it's just that, he's like 2000+ to 3000 maybe, and he's keeping up with the 
some of our elders are like a few hundred years tops and they're stubbo! 
mend relationship with the Library 

heck my own father decided to just left for whatever project, just because 


WHAT. 


um like, from what | see ancient people don't really like to change their b 


No, you're saying that he's over two thousand years old? Back when the 
first clashed? 


...yeah? 


he's like, from ancient Greece or something 
| mean, check this, the "Bumo" part 


tala 


OH SWEET WAN. 
THIS MUST BE TOP SECRET CHURCH INFORMATION I'M NOT SUP 


oh 
damn I'm sorry | thought you knew 
| guess this was written in our documents...? 


I'M SO EXCITED RIGHT NOW. 


seriously 


Nah, | was just joking. If it's actually top secret | wouldn't be able to get tl 


This is just sweet Church gossip. 
If only you told me this earlier, dear Fang. 


Although | seem to have interrupted you. 


um? 
oh you mean the part about my dad 
nah just the same thing | told you 


| wouldn't go through basic transformation, and he freaked out as if the k 
come down to eat me or something 
| get that it's a precaution against other fleshcrafters, still 


You can always do with upload your conciousness into our wonderful ne 


hey don't you get preachy with me 
well, more or less time for me to go back to work 


See you then. 


see you too, Tri 


+ Log 2015/12/10 


Dale? 


Yes? 


You asked me to look for anartists to interview, yes? 


Right! 


I'm really not familiar with their circle. 


| know a good candidate, name's Yang, asked her, said she might be ab 
contact info, she has sent an invitation. 


That's great, thank you a lot, sir. 


How's the research? 


| was able to nail down the basics regarding the universal laws. The thec 
articfically inserted by Fuxi is promising. | think I'm about to have a break 


Still need to look into reality benders, however, where this comes in han 


Good. 


And excuse me for now, | have things to attend to. You can submit the ft 


Of course, see you, sir. 


+ Log 2015/12/11 


Hil 


Dale, right? 


Yep. 


And you're Yang, the anartist? 


Sureee you can call me that XD 
Technically I'm not really active in those circles anymore, but | still have | 
be able to answer your questions 


That would be cool. 


| have to say, when Mr. Gu came to me | was pretty excited 
| mean, to be included in such a big project? XD 


Nah it's more like a one man project. But I'm flattered. 


But well it is like, something grand? 
Like finding out how the gods and the dragons shaped our world, and if t 
How we're made? 


People normally don't even think of that 


Wait. 
You're like, one of our people? 


Um yeah? 
| mean, | didn't go through the full transformation and all that, just the ba 


enhancement and all that 
Didn't really want to go out with a snake head and scales on my body :P 


No | thought like 


SCP-578: Blood Opals 


Item #: SCP-578 
Object Class: Safe 


Special Containment Procedures: SCP-578 is to be contained 
within standard Safe-class anomalous liquids tanks. Any personnel 
excluding D-class under testing conditions are to wear Level C 
hazmat suits while handling SCP-578. All newly recovered instances 
of SCP-578-1 are to be cataloged and destroyed. 


Description: SCP-578 is a colorless, odorless liquid consisting of a 
solution of water, silicon, and a previously unknown and 
uncharacterized enzyme. It has a viscosity of 0.9cP at 29°C, a 
boiling point of 123°C at sea level, and a freezing point of 4°C. At 
the time of this writing, 413L of SCP-578 exist in containment. 


SCP-578's anomalous properties manifest when it is brought into 
contact with human blood. First, SCP-578 spreads throughout the 
blood by way of rapid diffusion. The enzyme in SCP-578 then 
causes a clotting cascade in the blood, followed by crystallization of 
the blood via chemical reaction. 


This crystallized blood is designated an instance of SCP-578-1. 
Approximately 1.7mL of SCP-578 is required to fully convert a liter of 
blood. SCP-578-1's chemical structure is reminiscent of opals, 
consisting of hydrated silica. During the crystallization process, clots 
of blood cells become trapped within the structure of SCP-578-1, 
resulting in a bright red coloration. Tests involving SCP-578 and 
blood plasma have confirmed that the absence of these blood clots 
in the structure of SCP-578-1 results in a significantly weaker 
structure. SCP-578-1 has a hardness of 6.8 on the Mohs scale, and 
a melting point of 1020°C. SCP-578-1 is not capable of converting 
more blood, and can be handled without protective gear. 


SCP-578 and several hundred instances of SCP-578-1 were initially 


Ugh Mr. Gu just didn't tell me, sorry. 


It's fine 
| heard disguising is a chore XD 


No | completely understand, didn't really transform myself... 


Just that, he didn't really specifiy, and, aren't anartists like, reality bende! 


What no 


Heh, general misconception is all :P 


What. 
But like, wow? 
You just really blew my mind here? How does this work then? 


| mean, some of the "big shots" are what you would commonly call "reali 


But what are the chances of people happen to be reality benders, and ju 
and just happen to want to use their ability in that field above all else? 


Well, when you put it that way... 


| think it's just that bunch of people who got really famous, hence the mis 


Ummm. 


| don't really like it that way, but some people do that well, | guess? 


Then again, from how | see it, simply using reality bending on art kinda c 
It's almost like slapping summoning circles on machines to create parate 
mind to analyze magic :P 


Then how do you actually do anart? 


Un, it's kinda difficult to say? 


For me anart is like, creating art strong enough, that the sheer idea and } 
To actually bring your piece to life? 


It's not like using magic or reality bending and apply them to art, the piec 
the moment the idea comes through. 


If you're really using your idea to shape reality, isn't that reality bending? 


Um, let me put it this way 
| can affect reality, but only through art? And technically everyone can dc 


Are you saying that it's the art that twists reality, not you? 


Um not quite 


Have you heard like the concept of "flow"? 


I'm not sure. 


From what | know, a lot of anartist channel this, "flow" thing when they w 
Some aware, some just unconciously, and there's different names to it, k 
everything fits into the perfect slot, and you know if you go down with tha 
idea will be molded into art, and the art will manifest into something beat 


That actually sounds kind of like how some magic works. 


Maybe? But it's not like just applying magic to art, it's more of, a different 


No no, | get that. 


So is there entry requirements? It is like only specific people can channe 


Well... 

| mean, technically we can all access that 
It's just that 

Ugh. 


Um, did | say something wrong? 


Oh no no, | was reminded of something a friend of mine did ._. 


It didn't turn out very well for her 


I'm sorry. 


You know, what the hell, | should talk about it 


A while back my friend tried to pass out this small thing she wrote desigr 
to be able to acess the flow 
Not really the altering your mind type, but more like, open doors for you t 


Got it. 


And most of the people who read that ended up creating anart of their ov 


Wow. 


Yeah 
It was pretty amazing, but of course, attracted too much attention 


Oh. I'm really sorry. 


No it's okay, she's just retired from the anartist circle for good. Sane and 


Let's not dwell on that topic though. 


Of course. 
| mean, this certainly changes things. To think that even ordinary people 


How about | introduce you to a few more anartists, and you ask around? 
Won't be "snake people" this time, of course :P 


That would be great. 


Let's meet at my boss's place. 


How about next Wednesday, afternoon? 


Sounds good to me. 


Cool, see you there then :3 


Looking forward to it. 


+ Log 2016/01/13 


Fang? You there? 


You've got to let me tell you about the exchange experience we have wit 
I'll omit things I'm not allowed to share, of course. :P 


oh sorry Tri 
sorry for the late reply 


It's cool. 


I'm just really busy with my research stuff 
| met with a few anartists, and that's most of the stuff done, I'm really pie 
| don't think | really have time now, or any time soon 


how about we fix some other time? 


Of course! I'm really glad for you, Fang. 
Good luck then. 


thanks 


+ Log 2016/07/19 


Mr. Gu? 


Yes, Dale? 


Have you read through the reports and proposals | sent you? 


Yes, and | have to say, those are some very interesting ideas. 


| know, right? 


| think this is it. Everything comes together, this explains how the gods a 
magic systems works, and how reality benders come to be. 

Tech, magic, reality bending, they can all be unified under this theory. Al 
experiments and figure out how to make use of this. 


We will have the chance to utilize the laws of our world way better. And i 
we can properly seperate and refine the aspects of the two dragons with 


That's all very good Dale. But about your proposals, I'm afraid that | cant 


But, Mr. Gu. 
Is this about the money? | can certainly start small and | can pull some o 
won't be that costly, and | promise there will be results, actual results we 


| understand that, and | do believe you. But that is not the problem. 


Then what is it? I'll do whatever | can to fix it! 


We're running out of time. The crack on Taisui is widening. 


That's the reason? It would take decades and centuries before somethin 


You don't know that, Dale. We don't know that. 


And even if we have the chance to mend it, it will only stall time before N 
regains his form. And we cannot survive through another war of the drag 


We don't even know what would happen if they're freed! And you're den\ 


Sorry, but the decision has been made. There will be no more additional 
projects. All resources are now relocated to the evacuation plan, and fra 


How can you do this to me? You've seen my papers, you know what it's 


| know. But it will no longer matter once we leave. The rules of the world 


But we'll still be the same! We can still work on that, and it will still help! 


| understand your frustration, but we won't be able to get to it currently. 


You can always go through the transformation and prolong your life. Wh 
the chance to carry on your research. 
Your father is already working on the site, and you should be there too. 


Back again at convincing me to turn into "dragons" you so desire? | thou 
run away from the dragons! 


And my father, yes, | guess he's the perfect example you really want. 


Dale, that's not what | meant. 


No, Mr. Gu, I'm not even going. 
The hell with your bullshit. 


Dale. 


| thought you were different from them, | thought you treated me good, b 


Goodbye. 


+ Log 2016/07/22 


Hi Dale, I'm just here to say, sorry to hear about the turn of events. 


I'm not really planning to "evacuate", so if you still need me for anything, 


discovered during a Foundation raid on a Marshall, Carter, & Dark 
Ltd. facility. The facility had been used as a production site for 
various items made of SCP-578-1. The exact process MC&D used 
to create SCP-578 is unknown. 


Addendum 01: Excerpt from Recovered Document HKG-35. 


Here at Marshall Carter and Dark, we cater to only the 
most exclusive clientele, people of discriminating taste. 
We understand that those of your caliber demand only 
the finest, the pinnacle of quality in jewelry. That is why 
MC8D is proud to present the most incredible gems of all 
time; blood opals. Created from the very sap of men's 
veins, crafted by artisans into wondrous settings in a true 
marriage of art and jewelry, these one-of-a-kind pieces 
easily outclass any you have seen before. 


In ancient Greek mythology, the ichor of the gods' veins 
could grant to mortals agelessness or even immortality. 
Blood opals capture a similar effect, producing an aura of 
rejuvenation and regeneration. They add vigor to your 
limbs, taste to your food, and colour to your cheeks. 


This holiday season, show that special someone you 
care. After all, what says "| love you" like a piece of life, a 
piece of you? 


Addendum 02: SCP-578-0676 


Item #: 0676 

Recovery Date: / / 

Item Description: A statue of a human cardiovascular 
system composed of SCP-578-1. The item is 2.1 meters 
in height including a 0.3 meter tall base composed of 
granite. Analysis of the item has discovered few tool 
marks, with the exception of those around the metal 
supports attaching the statue to the granite base. It is 
theorized that the item must have been created by 
injecting SCP-578 into a living human, as the pooling of 
blood in a dead body would result in a partial statue. 


+ Log 2016/11/01 


Fang, you okay? | haven't heard from you for a really long while. 
I'm starting to get kind of worried, | hope you're merely too busy with you 


haha 

the research 

it's a goddamn joke 

why would | expect this to work 


they turned their back on me once why would | think they won't do it a se 


I'm a joke just because | don't follow their shitty rules and their desire to | 
hahaha vaccine against the giant flesh dragon that's gonna eat us, not o 
never get to us by running away like paranoid cowards 

| mean, who knows if the sky is gonna collapse one day? better not do a 
then 


Fang, what's going on? 


what's going on is | cracked everything Tri 
every piece falls into place and I'm just beginning to make sense of the t 


so what if | now know the laws of physics are created by Mekhane, to ke 
our flesh and soul 

what if | now know that our flesh and soul have delicious Mekhy and Yal 
they're so delicious and attrative to gods 


What are you even talking about? 


I'm talking about what we're made of, what the world is made of Tri 
you know, all the big important stuff 


Remember when | said we were extraordinary? because we're all freakir 
different degrees 

the Mekhy and Yalda parts cancel each other out, in our body and mind 
seemingly ordinary human 


just amazing isn't it, turns out that we're the super anomalous thing after 


Fang, please calm down. 


calm down? | am calm, why wouldn't | be? 


do you know that the reality bending is just caused by the imbalance of t 
struggle? 

do you know that the reason our faith and ideas can affect reality and cre 
have these tiny imbalances in us, and our tiny reality bending powers cai 
difference? 


do you know that Sarkicists cultivate Yalda's aspect in us, while you guy: 
do you know that tech and the church's Broken God miracles work becal 
of laws? 

do you know reality bending is to surpass these laws or damage them, a 
those holes bigger? 


...Please, I'm not doubting you, just that you're not thinking straight right 


and anartists! ha! they tap into the collective reality-bending potential of | 
vision they have into reality! 


but you know what, none of this matters anymore 
because apparently | won't be able to study what if the two aspects of th 
human 


because | need more than to just seperate soul from body and picking tir 
great effort and money 

because they decided to just stop doing everything else and leave cause 
prophecy 


You don't have to be like this, Fang. Whatever happened, | will help. 


oh really is the Church of Maxwellism gonna fund me 
for my far fetched little dream 


is any group gonna fund me, because I'm apparently a failure 
even my damn family decided to just leave 


I'm not sure what's going on, and | cannot speak for the Church, but | wil 


no 

it's enough 

like 

| really appreciate it but 

| guess I'll just have to do this on my own 
with myself