Bittersweet

Dr. Sonia Freemen's death

The Redaction Of Dr. Timotheus Sceptre

## Overview

Due to her doing her doing a number of things that are against protocol and being warned, Dr. Sonia Freemen was designated for termination. She was nearly terminated on 05/05/2020, however, Dr. Timotheus Sceptre stepped in and made a deal with O5-2 and O5-6 to give her two days to live in exchange for him becoming O5-10 fully, and no longer being undercover. The event was considered the Season 1 Finale and was heavily impactful; making Sonia's inevitable death something with meaning.

## The Prelude

### The Key

#### She Taketh....

On 04/24/2020 Dr. Eric Hamilton attempted to get Class-C amnestics to forget about leaving his medication out, which Dr. Alpha ended up having a non fatal overdose from taking. He amnesticized himself and forgot about the memory, also asking Sonia, who was there as he had a breakdown over the incident, if she wanted to amnesticate herself as well so that she could forget a memory. Sonia declined the offer, something she would end up somewhat regretting, and took Hamilton's key so that he could no loner access the medical bay's supply of amnestics.

### Warnings

#### First One's Free

Dr. Sonia Freemen was first given a warning by O5-2 on 04/27/2020. Sonia exited her office, dragging her collection of video games and consoles out of the office with her. Dr. Jeremy Warlington, someone who'd since became her friend, heard her in the bay and decided to exit his own office to see what she was doing. Her and Jeremy were now in the middle of the medical bay and Sonia was showing Jeremy her new hobby, video games, because with therapy from Jeremy she'd since gotten over her clipboard addiction. Jeremy, happy with her making some level of progress, gladly let Sonia talk about her new hobby. She then let him use her Nintendo Switch to play Animal Crossing, which Jeremy happily did, wanting to show interest in her hobby. After a while, O5-2 entered the medical bay and shot an Xbox that was part of Sonia's collection with her fusion pistol, destroying the console. Upon seeing the now broken console, Sonia ran over to it in utter disbelief in sadness before looking over at O5-2 and demanding to know why she'd destroyed the console. O5-2 then silently shot her fusion pistol at one of Sonia's clipboards, burning a hole through it. Sonia then simply asked her what she hoped to achieve, to which O5-2 simply told her to get back to her work, before firing another shot with the fusion pistol mere inches away from Sonia's head, grazing a bit of her hair, and warning her that the next shot would go into her forehead. This was her first warning. Sonia then fell to her knees in defeat before once again asking O5-2 what she wanted from her. O5-2 only said that she wanted her to do her work before taking out a red wood clipboard with a golden clip, and telling Sonia that it would be hers if she did her work. Sonia then simply replied with, “**Anything** ..for the clipboard.”, before being given the clipboard by O5-2. O5-2 then told Sonia that if she slacked off again that she 'best make her will' before Sonia curled up onto the floor with her new clipboard, having a quiet mental breakdown. O5-2 then fired Class-C amnestics into Sonia, making her forget the traumatic memory. Sonia, now forgetting about O5-2 destroying the consoles, asked Jeremy what happened, to which he simply told her that she destroyed them while having another episode over clipboards. O5-2 then left the medical bay, after which Sonia and Jeremy returned to their respective offices.

#### The Finger

On 04/28/2020 Dr. Sonia entered the research bay in search of clipboards. After taking a few clipboards from random people's desk, she then knocked on the door to the then ARC Dr. Jim Thompson's office. Jim opened the door and asked her what she needed, to which Sonia replied to by slipping past him, entering his office, picking up his exclusive clipboard with 'Area Research Director' wrote on it, and then heading for the door to exit his office. After Jim asked her why she was taking his clipboard, Sonia simply asked him if he had more clipboards in his office as she put the clipboard that she took into a large pocket in her coat. Jim, idiotically, told her he did, making Sonia then start to ransack his office in search of clipboards. After not being able to locate any, she went over to one of the file cabinets in his office and started pushing it out of the way, believing that he had a safe behind it which contained his clipboards. After charging into one of his cabinets and knocking it over, not revealing a safe, she held her shoulder in pain, which she'd used to knock the safe over. Jim then simply asked her to leave his now destroyed office, stating that "IT LOOKS LIKE A FUCKING NUKE WENT OFF IN HERE!". Sonia replied to that by scurrying out of his office and running into the research bay before beginning to ransack it as well, flipping over tables and looting drawers for clipboards as she did so. After being shot in the arm with a tranquilizer by Jasper Lowery, Sonia ran out of the research bay to the medical bay, slowly feeling the effect of the tranquilizer. Upon entering the medical bay, Sonia entered Dr. Jeremy's office in an attempt to hide. O5-2 entered the medical bay while Jasper followed Sonia to it, both of them in search of the same person, that person being Sonia. O5-2 told Jasper to leave, saying that this was now under MTF/ISD control, and Jasper, following her orders, left O5-2 to deal with the situation. O5-2 then entered Jeremy's office and picked Sonia up, several clipboards falling out of Sonia's coat as she did. O5-2 then held a fusion pistol up to Sonia's head, asking her if she remembered the threat she made to her last time. Jeremy then attempted to intervene, telling O5-2 that they could come to a compromise and not solve this by killing Sonia, to which O5-2, surprisingly, obliged, telling Jeremy, "Sure, I'll go with option B...and take her away as planned... don't worry...you **might** see her again." before dragging Sonia off to the 'execution cell'. Once arriving at the cell, O5-2 was met by the former ISD Commanding Agent Rasputin. O5-2 ordered Rasputin to 'interrogate' Sonia, meaning for her to more or less just be tortured. Rasputin then tied Sonia to a chair within the room, slapping her a few times, and then wetting a rag and placing it on Sonia's face. After he did so, Sonia woke up, believing that she would soon die. O5-2 then started preparing more 'interrogation' methods as Rasputin injected Sonia with a concoction that would make her feel any pain inflicted upon her more intensely. Rasputin then proceeded to waterboard Sonia, stopping after a moment to ask her why she chose to start going 'insane' now, to which Sonia replied by saying that she 'can't help it' and that 'she's trying to get help'. Rasputin then simply threatened her before grabbing a large knife and cutting off her left index finger, then using a blowtorch to cauterize that wound. Sonia screeched in pain and told Rasputin that she knew nothing and didn't know why she was being 'interrogated' for. Rasputin then, not answering her, took a pair of pliers and pulled out four of Sonia's molars. After doing so, Rasputin asked O5-2 for a high power pistol. O5-2 responded by starting to search her coat for a pistol. As she did so, Sonia whimpered in pain, asking Rasputin what he wanted from her. Rasputin replied by saying that 'she should know the answer to that'. Sonia then told him that she simply took Jim's clipboard, to which Rasputin replied by asking her where it was. Sonia told him that it was in her coat, though she didn't feel it in there anymore. Rasputin then grabbed Sonia by the collar and asked her if she wanted him to stop. Sonia replied by telling him that, "If I say no, you would still go on. If I said yes, you would enjoy it.I'll take my chances with the no option." Rasputin then slapped her twice before asking O5-2 if he had permission to stop the 'interrogation', saying that she learned her lesson. O5-2 then told Sonia that if she messed up again, she would be terminated. This was her second chance, something O5-2 once again surprisingly gave her. Sonia then told her that she understood. Rasputin proceeded to untie Sonia and bring her back to the medical bay. Afterwards, Sonia would be given a new prosthetic finger by Dr. Chloe Sine.

## The Calm

#### Skepticism

On 04/29/2020 Sonia left her office and knocked on the door to Jeremy's. She told him how she was beginning to question the Foundation, saying how she thinks she wouldn't be addicted to clipboards if the Foundation hadn't taken her away. She asked Jeremy if he thought that anyone who ever worked for the Foundation ever had a 'happy ending' and how the weight of Jim and Timotheus' jobs crushing them, how Dr. Cardinal committed suicide, how Bones disappeared, and how Tavi disappeared as well. Jeremy told her that maybe they just don't hear from the ones who get happy endings, though he didn't entirely believe that himself. Sonia, knowing her answer, said, " I'll probably be next on that list." before simply getting up and leaving Jeremy's office, returning to her own to reflect on her thoughts and newfound doubts about the Foundation.

#### ....And She Giveth

On 05/05/2020 (Near midnight) Sonia was approached by Dr. Hamilton and Thomas Hoglund. They came to tell her about Dr. Taviette Wood and how the two were starting their own investigation into what happened to her. After the two told Sonia about how Taviette was killed, and more importantly who killed her, Sonia told them not to attempt to investigate because if they did, they'd probably end up like Taviette. The two disregarded that and asked Sonia to join them in their investigation, though Sonia declined the offer, saying how if she were to assist them that she would killed. She told them to keep her informed of what they find as long as it wasn't classified information. Hamilton told her that they didn't want to put her at risk and then asked Sonia for his key back, something that would prove to be a fatal. She reluctantly gave him the key back, telling him, "Fine, don't **get killed."** as she did. Ironic. Hamilton then went on to immediately go take amnestics, putting them in his bag before going to his quarters. Sonia then entered his office, and as of now, was seen as a traitor and designated for termination.

#### A Parting Gift

Then on 05/05/2020 (Around evening time), Sonia left her office, finally feeling as though she had a good grasp on her clipboard issues, and approached Jeremy's office before knocking on the door. Jeremy answered the door and greeted her before sitting down at his desk, welcoming her into his office. She told him how she'd finally gotten over her past and addiction, to which he replied by proclaiming how happy he was for her. Unlike when they'd first met, Jeremy now saw her as a friend rather than just another psychiatrist. She then told him how she was going to give away some of her clipboards. She then gave Jeremy the first clipboard that she ever had, which was a clear resin clipboard with pressed flowers encased within it. Jeremy, shocked that she would ever consider a thing and also happy that she's made that much progress, gladly accepted it. Sonia then told him how she had a bad feeling, as if she felt something was coming. She then told Jeremy that she was sure it was nothing to worry about and thanked him for being a friend. Jeremy then nodded and replied by telling her that he was sure everything would be fine and thanking her as well. She then left his office, going to the foundation quarters to give her golden clipboard to someone else. She made her way down the hall before finding Jim's door and knocking on it. Jim, who was suspended at this point in time, got up from his bed and walked over to the floor before opening it. Jim greeted her and Sonia did the same before telling Jim that she brought a gift for him, still feeling bad about destroying his office. Jim was surprised that she brought him a gift and told her that she didn't need to apologize about the office as she pulled out a shiny gold clipboard from her coat, the pure gold clipboard that Chloe gave her before when she first warned her. Jim was surprised that she was actually giving someone a clipboard, and he was even more surprised by the fact that she was giving him one of such value to her. She then told him about the progress she made before giving him another clipboard, this one a pure sliver clipboard with a moon engraved on the back, and told him to give it to Timotheus. Jim told her he would and Sonia left, returning to the medical bay.

#### The Deal

Then, on the same day, 05/05/2020 (Around late evening time), O5-6, prepared to kill Sonia Freeman, left his quarters, a red suit on, and his revolver within it, he went to the medical bay. Upon entering the bay he scanned the room before walking over to the psychiatrist's offices, approaching Sonia's and slowly knocking on the door three times. A sudden feeling of impending doom within her, Sonia got up and walked over to her office's door, opening it and greeting O5-6. He simply asked her how she was doing that day. She replied, only saying that she felt 'great'. O5-6 then asked her to follow him, saying that the two 'had much to discuss'. After he spoke, none other than Timotheus Sceptre entered the bay, walking up behind O5-6 and asking him if he could join. O5-6 told him that it was 'a private matter' and dismissed him, to which Timotheus responded to by saying that the Area Medical Director had told him to join the two, though no such thing had been told to him; it was a lie. O5-2 then slowly entered the bay, walking over to the three and told Dr. Scpetre to stay out of the situation. Timotheus then turned around and gave her a sad smile before saying, "You know I can't.". Sonia, seeing Timotheus, O5-6, and O5-2 all there speaking outside of her office, got a chill down her spine and began to suspect something was afoot. O5-6 then told Timotheus to refrain from interfering with his 'business', before O5-2 then grabbed Timotheus by the should, telling him that he's dismissed with a cold stare. Timotheus then begged O5-2 to let him talk to her in private, stating that he wanted to talk about something. Timotheus stood his ground. For Sonia's sake.Sonia had saved his life more than once. She had helped him since the longest time; he didn't want to let her die this way. O5-2 obliged and told him that the two would speak in private, though this would carry on immediately afterwards. Timotheus then turned to Sonia and smiled before telling her that everything would be fine. He then told O5-6 that if wanted he could join the private discussion with him and O5-2 if he wanted. O5-6, wanting to get this done with, said yes and then the three O5 Council members entered a vacant office, leaving Dr. Sonia standing there confused. After the three entered the aforementioned office, Timotheus said how he was informed by the ISD of what Sonia had done, and said how he knew that he couldn't save her. O5-2 then told him that her death wouldn't be drawn out, but rather just a simple bullet in the head, however, Timotheus didn't think that was merciful, at least not merciful enough for him. Timotheus then said how Sonia had saved his life on multiple occasions, which she did, and said how she's 'just a girl', which, considering she was 21, Sonia was just a girl. O5-6 told Timotheus that no matter her age, she had broken the Code Of Ethics, and due to the rule she broke on it, she was designated for termination, and that Timotheus should 'know his place'. Timotheus then said how he won't try to prevent the termination, however he did have a deal that he wanted to make with O5-6 and O5-2. The two then told him to state his deal, albeit a bit annoyedly. Timotheus told them his deal, which consisted of how he wanted to give her two more days to live, and after the two days were up, he'd terminate her himself and then become a full on O5, leaving his position as Area Research Director. O5-2 and O5-6 then begrudgingly accepted the deal. O5-2 then quickly left, returning to her quarters, and leaving Timotheus and O5-6 there in the room together. The deal had been made. If Timotheus hadn't killed her in 48 hours, O5-6 would. After the two spoke for a moment, O5-6 left as well, also returning to his quarters. After the two had left Timotheus, he cried. In the small room, he counted to 10. And while he did, he continued crying. It was the longest 10 seconds in his life. She was only 21. He was going to kill her. Despite two whole days to make it all better, to give her a chance, she was going to die, and he would do it. After he reached 10, he regained his composure, wiped the tears from his face, and then exited the office and went towards where they'd left Sonia. She asked him if he still wanted to talk, and Timotheus replied by suddenly hugging her, saying that he did still want to talk, and that the two people that had entered before were gone, and that it was now all okay. That was another lie. Sonia, still confused, once again asked him if he wanted to talk, to which Timotheus replied by saying that he did, and then let her go before asking her if she wanted to go have lunch. Sonia said that she did and the two left the medical bay together, leaving Area-17.

#### Her Last Look At Sunlight

That same day, 05/05/2020, after leaving Area-17 via helicopter Timotheus and Sonia flew towards a near town. On the way there Sonia commented on how she's always wanted to fly in a helicopter before, which she now had the chance to do. As the helicopter continued flying towards the town, Timotheus asked her if there's anything else that she wanted to do while the two were out, to which Sonia replied by asking if she could get a ukulele, something that she'd wanted for a long time. Timotheus said that would be doable, and the two continued chatting before finally arriving at the town, landing in the woods near it. As the two entered the town and visited a book store upon Sonia's request, Timotheus got a text about how SCP-8515 had breached. He now had even more of a reason to not return to Area-17 yet. The two proceeded to go to McDonald's, which was a ride itself, and Timotheus even bought a coffee.They also went to the music store and got Sonia a really nice ukulele. Turns out Dr. Timotheous knew absolutely nothing of playing instruments, all except the kazoo .They went back to the library, but before that looked around the small town. It was nice, and even a little windy. In the library Dr. Sceptre bought himself a book himself from the bookstore in there. Lastly, before leaving, they gave a quick walk in a clothes shop. He said he needed some new clothes, but bought Sonia some stuff she liked as well. "I mean, everyone needs more clothes after a few months" Timotheus said to her. His clothes however were pretty dark, except one which was a yellow T shirt.After that time, they had gotten in the helicopter and flew back to the facility. Dr. Sceptre even had a package of McNuggets for Jim. Upon returning to Area-17, Sonia hopped out of the helicopter after it landed, stumbling to get her footing on the ground. It also didn't help that she was carrying a bag of books, clothing and an instrument. "That was...FUN!" She screeched, glancing at each bag of items she was holding. She then turned to Timotheus. Something still seemed a slight bit off with him, but she brushed it off. She then asked him what they would do next, to which Timotheus told her that he was going to go check on Jim and the others. Sonia then left to the medical bay, Timotheus departing to go to the research bay.

#### Last Goodbyes

Upon getting back to the research bay, Timotheus told Jim about what the deal consisted of and what would happen to Sonia within then next forty-eight hours. He told Jim to go see her a last time and tell other to as well. Jim, reasonably distraught, went to his office to process the news. He eventually left and headed to the medical bay to speak with Sonia. Upon entering the bay Jim went to Sonia's office and spoke with her. Their conversation consisted of them talking about Sonia's recent trip out of the facility and the containment breach that occurred the day earlier while Sonia tuned her new ukulele. The conversation eventually ended and Jim started making his way out of her office. As he left the office, Jim thanked for Sonia for all she'd done. Sonia was left none the wiser about her immanent death. Shortly after, Dr. Jeremy went to speak with her as well. They spoke about the breach that had happened the day before and her trip. Sonia told Jeremy about how Jim seemed to be acting a bit off when he spoke to her earlier, so Jeremy decided to head to the research bay to speak with Jim. Jim informed Jeremy of Sonia's fate, but he also told Jeremy to not tell anyone. Jeremy, saddened by the news, but also not fully believing what Jim told him, returned to Sonia's office and spoke with her again, though he didn't tell her of what was coming. Sonia bought into the lies that Jeremy told her, and after a brief chat, Jeremy returned to his office. Then, that same day, Alpha came to speak with Sonia. He just thanked her for what she had done for him and such before leaving as well. She still didn't suspect anything.