SCP-2266 "Benny Worm"

SCP-2266's discovery on a Public Broadcast.

## **Special Containment Procedures:**

SCP-2266 is to be contained in a standard humanoid containment chamber with appropriate environmental conditions for its survival. The chamber should be furnished with basic amenities and maintained in a clean and hygienic state. The walls and floor of the containment chamber should be inspected regularly for any signs of deterioration or damage caused by SCP-2266's movements. Any necessary repairs or reinforcements should be carried out promptly.

As SCP-2266 has exhibited a cooperative and non-threatening demeanor, it is allowed limited interaction with site personnel outside of its containment chamber. However, SCP-2266 should be accompanied by at least one armed security personnel at all times during these interactions. SCP-2266 is not to be allowed access to the Containment Chambers or Heavy Containment Zone without explicit authorization from the Site Director.

## **Description:**

SCP-2266 appears as a male orange earthworm, capable of changing its size at will, ranging from 25 centimeters to 6 feet in length. It possesses a human-like face with green eyes and balances on its tail end. SCP-2266 is often observed wearing a top hat and has two arms positioned by its sides.

Although SCP-2266 is unable to verbally communicate, it exhibits a basic level of literacy and can read and write using a pen. It emits high-pitched babbling sounds similar to that of a baby. When asked about itself, SCP-2266 responded by drawing a doodle of itself and writing four sentences around the doodle: "I'm Benny Worm," "Have my dirt," "I'm six," and "Hurry!" The significance of the last statement remains unclear.

SCP-2266 has demonstrated remarkable compliance with containment procedures and has not shown any signs of attempting to breach security. In fact, it has displayed comforting behavior towards depressed staff members. Several researchers have proposed allowing SCP-2266 limited freedom to roam the facility, excluding the Containment Chambers and Heavy Containment Zone. The request is currently pending approval from the Site Director.

## **Discovery:**

SCP-2266 came to the Foundation's attention during a televised interview with █████. Observers noticed a small, dancing figure in the background of the broadcast. Following the interview, Foundation personnel administered amnestics to both █████ and the viewers. █████ claimed to be acquainted with SCP-2266 and described a close friendship with it. Subsequently, SCP-2266 was located and willingly allowed itself to be contained by Mobile Task Force personnel.

## **Addendum: Interview Log 2266-Alpha**

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**Interviewed:** SCP-2266

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**Interviewer:** Dr. ██████

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[BEGIN LOG]

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**Dr. ██████:** Good morning, SCP-2266. I would like to ask you a few questions for our records. Are you comfortable with that?

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*SCP-2266 proceeds to nod.*

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**Dr. ██████:** Excellent. Let's start with some basic information. How did you come to possess your anomalous abilities?

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**SCP-2266 (scribbles on a notepad):** Don't know. Always been able to do it.

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**Dr. ██████:** I see. And how did you come to be known as "Benny Worm"?

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**SCP-2266 (writes on the notepad):** People called me that. Liked it. Became Benny Worm.

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**Dr. ██████:** Fascinating. Now, about your interaction with the depressed staff members. How are you able to provide comfort to them?

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SCP-2266 (points to its face and makes comforting gestures): I listen. I'm here.

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**Dr. ██████:** That's very kind of you, SCP-2266. Finally, the message you wrote, "Hurry!" What did you mean by that?

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**SCP-2266 (writes on the notepad):** Bad things coming. Need to prepare.

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**Dr. ██████:** What do you mean by "Bad things"?

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*SCP-2266 was visibly uncomfortable and refused to write anything on the notepad. SCP-2266 proceeded to fiddle with the pen given to it.*

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**Dr. ██████:** Hello? SCP-2266? What are the "bad things" you're talking about?

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**SCP-2266 (writes on notepad):** Say Benny Worm. Please.

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**Dr. ██████:** Right. Well, we can ask another time if you feel uncomfortable. Thank you for your cooperation, Benny Worm. That will be all for now.

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*Dr. ██████ proceeds to stand up, ready to leave the room. SCP-2266, still remaining seated, smiled at the researcher and started waving, letting out a babbling vocal.*

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[END LOG]

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