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Dr. J. William Wolcott
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| About | |
| Creator | spookiicarnival |
| Usage | Ask permission |
| Pronouns | She/they/he |
| Age | Approx. 30 |
| Aliases | Will, William, Bill |
| Affiliations | Foundation |
| Position | MTF field agent |
SCP Classification
Special Containment Procedures
Item #: SCP-963 (designated "Old Western Charm")
Object Class: Keter
SCP-963 is to be contained in a standard containment chamber at Site-██. The chamber must be equipped with a temperature regulation system to accommodate SCP-963's sensitivity to temperature changes. Access to SCP-963 is restricted to Level 4 personnel or higher. Any experimentation or interaction with SCP-963 requires prior approval from the Site Director.
SCP-963 is to be kept within a reinforced containment box when not undergoing experimentation. The containment box must be made of fire-resistant materials. Under no circumstances should SCP-963 be exposed to open flames or any source of intense heat.
Personnel involved in the handling or experimentation of SCP-963 must wear full-body protective suits equipped with breathing apparatuses. Regular medical check-ups are mandatory for all personnel in contact with SCP-963 to monitor for signs of infection.
Description
SCP-963-A is a meticulously crafted amulet, consisting of a copper compass adorned with an amber center and a gold inlay. The amber centerpiece, measuring approximately 2.5 centimeters in diameter, is intricately cut into a convex shape, resembling a stylized sunburst. The gold inlay encircling the amber displays detailed engravings of anomalous symbols and patterns, seemingly unaffected by the amulet's division. The cut along the circumference, measuring precisely 0.2 centimeters in width, reveals an anomaly where the amber and gold materials meet, creating an ethereal glow at the intersection. The entire amulet weighs 35 grams and is suspended from a fine, ██-carat gold chain, measuring 45 centimeters in length.
Despite its delicate appearance, SCP-963-A exhibits an unusual weightiness that belies its size, contributing to its mysterious allure. The craftsmanship, materials, and anomalous properties of SCP-963-A suggest an intentional design, raising questions about its origin and purpose. Further analysis and research into the intricate details of SCP-963-A are ongoing.
Recovery Log
SCP-963-A was recovered during an investigation into an anomalous event in [REDACTED], where multiple individuals exhibited symptoms consistent with SCP-963's infection. Foundation agents traced the source to a local artifact shop, where SCP-963-A was identified and subsequently secured.
The amulet's anomalous properties manifest through a discreet cut along its circumference, separating the amber center from the surrounding gold inlay. Despite the apparent division, the original pattern within the amulet remains unaffected. The cut, when activated through physical touch or opening, reveals a sharp edge that pierces the individual's finger, reminiscent of a mosquito bite. This initiates a sequence of events leading to the emergence of a distinctive copper-hued mark resembling a compass rose on the center of the person's hand.
Subsequent phases include an unbearable itch, intense pain, and the expansion of copper spots on the limbs and torso over two weeks.
[EDIT 2/█/19██: Following a anomalous procedure, SCP-963 underwent an accelerated temporal augmentation, reducing the processing time from two weeks to one week, ostensibly attributed to experiential enhancements. However, cautionary measures strongly dissuade the replication of this accelerated state within SCP-963, as during this event William ingested her kidney after forcibly expelling it from her body, depositing it directly into her mouth, where she proceeded to chew on the organ.]
Victims experience severe muscle and chest pain, accompanied by a high fever and the emergence of copper spots on the torso. After three days, victims enter a catatonic state, maintaining awareness of their surroundings. A week or more later, a grotesque transformation occurs, with black tar oozing from eye sockets, teeth stained with tar, and a trapdoor spider feeding on the host's tongue. The chest cavity is torn open, revealing a colony of insects replacing internal organs with crude replicas.
Two days after the initial transformation, the entity pushes itself upright, displaying frustration and attempting to regain control of bodily functions. A subsequent three-day slumber allows further alterations, with insect-like features manifesting, including chitinous growths, antenna-like appendages, additional limbs, and multifaceted eyes. Appearance variations correspond to seasons, resembling a locust or spider in warmer months and a moth in winter.
After the sleeping period, SCP-963 functions similarly to a regular human, albeit with weakened leg strength, requiring the use of a cane for support.
Profile
A humanoid entity known by the names Will, William, and Bill, aged approximately 30 years in human terms. J. William Wolcott presents a captivating appearance that seamlessly blends human and insectoid features, due to the parasitic colony residing within her body. Wolcott's multifaceted and insect-like eyes provide her with an extensive field of vision. Her chitinous exoskeleton, especially prominent across her torso, serves both protective and structural purposes. Additional limbs extend from her back, resembling insect legs, while delicate antenna-like appendages sprout from her head during warmer seasons. Delicate feelers and mandibles around her mouth area enhance her interactions with food, and her tongue, resembling a parasitic organism, serves various functions, including feeding the living colony within her.
As a host for a living colony of insects, arachnids, and parasites, Wolcott's internal organs have been replaced by chitin and tissue replicas. A copper-hued compass rose mark on the center of her hand emerges upon contact with the SCP-963 amulet. Despite her complex appearance, her abilities are intricately tied to her role as a host, including a unique connection with the parasitic colony, insectoid perception, the manifestation of insect-like features, facilitation of parasitic reproduction, remarkable regenerative ability, and the utilization of her parasitic tongue for various purposes.
However, Wolcott does have weaknesses, including a reliance on a cane for leg support due to weakened leg strength, a direct link between her physical and mental well-being and the health of the parasitic colony, and a complicated physiology that poses challenges for standard medical care. Traditional practices may not adequately address her unique needs.
Wolcott is integrated into Mobile Task Force (MTF) operations as a field agent, with O5-6 utilizing her as a backup bodyguard. Despite public attention and speculation surrounding SCP-963's inhuman nature, it demonstrates near-indestructible physicality, except when exposed to fire or severe host disintegration.