The SCP Foundation

Chapter 59: SCP-2744-JP

"It's been a while since I have called you all in to a testing, hasn't it?" Athena asked the others.

"Yeah, it's been a while..." Freddie answered.

The group were called by Athena for another testing with the SCP, something that they haven't done in a while.

"I heard that you and Adrian had been promoted, yes?" Athena asked.

"Yeah, I'm a corporal now, Adrian's a private first class and Riley's a sergeant since Daleport." Freddie answered. "To be honest, I didn't know that I would be ahead like this."

"Well, the captain seems to trust you enough." Athena replied. "After all, you and I are the oldest out of the group, so it would make sense if we were responsible."

"Yeah, guess so..."

"I'm just surprised that it took the captain this long just to get me equal with you guys." Adrian spoke up.

"Maybe because you're sleeping on the job, ya dunce." Drista replied. "Then maybe you could've got it sooner."

"It's boring sometimes, alright?" Adrian responded. "Anyways, I think I've done more work than y'all..."

"I think you getting some disciplinary action from Riley isn't something to be proud of..." Dustin replied. "Just saying..."

"Yeah, but I'm getting better."

"Yeah, there's that..."

"Anyways, what SCP are we going to test today, Athena?" Freddie asked. "Another safe one I assume?"

"Safe is a relative term... it's actually a Euclid-Class SCP." Athena answered.

"A Euclid?" Dustin asked. "But is it actually safe?"

"Well, it responds mostly positive to Foundation personnel, so yes..." Athena answered. "It just needs a bit more resources to properly contain."

"So what is it?" Drista asked.

"Before I can tell you, we'll have to drop by the office to get a basket of food for the SCP." Athena answered. "Just so we can encourage its good behaviour."

"Here we go again..." Dustin sighed. "Thea, you can just tell us instead of just beating around the bush like this."

"Yeah, it's getting a bit much." Drista added.

"Well, I'm practicing hiding Foundation secrets from other people." Athena replied. "And judging by your responses, I'm doing a good job."

"Yeah, we get the keeping secrets part, but we're on the same side here." Adrian spoke up. "Surely you can cut us some slack."

"I don't think I will." Athena smiled.

"Guys, if she wants to keep up the behaviour, we shouldn't force her to stop. It's not harming anyone." Freddie told the three. "Besides, we're going to see the SCP anyway..."

"Guess so..." Dustin sighed.

"Alright, now we should be heading to the office." Athena concluded. "We need to get the food for the SCP."

With that, the group walked towards Athena and Durham's office, to get a basket of food allotted for the SCP. Athena opened the door to see Durham, eyes on the computer screen in front of her.

"Hello, Jaina..." Athena greeted.

"Oh, hello Athena." Durham greeted back, looking at her and the group. "The basket's over there by the extra desk."

"Thanks." Athena replied, then turned to the group. "Alright, just stay there and I'll get the basket for us."

"Okay, Athena..." Freddie nodded. "We'll be here."