INTERVIEW LOG SCP-18097-003
Date: July 25th, 2019
Interviewer: Dr. Magovney
Interviewee: SCP-18097
Notes: Director Moreno and Dr. Herrick observed Dr. Magovney during the interview. Dr. Magovney entered the containment chamber with a pillow at the request of SCP-18097. Dr. Magovney will follow the Standard 1.2.9 Interview Protocol but, at the discretion of Director Moreno, may offer other amenities should SCP-18097 cooperate with Dr. Magovney during the interview.
[BEGIN LOG]
Dr. Magovney: Hello SCP-18097.
SCP-18097: That isn't my name.
Q: It is until you cooperate with us and tell us what you'd prefer to be called.
At this point in the interview, Dr. Magovney reached over and presented the pillow to the SCP-18097. SCP-18097 visibly stiffened at Dr. Magovney's approach but did not react in any other capacity.
Q: The pillow you wanted. [Pause] Go on, take it.
At this point in the interview, SCP-18097 took the pillow and placed it next to him on the bench.
Q: In the future, I'm going to allow you to request other things like blankets or specific foods. But as explained to you before, you need to cooperate with us during these interviews before your requests are even considered. Do you understand? Nod if you understand. I need something from you if we're going to do this.
A: What if I don't want to answer your questions?
Q: Why would you want to prolong these interviews any longer than they have to be?
A: So you're letting me go at the end of these things, right? Is that what you're saying?
Q: We're not even close to discussing your release. You can speed things up by listening to what I'm saying and doing as I ask. Do you understand?
A: [Indecipherable]
Q: Repeat that, please.
A: Yeah, yeah, I get it.
Q: Good. Please identify yourself.
A: … Sonic.
Q: Sonic?
A: Yeah.
Q: S-O-N-I-C. Sonic.
A: That's – yeah.
Q: Are you male or female?
A: You can't tell?
Q: Are you male? Or female?
A: Male. [Indecipherable]
Q: Will you repeat that?
A: No.
Q: I won't demand you to repeat that this time because I don't think it's necessary, but you will speak up during these interviews. [Pause] What is your age?
A: Fifteen.
Q: Fifteen?
A: Can you really not hear me?
Q: I'm confirming what you've stated to me.
At this point in the interview, SCP-18097, who identifies himself as "Sonic", rolled his eyes with visible irritation and leaned back into the wall of the containment chamber. He continued to answer Dr. Magovney's questions but refused to make eye contact with Dr. Magovney.
Q: What is your species?
A: Hedgehog. And yes, hedgehog. Hedge. Hog. Hedgehog.
Q: … Okay. Is Earth your place of origin?
A: No.
Q: What is your place of origin?
A: [REDACTED].
Q: Is [REDACTED] a different planet?
A: I don't know.
Q: How did you come to Earth?
A: I don't know.
Q: Okay, well think about it.
A: …
Q: How long have you been on Earth?
A: I don't know.
Q: How did you learn to speak English?
A: I've been here long enough.
Q: Can you write and read in English?
A: No and no. Are you almost done?
Q: Are you aware of your speed?
A: Yeah.
Q: How fast can you go?
A: I don't know. Fast. Really fast.
Q: Are you aware of your strength?
A: …
Q: SCP-18097, I asked you a question.
A: …
Q: Alright, we're coming back to that question. Are there others like you here?
A: …
Q: SCP-18097.
A: …
From this point and forward in the interview, SCP-18097 refused to answer any other questions.
Q: You were told that if you cooperated, you would receive a food of your choice. You haven't cooperated with us entirely, and so you've lost that privilege for the time being.
A: I'm not an animal who does tricks for rewards and treats.
Q: As far as I can see, there's no other way to get you to cooperate, so this is how it's going to be.
A: Well that's working well for you, isn't it? Maybe I'd cooperate if you treated me with some decency and let me out of this cage!
Q: Right now, you aren't doing yourself any favors and you're not even close to being released. These interviews are far from over and, if I'm being frank, they're only the beginning, so I would suggest you stop arguing with me and do as I say.
A: No.
Q: What was that?
A: You heard me.
Q: … Your interviews will continue tomorrow with Dr. Herrick. Good night.
At this point in the interview, SCP-18097 turned away from Dr. Magovney and continued leaning against the wall. SCP-18007 did not try to escape his containment chamber when Dr. Magovney finished the interview and left the chamber.
[END LOG]
Director Moreno noted that while SCP-18097 initially cooperated with Dr. Herrick's method of approach during Interview 02, SCP-18097 showed signs of aggression towards the end and attempted escape.
Director Moreno also noticed that although SCP-18097 did eventually cooperate with Dr. Magovney's method of approach during Interview 03, SCP-18097 responded with short and to-the-point answers that may not have provided sufficient information. Furthermore, SCP-18097 appeared to "shut down" as the interview continued on and became argumentative with Dr. Magovney.
Due to these circumstances, Director Moreno has chosen to test different methods of approach with SCP-18097.
He has granted Dr. Herrick permission to bypass the Standard 1.2.9 Interview Protocol for Interview-04 and onward. Until further notice, Director Moreno has encouraged Dr. Herrick to attempt light conversation with SCP-18097 as an experiment with the purpose of deciding how to approach SCP-10897 in the future to garner sufficient information. Dr. Herrick has been ordered to undergo a psychological evaluation before and after every interview to ensure he is fit to proceed with light conversation, as there is a higher potential for Dr. Herrick to grow attached to SCP-10897 under the aforementioned conditions. Dr. Herrick has been made aware of this and has agreed to these terms. Director Moreno retains the right to revoke Dr. Herrick's permission to bypass the Standard 1.2.9 Interview Protocol at any time.
Both Dr. Herrick and Dr. Magovney may continue to offer amenities to SCP-18097 in the future, should they feel it is appropriate. All amenities must be approved by Director Moreno before they are presented to SCP-18097.
The next interview is to be conducted in one (1) day by Dr. Herrick, with Director Moreno on standby outside of the containment chamber to observe. Dr. Magovney may observe. Dr. Herrick has requested that he bring in a chilidog and water for SCP-10897, despite Dr. Magovney's decision to not give SCP-10897 the requested amenities.
The following is a note from Director Moreno on the matter:
"Bypassing Dr. Magovney's decision to take away the subject's amenities might negatively affect Dr. Magovney's 'reputation', since SCP-10897 would be more likely to ignore Dr. Magovney's future warnings. This could cause him to act out and disobey. On the other hand, gaining SCP-10897's trust is of a higher priority at this point in time, and since SCP-10897 may react better to Dr. Herrick, I believe it would be beneficial to grant Dr. Herrick's request."
At Director Moreno's discretion, Dr. Herrick will be allowed to bring in one (1) chilidog and one (1) unopened bottle of water during the next interview.