Item #: SCP-173 Object Class: Euclid Special Containment Procedures: SCP-173 is to be contained in a locked container at Site-██. The container is to be constructed of a material that is resistant to damage, and equipped with multiple surveillance cameras. These cameras must be monitored at all times by personnel who are trained to maintain eye contact with SCP-173. In the event that a staff member must enter SCP-173’s containment area, no fewer than two personnel must maintain direct eye contact with SCP-173 at all times. During testing, personnel must focus their attention on SCP-173, and not engage in any distracting behavior. In the event of a containment breach, Security Team Delta is to be dispatched to recapture SCP-173. Personnel should be advised to keep eye contact with SCP-173, and use tranquilizers as a last resort. Discovery: SCP-173 was originally discovered in a warehouse in [REDACTED], where reports of a string of mysterious deaths had drawn the attention of the Foundation. The witness accounts described a statue that had moved when not being observed, leading to fatalities for those who had broken eye contact. Upon investigation, the statue was contained without incident, though several witnesses were found dead. Research: Testing has demonstrated that SCP-173 has an anomalous ability to move incredibly fast when not under direct observation. Despite its light weight, it is extremely durable and possesses the strength to swiftly snap a person’s neck, leading to fatal outcomes. Experimentation with various forms of observation, including video monitoring and indirect observation, have failed to produce a reliable means of containment. Addendum 173-A: After extensive testing and monitoring, Agent [REDACTED] reported visual anomalies and potential vulnerabilities in SCP-173’s behavior. It is hypothesized that SCP-173 exhibits heightened sensitivity to sound. Testing is ongoing to determine if other sensory stimuli can serve as a deterrent to SCP-173's movement. --- Item #: SCP-096 Object Class: Keter Special Containment Procedures: SCP-096 is to be contained within a secure, soundproof chamber at Site-██. Access to SCP-096 is strictly forbidden without prior approval from Level 4 Personnel, and no personnel are permitted to view SCP-096’s face or any images of it. Surveillance is to be conducted using motion sensors rather than video footage. Any unauthorized viewing will result in immediate disciplinary action, as SCP-096’s rage is proportional to the number of individuals who have viewed its face. In the event of a containment breach, Security Team Echo is to mobilize. Personnel are to remain at a safe distance and focus on locating SCP-096’s target, as the creature will not cease its pursuit until all threats are eliminated. Discovery: SCP-096 was discovered in [REDACTED], following reports of mass casualties attributed to an unidentified entity. Eyewitness accounts detailed a tall humanoid figure that claimed victims after being seen. Initial efforts to capture SCP-096 resulted in losses, leading to the need for a more secure containment protocol. Research: SCP-096's primary trigger appears to occur when someone views its face. Upon this event, SCP-096 enters a state of emotional distress and will proceed to annihilate any witnesses. Testing has shown that the emotional response escalates with the number of individuals exposed to its face, leading researchers to believe that limiting exposure is paramount to containment. Addendum 096-B: A recent incident where SCP-096 was temporarily contained in the same facility as SCP-173 needs to be investigated further after significant breaches occurred, indicating a possible association between the two entities. Preliminary tests indicate both entities may exhibit behaviors influenced by visual stimuli, warranting further research on the interplay of their anomalies. --- Negotiations: Official negotiations between SCP-173 and SCP-096 was strictly prohibited due to the potential for collateral damage and the unpredictability of both entities. However, evidence suggests that SCP-096 may respond to stimuli unrelated to its face, potentially enabling possible future interactions or mitigations for its containment. --- Journal Entries: Entry 173-01: “Containment procedures for SCP-173 are complex as always; maintenance teams are worried about the statue's unpredictable behavior. Each entry into its chamber is a nerve-racking experience—six pairs of eyes watching it closely have become routine.” Entry 096-05: “SCP-096 is as elusive as it is dangerous—our video feeds show nothing new, only that it becomes more agitated with every observation. Each time we initiate a viewing experiment, we risk awakening a beast we barely understand.” --- Found Footage: [Begin Transcript] Footage shows an open containment chamber of SCP-173. Personnel appear tense, directing focus toward SCP-173. Suddenly, the power flickers, causing momentary disorientation. Agent [REDACTED]: “Eyes on the target! Keep it locked!” SCP-173 is seen propelling forward, disappearing from view as someone flinches. The camera abruptly cuts to static, then rewinds to capture SCP-173 moving swiftly behind the agent. The agent is suddenly out of frame, followed by screams. [End Transcript] --- Outcome: Both SCP-173 and SCP-096 were temporarily contained within the same facility. However, a breach occurred when an experiment inadvertently revealed SCP-096’s face to a nearby security team. SCP-096 entered its distressed state and rampaged throughout the facility. The timeline of events showed SCP-173 exploiting the chaos by eliminating staff with lightning speed as they attempted to contain SCP-096. In the aftermath, the fallout was catastrophic; containment of SCP-173 was lost amidst the confusion. Ultimately, the containment attempt led to the destruction of Site-██, with both entities escaping containment. The foundation had succeeded in capturing SCP-173 but failed in securing SCP-096. Definitive Winner: SCP-096 (The Shy Guy) - due to its persistence and overwhelming rage once triggered after its face is viewed, it stands as a more lethal entity.