DrJynx

special, so very special.

First thing first i'm the realest.

I'm always getting better.

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A photo of SCP-2297 taken during testing.

Item #: SCP-2297

Object Class: Safe

Special Containment Procedures: SCP-2297 is to be magnetically suspended in a Safe-Class storage locker that is not parallel or perpendicular to the floor in which the storage locker is kept. This storage locker must be assessed for damages once every 24 hours. If the Safe-Class storage locker has been rendered inoperable and/or unsuited for the containment of SCP-2297 an on-site supervisor must be alerted immediately.

Description: SCP-2297 has the appearance of a BOSCH RTH6450D1009 5-1-1-Day Programmable Thermostat. Of note is SCP-2297’s unique internal composition. Inside the casing of SCP-2297 rests a fleshy interior comprised of various organs whose functions remain mostly unknown, though visual comparisons liken them to lungs and kidneys much like those found in humans. The flesh itself is highly resistant to any attempt at mechanically sampling it, thus the use of projectional radiology has been necessitated. These tests were able to reveal a system comprised of valves and flaps responsible for the intake and output of oxygen. A proposal to use more invasive forms of sampling is currently awaiting approval.

SCP-2297 functions as a normal thermostat when not placed on a flat surface. When mounted or placed on a flat surface SCP-2297 will display one of a variety of messages in the format of "[X] IS NORMAL" that pertain to the anomalous conditions that will be exhibited within the room which SCP-2297 is contained. SCP-2297 does not require any electrical signal to display these messages. Depending on the content of the displayed message, the environment and temperature of the room SCP-2297 occupies is altered drastically. Those located within the same room as SCP-2297 will not notice the effects of change in temperature and environment, and do not believe themselves to be in any danger. These effects dissipate after four minutes instantaneously. The messages documented thus far and their corresponding effects can be found in Addendum-2297-1.

SCP-2297 was recovered at ██████████ after the ██████ Conference, an event notable for being a gathering of scientists dedicated to the preservation of the environment. Having been embedded within the local police force, Agent ██████ notified the Foundation of the presence of anomalous activity after being dispatched to the scene of the incident. All ███ attendees of the ██████ Conference were found dead in conference room 417. The cause of deaths initially labeled as respiratory failure from smoke inhalation and/or self-immolation, but later determined to be immolation by SCP-2297. Although SCP-2297 appears to have some notable cognitive abilities based on conducted research, it does not seem to have any predictable order or reason in which it carries out its several anomalous abilities at this time.

SCP-2297 appears to self-define a "room" as any area that is enclosed by walls, a floor, a ceiling, and a distinct structural element dividing the room from the rest of the structure. These "divisions" can range from doorways to a change in elevation such as a flight of stairs or a ladder. Repeated testing on a singular room setup yielded many different results and led to the conclusion that SCP-2297 determines for itself what is a room and what is not. SCP-2297 also seems to be able to recognize if it has been placed in an outdoor area and will refuse to activate when placed outside, though testing in this area is slow due to the many precautions necessary for such an experiment.