used to cook my own food. I used to study, mainly through the internet which I know I'm not allowed any access to don't worry
SCP-5XXX-A fidgets in its chair
SCP-5XXX-A: The food here is pretty good, but I feel like being allowed to make my own would be… good. for me. Yeah!
Dr. Elliot: What else?
SCP-5XXX-A: Well, uhh… do you think I could have a small kitchen in there? Nothing fancy, just a few basic tools and ingredients. Maybe I could bake some cookies to pass the time…
Dr. Elliot: I very much doubt it, but you are welcome to submit a formal request. You've mentioned 3 issues?
SCP-5XXX-A: yes. The second thing is social interaction. I'm pretty used to spending a lot of time by myself, but at some point the loneliness just gets… too much?
Dr. Lee: Slow down there. We've got at least another 20 minutes scheduled. No need to feel rushed.
SCP-5XXX-A takes a slow, deep breath.
SCP-5XXX-A: Okay. Got it.
Dr. Elliot: Socialization privileges are generally approved for humanoid anomalies, pending continued good behavior and cooperation with foundation personnel.
Dr. Lee: You should have no issues getting this permission. Your cooperation have been exemplary.
SCP-5XXX-A: Thank you.
Dr. Elliot: And for your final issue?
SCP-5XXX-A: Well…
SCP-5XXX-A inhales sharply, then sighs
SCP-5XXX-A: I'd like to discuss my treatment by the staff.
Dr. Elliot sighs audibly
Dr. Elliot: Please elaborate…
SCP-5XXX-A: You are calling me "Es-Si-Pi five Ex Ex Ex dash Ey" or "Five Ex Ex Ex" for short. You're referring to me with "It/Its" Pronouns. You're calling me a "Humanoid anomaly" rather than "Human", and its just… I'm not okay with it!
Dr. Elliot: These are procedures. These discussions are all recorded and transcribed, logged and studied. We have to maintain consistency.
SCP-5XXX-A: Even then, even for the sake of scientific study, this makes no sense! I am sick, infected with some anomalous psychic virus or whatever, but that doesn't make me the virus itself! we don't call cancer patients "leukemia-117" or schizophrenia patients "schizophrenia-703". I am █████ █████, and I am infected with SCP-5XXX-A. We're not the same. We're not. Right?
Dr. Lee: You're not. These are just official proceedings. Foundation protocols. It's how we do things here, and it isn't so easy to change.
SCP-5XXX-A: What is the highest authority I can submit requests to?
Dr. Elliot: That would be me and my team. We're in charge of your case. In rare cases we would pass requests higher up the chain, but your requests would not constitute such cases.
Regardless, I urge you to submit these requests. Despite appearances, it is in all of our interest to make sure that your needs are accounted for and that your containment is comfortable.SCP-5XXX-A stares for a moment
SCP-5XXX-A: Thank you very much, Sir.
To the SCP-5XXX research team
By: SCP-5XXX-A
Date: 1/AUG/18
Request: I'd like to request for a small kitchen to be installed in my containment chamber. That includes basic kitchen equipment and basic ingredients (i.e fresh vegetables, eggs, flour, etc)
Reason: I believe that activity and self-care would be conducive to the stability of my mental health. Cooking my own food is my baseline of normalcy. The benefits of it to my sanity would be immeasurable.
Response: DENIED
Notes: Dangerous equipment has the potential for self-harm.
To the SCP-5XXX research team
By: SCP-5XXX-A
Date: 1/AUG/18
Request: I'd like to apply for socialization privileges.
Reason: I'm starting to feel the burden of isolation weighing on me. I hope a chance for some light-hearted conversation could help me with that. Additionally, I understand that socialization privileges are the standard for residents who are cooperative and on good behavior. While I can assure you that my cooperation will continue regardless, I'd like to enjoy the benefits of it nonthheless.
Response: APPROVED
Note: The 5XXX research team would like to commend you on your good behavior and exemplary cooperation with the foundation. Keep it up!
- Socialization privileges are dependent on continued good behavior, and adherence to your safety protocol.
- When outside your cell, you must wear your reflective contacts and mirrored sunglasses at all times.
- Should you need to adjust your eye protection, a guard will escort you to a secure side room for you to do so safely.
- Failure to comply with your safety protocol will be followed with reconsideration of your socialization privileges.
Further details will be sent to your terminal.
To the SCP-5XXX research team
By: SCP-5XXX-A
Date: 1/AUG/18
Request: I'd like to be referred to by my real name, █████ █████. I'd like to be referred to by She/her pronouns, and, generally, for my humanity, and my distinctness from SCP-5XXX, to be formally recognized in all foundation proceedings. I'd like for my alters, ████ and ███, to receive the same treatment.
Reason: I am, in every sense of the word, not SCP-5XXX. I am its victim and its jailkeeper, but we are distinct, separate, entities.
Response: DENIED
Note:
Might add a transcrpit of Subject R.'s appealing this? We'll see how this looks after extensive editing
Research staff: Research lead Dr. Frank Elliot, assigned psychiatrist Dr. Wynonna Lee (Observing), Prof. Eleonora trench (supervising)
Hypothesis: SCP-5XXX in its different stages is detectible via conventional biological identifiers.
Experiment goal: Develop a way to reliably diagnose SCP-5XXX victims.
Experiment process: 30 D-class personnel will undergo extensive EEG brain mapping before and after exposure to SCP-5XXX. their results will be compared to the scans of 30 mature instances of SCP-5XXX. Additional scans will be conducted at 3, 7, 14, and 18 days post-exposure.
Results
- 100% of mature SCP-5XXX instances tested exhibit identical abnormalities in sectors G-8, C-5, and E-6 of their frontal lobes.
- 27 of the 30 subjects exposed to SCP-5XXX exhibited these exact patterns, but on a smaller (factor of 0.2) scale.
- The pattern described above is confirmed to be anomalous in nature, and does not ressemble anything ever observed in humans, nor mammals in general.
- The 3 D-class personnel not exhibiting these patterns did not mature after 41 days.
- The pre-exposure scans of the 27 affected subjects revealed these very same patterns, on a miniscule (0.01 factor) scale.
- the pre-exposure scans of the 3 unaffected patients did NOT reveal these patterns.Conclusions
INCONCLUSIVE, pending repeat trial on larger sample size.
All hypotheses below are subject to edit or deletion, pending the retrial of EX_5XXX_009
- The evidence gathered in EX_5XXX_009_R01 suggests that a large part of the population already carries unique brain patterns linked to SCP-5XXX.
- Baring any new evidence, this implies that exposure to SCP-5XXX is NOT a spreading mechanism, but an activation mechanism, for an already existing entity.
- Simply put- the population at large may already be infected with SCP-5XXX.
- Origin of the entities- unknown.
- Alternative activation methods- Unknown.
- Until further notice, SCP-5XXX has been reclassified to object-class Keter.
- Access to this file is now restricted to Level-4 personnel or above.
- Prof. Eleonora trench, head of psychohazards, will take over as SCP-5XXX lead researcher
[END OF LOG.]
Foreshadow the twist in prior experiment/log
Might change the whole "list of D-classes" in experiment logs"
shorten the baseline file slightly. I want it short enough to comfortably fit on 1-1.5 screens
Confrontation
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