SCP-XXXX The Cultivated Person is Most Desirable

Item#: SCP-XXXX

Object Class: Euclid

SCP-XXXX, in a dormant period.

Special Containment Procedures: The staff of SCP-XXXX, including all researchers, guards, and all other personnel act as employees of a historical reenactment company, maintaining the grounds and educating the public about Regency era England,with a special focus on literature.

All research is to be conducted in the cellar and basement during daily operations as they are closed to the public. Nighttime tests on the grounds are to be approved by the site manager. A ten-foot fence is to be constructed around the whole grounds and the perimeter is to be patrolled regularly for trespassers. If trespassers are found having witnessed SCP-XXXX's abilities; class-B amnestics should be applied. Otherwise, they are to be escorted off the premises and to local law enforcement.

SCP-XXXX is a highly popular tourist attraction due to being one of only two remaining Regency era pleasure gardens in the United Kingdom, therefore fully closing the site to the public has proven difficult to achieve. Currently, efforts to discourage tourism are underway. Promoting the nearby Sydney Gardens as an alternative to SCP-XXXX.¹

Additionally, all personnel are required to memorize the recorded Foundation floriography table derived from manuals contemporary to SCP-XXXX, created for rough communication with SCP-XXXX and all instances of SCP-XXXX-1 are to be reported immediately to the removal team.

Description: SCP-XXXX is a Georgian-Era pleasure garden built in 1801 by Horatio Powys in Bathwick Somerset, United Kingdom. Spanning approximately 2.8 acres on which a mansion and outlying gardens are located, with a hedge labyrinth in the northwestern section of the compound. The anomaly of SCP-XXXX is centered on a anomalous mass of flora in the center of the mansion's basement which itself is anomalously large; being 34% bigger than historic plans indicate. It is likely that this is evidence of a dimensional distortion, as all radio communication must exit via the basement door or cellar door otherwise being lost.²

The floral mass is attached to the floor and ceiling by a number of roots and vines, that are speculated to span the entirety of the grounds if not further. All attempts to break through the walls of the basement have failed due to rapidly regrowing plant matter surrounding the basement. Seismic scans inside the basement indicate that the room is at least 1500m below ground. While outside scan indicate that the basement is present in it's normal location. Attempts to enter this basement to confirm it's existence have failed due to the same reason.

The SCP-XXXX is controlled by a sentient entity that is non-hostile to both Foundation personnel and the public. Establishing a direct line of communication with SCP-XXXX has proven difficult and current methods rely on interpretations made from the entity’s control of the garden's grounds. With flowers being the main form in which SCP-XXXX is able to communicate. The meanings of certain flower blooms have been tied to Regency era floriography.³

Foundation telepaths have had a limited success in communicating with with SCP-XXXX. Difficulties in translating the floral mass's telepathic signals have made this both slow and hazardous for foundation personnel with some entering a catatonic state after contact attempts with SCP-XXXX.

SCP-XXXX has the ability to grow flowers at an anomalously fast rate,⁴ and to grow any flower known to SCP-XXXX. If the flower is unknown to SCP-XXXX it cannot be grown, and SCP-XXXX has been recorded as forgetting certain flowers if they are not in regular usage. SCP-XXXX has demonstrated having senses analogous to human senses with, sight, time, and temperature confirmed from answers given by SCP-XXXX. SCP-XXXX enters a state of dormancy for an average of six months between November and April due to cold weather.

SCP-XXXX does not purposefully display it's abilities to the public. While the reasons for this are unknown, it is theorized that an organization that previously knew of SCP-XXXX's existence was able to stabilize telepathic contact with it in someway, though little evidence exist for this outside of interviews conducted with SCP-XXXX. SCP-XXXX has made unconfirmed reference to at least three previous contacts with unique organizations including the Foundation.

SCP-XXXX is one of the oldest anomalies contained by the Foundation and growth rings of trees on the grounds indicate that it's anomalous activity originated at same time of the death of Horatio Powys's two children Emilia and Samuel Powys. SCP-XXXX was contained by the Foundation when Horatio Powys was found dead inside the basement of SCP-XXXX in 1834. The gardens were then purchased in an estate sale by a high ranking member of [REDACTED], one of the progenitor organizations that would become the Foundation.

Test Log:
Abridged Testing Log. Significant tests recorded here.
Test Date: 26/05/1924

Foreword: Series of tests approved by site manager follow numerous reports of responsive behavior by SCP-XXXX.

Question: Are you aware of this message? [Written on large board and broadcast through speakers.]

Response: [Circle of Lily of the Valley's on the right side of the gardens.]

Analysis: Species possibly unimportant? Occurred soon after question presented. Presumed as a response.

Notes: The reports indicate SCP-XXXX usually uses preexisting foliage to act. The roses must be intentional. -Dr. Acton

Test Date: 28/05/1924

Foreword: Methods of increasing communication speed.

Question: Can you write with your abilities?

Response: [Row of roses grown nearby.]

Analysis: Row of of roses maybe an attempt at writing. No letters legible, other methods of communication necessary to communicate with SCP-XXXX.

Notes: Roses again? -Dr. Acton

Test Date: 03/06/1924

Foreword: Audio removed to test SCP-XXXX's sensory capabilities and reduce risk of discovery.

Question: Who are are you? [This time only on a large board.]

Response: [Large bloom of roses and pink honeysuckle. Across most of the grounds.]

Analysis: Species is of clear significance, possibly as the birth flowers of June. SCP-XXXX may have retained it's former identity as Emilia Powys. Meaning of flowers could represent a good avenue of communication.

Notes: Roses! -Dr. Acton

Test Date: 03/07/1924

Foreword:After previous testing, SCP-XXXX repeatably grew both roses and honeysuckle for 14 nights follow testing. Meaning unknown.

Question: Are you Emilia Powys?

Response: [Circle of roses on the right side of the garden.]

Analysis: Repeat of circular pattern on right side. May represent a affirmative response. Repetition of roses also significant.

Notes: We can work with more complex questions now that we have confirmed a human-like intelligence. I'd guess she has interesting things to say. -Dr. Acton

Test Date: 03/07/1934

Foreword: Dr. Acton is removed as head researcher due to infirmity from lung cancer. SCP-XXXX blooms with calla lilies.

Question: Do you miss Dr. Acton?

**Response:* [A bloom of trumpet flowers.]

Analysis: Trumpet flower; vivacity, vibrancy, separation, and power. Calla lilies; magnificent beauty, and the goddess Hera.

Notes: Investigating the emotion of SCP-XXXX can give insight into it's intelligence. -Dr. Patel

Test Date: 21/08/1954

Foreword: Following Ms.Kalka's interview questions on the origin of the anomaly were requested by site manager.

Question: How did you become like this?

Response: [A patch of ferns nearby the questioning site grow rapidly to twice normal size.]

Analysis: Patch of ferns mostly likely used out of convenience. Meaning of ferns remains unclear. Possibly meaning mystery, magic, sincerity, or simplicity. Magic seems most likely.

Notes: Could it be a combination? Simply magic? Or maybe, obviously magic? -Dr. Patel

Test Date: 01/09/1964

Foreword N/A

Question: What turned you into what your are now?

Response:[A single anomalous flower resembling a hyacinth of indeterminate color grows, encircled by a dense stand of bamboo. A holly plant nearby grows around a nearby statue growing berries on it's palm.]

Analysis: The was flower contained by the Foundation and designated SCP-XXXX-1. Tests indicate it possesses extreme anomalous mutagenic properties on all living matter closer than 2m. Turning all living things into various members of the Kingdom Plantea. However, testing was not able to replicate SCP-XXXX. Meanings of holly are still being debated, possible meanings include; domestic happiness, defense, and foresight.

Notes: It is my opinion that SCP-XXXX has shown a strange level of trust of the Foundation through showing us SCP-XXXX-1. It may expect us to do something with it. -Dr. Patel

Test Date: 01/11/1964

Foreword Given the danger of a bloom of SCP-XXXX-1 instances it is recommend that the mental state of SCP-XXXX be evaluated.

Question: How are you feeling?

Response: [The largest bloom of flowers yet recorded. Consisting of primarily of iris. With examples of lilium, gladiolus, and narcissus, present. Blooms occurred notably within the mansion itself and near to SCP-XXXX.]

Analysis: For the iris possible meanings include; France, hope, trust, valor, faith and wisdom. Lilum; the feminine divine, immortality, peace, and fertility. Gladiolus; strength, integrity, resilience,strength of character and roman gladiators. Narcissus; the end of winter, spring, regeneration, and Wales.Overall generally positive, or determined mood, stable. possible megalomania or god complex unconfirmed.

Notes: While the questions may seem basic, they are questions that would yield the clearest answer. Communicating with SCP-XXXX is time consuming and obtuse, so it is best to keep questions straightforward. -Dr. Patel

Test Date: 01/16/1964

Foreword: Questions focusing on motivations and intentions recommended.

Question: Why do you keep yourself hidden from others?

Response: [Bloom of straw flower that shriveled quickly, wolf's bane, arbutus, and rose germanium. Located within the hedge labyrinth. ]

Analysis: Possible meanings include: straw flower; the everlasting, agreements and broken agreements. Wolf's bane; misanthropy, chivalry, knight, beware. Arbutus, a section of poetry, "I, only three do I love." Rose germanium; preference, ritual, the goddess Venus, melancholy and foolishness. Some form of agreement possible. Whether it is binding in some way is unknown.

Notes: We're still dealing with a former regular human's intellect here, I doubt that it's trying or has reason, to kill us all. -Dr. Patel

Test Date: 01/04/1965

Foreword: Following what is now known to be dormant period SCP-XXXX created a extensive bloom of poppies unprompted.

Question: What do you see as your future? Do you have a purpose?

Response: [A bloom of columbine, colchicum, fennel, forget-me-not, rose-of-Sharon, sweet asylum, yarrow, yew, and wallflower. Individual species bloomed one after another over the course of three nights.]

Analysis: Possible meanings include: columbine; folly, conviction, forsaken love, shallow or forsaken love, and ingratitude. Colchicum; a section of poetry "my best days fled", the ancient kingdom of Colchis, the legendary Colchisian princess Medea, poison, betrayal. Fennel; flattery, ingratitude, and faithlessness. Forget-me-not; respect, true love, faithfulness, remembrance. Rose-of-Sharon; consumed by love, youth, and glory. Sweet asylum; protection from conflict, love, and balance. Yarrow; healing, love, vigilance of care, and patience. Yew; death and resurrection, sorrow, poison, and love. Wallflower; fidelity in adversity, hesitancy, shyness and resilience. The sequential order of the bloom is most likely purposeful.

Notes: SCP-XXXX enjoys communication, and it would be beneficial to containment to continue gaining more knowledge of the history, and function of SCP-XXXX. Analysis of all responses are ongoing and it recommend that all further questions focus on positive topics and the present, in order to maintain the trust of SCP-XXXX and prevent volatile reactions. -Dr. Patel

Test Date: 27/06/1973

Foreword: Dr. Patel the lead researcher of SCP-XXXX retires from The Foundation. Undergoing standard retirement amnestics. SCP-XXXX's activity spiked following his departure. With blooms of chrysanthemum being most common. Flowers appeared around Dr. Patel when he took a vacation to SCP-XXXX, possibly due to side effects of the amnestics causing recurrent thoughts related to SCP-XXXX.

Statement: You cannot speak to members of the public. Dr. Patel is no longer cleared for communication.

Response: [A single hydrangea grown near the new lead researcher.]

Analysis: Possible meanings of hydrangea; a statement "Thank you for understanding", and heartlessness. Contradictory, possibly on purpose. SCP-XXXX has remained complaint with a marked decrease in activity.

Notes: Previously overlooked threats are to be reevaluated. Lack of leverage over SCP-XXXX is a clear security risk. -Dr. Hugo

Test Date: 12/07/1983

Foreword: During questioning SCP-XXXX grows grapevines around a book owned by present personnel. Questions improvised.

Question: Would you like to read this book?

Response: [Grape vines continue to grow around book, a copy of The Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins Gulman.]

Analysis: Meaning of grapevines are especially numerous. Including; Jesus, rebirth, faith, spirt, the Greek god Dionysus or the Roman Bacchus, fertility, the supremacy of God, salvation, the blood of Christ, Christianity, unhealthy excess, Kiddush; a Jewish blessing preformed during the Shabbat, money, illness, fear, regret and distress. Grape vines are to be kept alive in order to taste the grapes as certain flavors have different meanings. Mythological characters could include nesting meanings.

Notes:Clear interest in literature. May help reinforce compliance with new staff. All staff are to keep all written information of SCP-XXXX sealed or off-location to prevent an information leak to SCP-XXXX. -Dr. Hugo

Test Date: 23/08/1986

Foreword: Dimensional anomaly within basement discovered following installation of radio equipment for communication.

Question: Do you know where your body is?

Response: [Petunias and mistletoe grow in labyrinth.]

Analysis: Possible meanings include: petunias; resentment, anger, a section of poetry "our presence soothes me." Mistletoe; kissing, affection, difficulties, love, Christmas, druids, healing, honor, the god Saturn, Saturnalia, the Norse goddess Frigg, and the death of the Norse god Baldr. Location may be important. Possibly meaning an unknown or difficult to find location. Petunias have a contradictory meanings, similar to hydrangea, possible pattern.

Notes: SCP-XXXX maybe trying to subtlety avoid questioning. More references to mythological figures. Possible relation to location. It also may not know where it is. -Dr. Hugo

+[Interview One]

Interviewed: SCP-XXXX

Interviewer: Ms. Kalka

Foreword: [Transcribed interview via telepathic communication with SCP-XXXX by Alice Kalka. This interview was conducted using the most basic form of telepathic communication, using only emotions and concepts to communicate. Translation is approximate and the interviewer's interpretation may create inaccuracies.]

Ms. Kalka: A waving hand.

SCP-XXXX: A curtsying woman. A bible with dates written in the margins.

Ms. Kalka: A woman sitting in a library. A man standing in a laboratory. A figure shrouded in a dark ally at night. A written signature.

SCP-XXXX: [Unintelligible-1]⁵

Ms. Kalka: Ancestry. Horatio Powys?⁶

SCP-XXXX: Family. Blood. [Unintelligible-2].

Ms. Kalka: [Unintelligible-1], The stringing of a violin. The forging of a sword. The growth of a oak tree.

SCP-XXXX:Stolen. Surprise. Dark. A cavern of broken things. Chains. Fear. Yelling. Fight. Sky. Rescue. [Unintelligible-2]. Blood pooling. Stone hitting a wooden floor. [Unintelligible-3]. Arrival. Payment. The coiling of a snake. Death. Debt. [Unintelligible-4].

[intense interference]

Lie. Lie. Lying in the desert. Marriage. Promise. The sound of water hitting stone. Flesh. Cool. Warm. Shadow. Judith.⁷ Iron wood. The quiet forest.

[telepathic connection begins to fade]

SCP-XXXX: Blood. Cane. Beatings. Silence. Alone. Alone.

Ms. Kalka: Leaving. Near. Continue. Limit.

SCP-XXXX: Save. Others. Pain. Save. Spare.

Closing Statement:[Ms. Kalka loses contact with SCP-XXXX. losing consciousness for three days, contents recorded after recovery.]

The following is from the diary of Emilia Powys. Recovered from her former room during scheduled maintenance within a small hidden chamber behind a dresser, sections deemed relevant are recorded here:

+[Diary Entry June 8th, 1817]

June 8th, 1817

This morning father told me that we are going to Bath for the summer, due to a some business he has with a man down there. This has been rather sudden for mother and I, as he had just arrived back from his hunting trip in the highlands to our house in London. I have had little time to say goodbye to my friends in London and a despair has come over me. To think how lonely it will be down there. Father has made an effort not to mention my difficulties finding a husband as often, as I have told him it worries me terribly as well. There is not much chance of me finding a suitable match in Bath however, it is where men my father's age go to retire and not many are in want or even need of a wife. I told father of this, but he insisted on the importance of the business he has in Bath and promised to not linger there once it was over.

I have not told father, but I have a fear as I grow older that I may not find a man who I can love, or loves me. Mother tells me that I may end up as a spinster, should I not find a husband “of good standing”, no matter if I love them. I must ask in whose “good standing” they are in; surely it is only in mine and God's that should matter if we are to be married. I don't have the courage to tell either of my parents this, and as days pass I think they consider forcing the issue more and more. I can't tell them I might rather be a spinster than consumed by a man I cannot love.

+[Diary Entry June 22th, 1817]

June 22th, 1817

My father took me aside this afternoon to talk of marriage and to inquire on the courtships I have undertaken in Bath. When I told him that I had found no suitable matches and the dearth of anyone even looking he looked stricken for moment before thanking me for the honesty and apologized for being so sudden on the matter. He then told that he been searching on my behalf and had some success! He is to meet to us at the gardens and we are to introduced. I hope for the proposals success, but I could not help to see the desperation and jubilation that my father expressed. How wild eyed he seemed, how much relish he had in saying; “You'll not be a spinster, dear. Should everything go well.” While I fear a life alone, more I see that they have more fear of being the parents of a spinster than they care to tell me. I cannot question the care they have for me in their hearts, but I dread what may happen should I fail this proposal in their eyes.

+[Diary Entry July 3rd, 1817]

July 3rd, 1817

My brother has written and says that he will arrive in Bath within the week! I have not seen him in so long and I haven't the ability to write to him because of his long trips with the his Majesty's Navy. Samuel has told me of his frustrations with father. Having never approved of him entering the navy when he had gain his Baronage⁸ with the renowned he had gained in the army, father stifles talk of him whenever I ask of him. Still what really made them grow apart was my fathers suspicion that my Samuel had wanted to 'escape' him by enlistment in the navy. I hope that they could take this chance to reconcile. It unburdens me to have someone to confide my troubles in again! I felt myself become more sour by the day alone here. Though it is a sin inflict one's private pains on others I felt myself on the edge of hysteria. The summers in Bath my family used to take when I was young use to give such comfort.

+[Diary Entry July 9th, 1817]

July 9th, 1817

I did not know the depth of my father's fear for me. The man thing that my father brought to our home must have saw me almost faint as I saw him enter. If it was not for the banister behind me as I walked down the stairs I think I might have fallen over. He had rich mans clothing; a finely tailored coat with brass buttons and a fine hat. Past that however, nothing was right about him. He was pallid and had eyes the color of pond water. Everything about him was tinged with a festering green, though I know he did not smell unpleasant at the time, I can only remember him as rancid. A stocky short man, any shorter and I thought I might have met an elf. I pleaded silently with father to not allow us to be alone so soon, but he rushed himself and mother away. I saw Samuel look at father as soon as that man enter through the door red with contempt as if taking the insult on my behalf.

In the end even Samuel had to leave to not make a scene. Trudging after father for an explanation, and I was left with, him. William Hughes⁹ was his name and while he seemed at least somewhat intelligent, everything he did was, like he was stumbling in a fog. Every word was said to late or too early, every gesture was like a child mimicking a parent, tugging at his collar adjusting his hat like he had a poor man's tailor and could not wear his own clothes. At times he would change the conversation to something just off of what would have flowed, commenting on strange things; like the soles of shoes, and how it was odd that they share the same name with a human soul. I'd have pitied him as a imbecile or a fool caught at a bad time, had he not always made such an effort to be close to me and touch me.

He was cold as corpse and has leathered ragged skin, like that which might be seen on a man who works a rigging on a ship. The way he stared at me, like a gambler looking at a winning hand and a full pot. He made not the barest attempt to impress me as I would have expected at a first meeting. No mention of a respectable position or certain achievement, I hardly heard him breathe. Where could have father met such a man? How could he entertain such a proposal by him for my hand in marriage? I'll never consent to such a thing.

+[Diary Entry July 10th, 1817] [Multiple torn pages before entry]

July 10th, 1817

God damn him! Father has promised me to Mr. Hughes even before I knew of him. I told him of what I thought of him, but just stated it was for the 'good of the family', and he is a fine match for one as desperate for a match as I am. I told him I am no beggar and will not stand to be sold like this. I shouted this roughly and I marched towards him in my rage. He grabbed his walking stick and pantomimed a threat to me with it. I stopped and looked into his eyes. It was as if I had turned into a rabid dog, he meant to beat back after casually kicking it. It was the first genuine thing I have been able to say to my father since I was a girl. Maybe he has kept thinking of me as that innocent, obedient child. All he was able say while looking me in eyes was; “Have you been talking with Samuel?” Though he could only say; “It is for your good.” When he turned away.

If he has convinced himself that I am conspiring with my brother to do the family harm then I might as well talk to my brother and see if he could sway my father.

+[Diary Entry July 11th, 1817]

July11th, 1817

Brother has told me that he implored father to break off the engagement if not for his sake, but for mine the moment he saw Mr. Hughes. Still father will not change his mind. Saying that making such a promise and forsaking it would destroy the family prestige and doom us to poverty. I told him that I'd marry anyone other than that man and rather become an old maid if only I was able to keep myself from him. This angered him and he demanded that Samuel leave the house. To my brother's credit he stood his ground on the matter and challenge father to cripple him and to ruin his life the same as he plans to do to mine. Father grabbed his walking stick again and after taking a step forward smashed it against the table before storming out to his study.

Samuel told me that if father stays stubborn, that he and I could sneak away from here and should he claim himself my husband, he would have us emigrate to Canada¹⁰ and find me a husband there. I broke down in tears as he whispered this to me, it is unimaginable. To leave and hope to escape forever undetected. It is almost intoxicating to imagine a place where my problems are trapped on a far away island. What might I change my name to in such a place? I hope that it will not be necessary.

+[Diary Entry July 14th, 1817]

July 14th, 1817

As the days pass the more ill I feel. Like my skin is burning off until I get chills that no blanket can help ease. Nothing, but ceaseless nightmares during the times I am able to fall asleep. Mother comforts me with what medicine we have as they have called for a physician. I am still able to write thankfully as the illness stalls in periods after I have awakened. Though I feel like death I can only think of this illness as a kindness as it has prevented the daily visits from Mr. Hughes, though I hear from my mother that he inquires on my health daily at the door. I cannot talk to my mother about my fear of Mr. Hughes I fear that she might say that she's never loved father and only married him out of a sense of duty. What throttles me most through is how excited she tries to sound, my mother has the gift of being a terrible liar. In my mind Emilia Hughes would be dead woman everyday for the rest of her life should I consent.

Before Hughes stopped visiting due to my illness he would comment on things about me that I had not told him. Saying something about a scar on my leg from a fall from when I was a girl. He's never seen me in a short enough dress to notice such a thing, and father could have never said such things to him, could he? Was I sold like a race horse with blemishes and disfigurements noted to deduct from my 'worth'? I despise such comments and only tolerate them out of a need to prevent him from getting angry.

As we were walking down the garden a rabbit stood in our path and he nearly bludgeon the poor creature to death before he'd stopped. I had to grab his arm to make him cease and I felt his muscle slither away from the bone as a stopped him like he was made of rotting flesh. It is only my imagination, It must be a consequence of whatever condition that ills him. I suspect my illness has come from him or from the stress of being near him, if only I could not think of the years I might have to spend with him I may be able to stand his presence. He talked of children much when I walked with him last, how much pride he would take in raising his children and making something of them.

+[Diary Entry July 16th, 1817] [Last Entry]

July 16th, 1817

I plan to leave with Samuel on the 20th he has had papers made this morning and asked for an extension of his leave due to my sickness that he assures me will be allowed. It will be a long journey and he tells me that he knows a some friends of his that from Canada that will give me shelter and that he'll send whatever he can to me. I have made an effort to be secretive in my packing. I feel the sickness leaving now, and though I fain my illness in the presence of my father I feel my strength is returning to me.

Samuel plans to take me for a walk that day and we will simply not return. Taking a chartered carriage to Bristol and be set for Canada within the week. I have stowed jewels sewn within the in lining of my dress¹¹ and plan to sell them to pay for my passage and lodgings at Samuel's friend Jonathan MacArthur. From there, I don't know. The fate if I stay here though is clear to me and poverty is no terror compared to that man. I write this to steel my resolve and find some peace in surety, my brother has risked much for me and do not have the words to justly thank him.

Footnotes

1. While forcing the closure has been proposed, this has been predicted to cause far more public scrutiny and antipathy as well as an increase in trespasses.

2. Dimensional distortions can be the result of many anomalous phenomenon, but are most commonly created as a by-product of thaumaturgical rituals and spells.

3. Also known as flower language; was growing more common as a poetic form in Britain, specifically for courting couples during the period.

4. An average of five inches per hour. Regardless of soil fertility and hydration.

5. Mostly likely a name, or self concept.

6. As identified by interviewer, unlikely to be understood by SCP-XXXX

7. Translation suspect. Biblical judge famous for slaying an Assyrian General Holofernes.

8. This Baronage is unknown and no Powys family was been recorded as having been granted a baronage during this period in official records. This information was likely suppressed by the UK government following the death of Horatio Powys.

9. No record exists for a William Hughes matching the description given.

10. Though rare for upper class women and men, emigration to Canada was a common means to escape stricter social roles within England and gain social mobility.

11. This is consistent with radar scans of the floral mass in the basement of SCP-XXXX. With small pockets of harder material surrounding a concentration of calcium approximately 1.8 meters tall.