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SCP-XXXX in containment.

Item #: SCP-XXXX

Object Class: Euclid

Special Containment Procedures: SCP-XXXX must be contained in a dimly-lit room without access to natural light to avoid photodegredation. The room must be minimally furnished, kept very clean with furnishings and décor from the Victorian era. This has been set up in basement level 3. SCP-XXXX is to be hung on a wall at an approximate height of 1.65 meters.

Personnel with level-2 clearance or above are required enter the containment cell once a week to clean. Entering at any other time is not advised, and persons found doing so shall receive strong disciplinary actions. The cleaning is to be undertaken with rudimentary tools and cleaning substances. Bringing modern cleaning apparatus into the cell is forbidden.

Persons entering the room must be courteous and well-presented at all times. As a precaution, all personnel must wear class-6 ear-plugs and muffs. Infra-red lighting and flash photography are strictly prohibited within the cell.

Description: SCP-XXXX is an anomalous painting of a female human whose full identity is currently unknown. The painting’s subject is catalogued as SCP-XXXX-1. SCP-XXXX-1 is a semi-sapient, sentient humanoid bust who identifies itself only as ‘The Maid’. The painting appears to be oil on canvas, but any attempt to test materials has resulted in severe agitation of SCP-XXXX-1. Currently, tests of this kind are strictly prohibited.

SCP-XXXX has a carved basswood frame which has been varnished. The painting itself has a plain brown background. SCP-XXXX-1 is depicted from the chest and shoulders up, and, whilst under remote surveillance, remains completely still. SCP-XXXX-1 will only move or attempt to communicate when people are present in the room.

SCP-XXXX-1 has a stern countenance and a strict manner. When personnel enter the room it will immediately inspect them, letting them know if they appear untidy. If staff members are untidy, SCP-XXXX-1 will demand they “correct themselves”. SCP-XXXX-1 will then begin to instruct them on what needs cleaning in the room. It will then overlook the cleaning process. If any of SCP-XXXX-1’s instructions are not followed, it will emit a scream that has been measured at 9956 Hz (which is an e-flat in the 9th octave) and at a current maximum of 126 decibels, causing permanent hearing loss, and in certain cases, haemorrhaging within the ear canals. It is currently unknown whether the scream can be emitted at other pitches, or what the maximum volume (in dB) of the screams can be. It is also unknown whether it can cause termination of victim.

Without regular cleaning of the room, SCP-XXXX-1 is capable of telepathically projecting her screams outside of any soundproofing to within an area of approximately ██ hectares (██████ m2). This telepathic attack has identical effects on intended victims within the radius as a vocal scream, with the exception that it cannot be blocked out by ear-plugs or other known methods. It would affect those who have been named as responsible for the cleaning (usually by SCP-XXXX-1 herself), and will continue unbroken until either the room is entered by cleaning staff, or SCP-XXXX is moved out of the unsuitable environment.

Once the room has been fully cleaned to the correct standards, SCP-XXXX-1 will suddenly take on a more positive countenance, ask each of her cleaners to step forward, and express her gratitude by [DATA EXPUNGED]. It is currently unknown what happens if a cleaner was to decline this.

Addendum: Attempts have been made to interview SCP-XXXX-1, however, it only states that it does not have time for “idle chitter-chatter” and request that it is not bothered again.

Even though SCP-XXXX-1 can move its mouth, it has never requested either solid or liquid sustenance. It is as yet unknown if this is ever required. Attempts to ask have been met with cold responses and agitation.

Due to the preference of décor and the appearance of SCP-XXXX-1, it is surmised that it may have been created in the Victorian era. However, this is an estimate only and its true age is unknown as is the artist, if there ever was one, as the painting is not signed.

SCP-XXXX has no known anomalous qualities in and of itself. All activities observed have been centered on SCP-XXXX-1. For information regarding the discovery of SCP-XXXX, please refer to Document 3343/███/XG. (A hard copy of which can be found in locker X-██)