SCP 1879-A [Event] Test 01:

[Araniel]

Lore Name: Dr. Lumbago

Rank: Associate Researcher 

Clearance Level: 1 & 2 (Safe and Euclid)

List of personnel involved in testing: 

• Research: Associate Researcher Lumbago
• Security: N/A
• Utility: N/A
• MTF: N/A

 

Level D personnel involved:

D-class personnel: None

 

SCP: 1879-A (Known as the “Talking Desk”)

• Note: [This is an event SCP]

 

Errors and/or safety hazards: 

• Entities sold by the “Object Salesman” had the ability to defend themselves when harmed by anyone including the owner.
• Entities may also rarely develop self-sentience and proceed to do whatever they desire

 

Question: What is the origin / background of SCP 1879-A?

 

Background Research:

Not much is known about SCP 1879-A, as he was discovered recently on [Wednesday, 11th September] inside the foundation base accompanied by a mysterious and eccentric man who called himself the “Object Salesman.” He was discovered on Wednesday 11th September, when a mysterious entity called the “Object Salesman” appeared and started advertising SCP 1879-A calling it a “Table That Will Never Leave you.” Curious I offered to buy his table, and once it was delivered to me, this thing immediately started to talk and move around the foundation..  

The only information known right now, about SCP 1879 is that he is an unknown sentient entity that has the appearance of a “large wooden pedestal desk” and possesses the ability to think and speak like a human being. When in danger, he possesses the ability to defend himself by shooting out wooden splinters that will eliminate anything that is causing or attempting to harm him. As for its personality, I would describe him as a kind, helpful and loyal entity that exists only to serve his purchaser (aka me) and assist him with whatever task that requires his assistance. This was shown throughout my time with him, as he was constantly helping with whatever problems I had. However he was capable of leaving or betraying me, if I had any intention of harming him or doing something to him without its permission. 

To which the purpose of this research is to understand him by having a private conversation with him. Doing this, will allow me to talk to him in a civil manner and trying to get him to open up about himself. Allowing me to understand his origins and information on this “Object Salesman.”

 

Hypothesis: In my opinion, I believe that the origin of this “thing” may have once been human. As he has the intelligence level of an average being, and I assume that it’s impossible that the “Object Salesman” was able to create an entity that is capable of human speech, without having extra “additions.” I also have a theory, that SCP 1879-A may have once been a customer of the “Object Salesman” wares, and later learnt that there were consequences in making deals with the Salesman.

 

Observation: 

Interview [11/09/2019 = 4:00]:

Lumbago: *static* *static* *static* Alr…. *static* DONE

Lumbago: Okay, let’s get this interview started. Hello there, my name is Lumbago, I’m an Associate Researcher and the purpose of this recording is to understand the origins of SCP 1879-A. Another reason for this, is just in case I die. Alright, let’s get started.

• 4:10=
• Lumbago: Hello there, SCP 1879-A my name is Lumbago [REDACTED], I’m an associate researcher of the foundation and today, I’m going to be conducting an interview with you. Do you have any questions before we begin?
• SCP 1879-A: Nope, none right now.
• Lumbago: Excellent. First question, do you have a name?
• SCP 1879-A: Umm... I don’t have a name, I’m just referred to as the “Talking Table.”
• Lumbago: Would you like a name?
• SCP 1879-A: I’m fine with whatever name my purchaser assigns me with. 
• Lumbago: Okay, second question: What do you think you are?
• SCP 1879-A: Nothing much, I’m just a Talking Table and my purpose is to be a good table towards my purchaser, aka you.
• Lumbago: Third question: Do you have any parents? Siblings? Wife? Kids? Anything like that.
• SCP 1879-A: I don’t really remember having any parents, though I do have siblings but they’re my step-siblings.
• Lumbago: Wait, you have step-siblings? Are they like you?
• SCP 1879-A: Oh no, they’re not like me. Some of them can make food, create fire, heal, etc, etc.
• Lumbago: Oh so like microwaves, heaters, and vending machines?
• SCP 1879-A: What's a vending machine?
• Lumbago: Okay never mind, fourth question: How were you conceived or created, and do you have any memories prior to  your conception?
• SCP 1879-A: Ummm I actually don’t have any memories of being born or created?
• Lumbago: Wait? Didn’t the “Object Salesman” create you?
• SCP 1879-A: Oh no *laughs* He was the one that found me and offered to take care of me?
• Lumbago: Wait, so you were found by the Object Salesman?
• SCP 1879-A: Yeah, I remember one day waking up and seeing man in suit come of nowhere, offering to take me somewhere where no one would hurt me. I didn’t really know anything at that time, so I said “Why not?” He then took me to this “factory” where I met people like me, and I stayed there for a while just meeting my new siblings and having fun with them. Eventually he explained that we were furniture and it was our purpose to make others happy. That’s when he started taking my brothers and sisters, and like them I just waited for my turn.
• Lumbago: Did you ever feel angry? That you were being taken away and separated by your siblings?
• SCP 1879-A: Not really, we were told that we have been given a new home and someone who would take care of us. He also said that, if we behaved very well, we would all meet again one day.
• Lumbago: Alright, fifth question: Do you remember anything before the factory and before you were found?
• SCP 1879-A: Not much, all I remember was seeing darkness everyday and everywhere.
• Lumbago: Oh, I’m sorry.
• SCP 1879-A: It’s okay, The darkness made it easier to sleep, which allowed me to have dreams.
• Lumbago: Oh, what kinda dreams?
• SCP 1879-A: Strange ones, that always appeared when I was sleeping.
• Lumbago: Wait you sleep? … Never mind, tell me these dreams you had.
• SCP 1879-A: Yeah in every dream, I saw a banner saying “Happy Birthday Tommy,” I see people singing and laughing. I also see a woman giving me a hug, and before she says anything. I hear the doorbell ring, the woman opens the door and I see a mysterious man in the shadows. Eventually the woman and the man shakes hand, and boom the dream ends.
• Lumbago: What!?
• SCP 1879-A: Strange, right? Funny enough, I saw the same woman in my dreams appear at the factory. Shouting at “Mr Salesman” and demanding that he returns what he stole from her.
• Lumbago: Ummmm!? *in distress*
• SCP 1879-A: Are you okay?
• Lumbago: Interview over.

 

Analysis and Conclusion: In conclusion my hypothesis and SCP 1879-A have confirmed that SCP 1879-A is in fact a human individual, and I believe that this “Tommy” who SCP 1879-A claims he saw in a dream, is in fact himself. Confirming my theory, that the “Object Salesman” was involved in turning “Tommy” into SCP 1879 after making an offer with his mother, and that his deals are something that should be feared.

Do Results Align with Hypothesis: Yes, it does.

[friendlywolf]

Research Manager W

The test is amazing, but buying this furniture may have been a good at the time but seeing as how the "Mother of Tommy" lost her son to this "Object Salesman" it would seem that you might want to head to Security and ask for protection for you and your family. I love the way you formatted this especially "List of personnel involved in testing:" seems the best formatted out of this test with "Observation:" being second. This seems to be built in Lore and has no grammatical errors I see. The only question I have is if the "Mother" was seen at the factory, Does that mean she followed the "Object Salesman" or Knew the Location of the factory? Knowing this is important to finding out more about this mysterious man. If you are able to Identify this "Mother" we could question her and further help the "Talking Table". 

9/10 [This is my opinion on what your grade is]

+Thumbs up

[Kumandant]

Score: 86/100

Grade: A

Lore: 17/20
Events generally follow the lore of SCP-1879 pretty well. However, there was no mention of what was paid to SCP-1879 when you bought the desk. Having "The Factory" be included was a bit strange, but a neat addition nevertheless.

Creativity: 18/20
Most of the creativity mainly was on the Event Team's part, however the additions provided throughout most of the test, as well as the gaps filled in the interview, really made up for it.

Presentation: 15/20
Test is presented fairly cleanly using the forum's formatting. The use of bullet points and bold text made the test easy to comprehend. The observation log was also well made.

Writing: 36/40
This test is packed full of content. From the well written background research, to the roller coaster that was the interview, time and effort was put into this test log and I cannot sing enough praise of it.

However some minor things did stand out to me, such as the fact that no security is listed under escort, as well as the mother weirdly being present walking around in "The Factory". Since the test does happen as a part of an event however, it can be glanced over.

Another minor nitpick I do have, is when you refer to the desk as "He". Throughout the test, you call the desk a "Thing" yet you also refer to the desk as "He" and "Him". It's like calling a loaf of bread a she.

Also, you could also call "The Object Salesman"; "SCP-1879-2" instead, as that is its designated number.

Overall however, I am pleased with the results. The test log was a highly enjoyable read and I hope to continue seeing your contributions to Research.

[Psych0]

A very interesting test I thought the whole thing in general was good the grammar was fine the formatting was good and in all I would like to see more of this "salesman" and more SCP's made by him I really wanna know more about him and I would love to see another event where he returns and you once more do another test 4/5 in my opinion