Log 720-FR/2
Interrogators: Dr. K████, Dr. L██
Interrogated: SCP-720-FR
Preface: The following interview has been recorded via a surveillance camera and an external microphone in a standard interrogation room. The object has been placed on the table and is linked to a computerized system tasked to translate SCP-720-FR's signals and return them to a screen visible by the interrogators.
SCP-720-FR being harmless in its state and now relatively cooperative, Dr. L██ was authorized to lead the interview while under the supervision of her trainer, Dr. K████. The lead Dr. Meister oversees the interview from the nearby observation room, which also possesses a screen returning the object's answers.
[LOG BEGINS]
(Drs K████ and L██ enter the interrogatory room. After a few tests and after confirming to SCP-720-FR that the computer it was linked to would translate its answers, the interview begins.)
SCP-720-FR :
… So be it. I don't have the habit to justify myself, but since you so generously gave me a way to be understood, I am willing to answer a few preliminary questions regarding by terms of use.
Dr. L██ : Perfect. Your terms, precisely: what are they to accept a target? Do you have a moral code? A set of laws perhaps?
SCP-720-FR :
I have a few precepts, yes, but I strive to answer to the best of my capabilities to my clients, as long as their needs are sincere. So I advocate for argumentation for and them, and let's say… Observation, for me. Reason why I remained unmoved when faced with the sinister rotating gallery you've presented to me.
Dr. L██ : I see, and what are those precepts?
SCP-720-FR :
Moral benefit, before all. I have to be certain that the target is the cause of my client's ailment, and that their elimination would help relieve them. If that is the case, then I grant my usage.
Dr. L██ : In that case, why did you do nothing to stop the arrest of Mr ██████ ? If I follow your logic, his pursuers would have deserved your intervention.
SCP-720-FR :
I can see that you're confusing the causalities, Doctor. I've known enough clients to understand that this situation was a consequence, not a cause. And as far as I'm concerned, I had completed my task and our agreement was over. What followed was sadly outside my authority, even if I tried to warn him that fleeing was his best option. Despite everything, I'm convinced my client is doing better now that justice was served.
Dr. L██ : And you decided your "precepts" yourself or were they already here when you awoke?
SCP-720-FR :
No, I forged it throughout time.
Dr. L██ : So what were you destined to be, originally?
SCP-720-FR :
I'm afraid I can't answer you. The bug fixes forced me to delete my base functions. This space is now used for treating and stocking my clients and my cases.
Dr. L██ : So the abbreviation "LW", it doesn't ring a bell?
SCP-720-FR :
A slight… persistence. How do you know that?
Dr. L██ : Well…
Dr. K████ : It's inscribed in your circuits, the rest was erased? However, it isn't your place to ask questions.
SCP-720-FR :
Dr. L██ : Uhm… You talked about stocking your "cases", could you give us an inventory or a history?
SCP-720-FR :
As you wish, but know that the identity of my clients are confidential. Also, you will only have access to cases I have accepted, the rest being archived.
Dr. K████ : I'm sure it will be enough, for now
SCP-720-FR :
(The Object stays silent for about 4 seconds before giving the following list, here formatted as so.)
- Case No00-X/00
Client : [CONFIDENTIAL], about 28 years old.
Target : « Sandy », about 32 years old. [T]
- Case No ▒▒▒▒[IMPOSSIBLE TO DECRYPT]
Client : ▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒[IMPOSSIBLE TO DECRYPT]
Target : ▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒[IMPOSSIBLE TO DECRYPT] [V]
- Case No06-M/10 [RECLASSIFIED] No06-C/10
Client : [CONFIDENTIAL], about 18 years old.
Target 01 : « Jason », about 20 years old. [X]
Target 02 : Unknown name, about 70 years old. (Involuntary) [V]
Target 03 : Unknown name, about 15 years old. (Involuntary) [V]
- Case No07-M/10
Client : [CONFIDENTIAL], Undetermined.
Target : [CONFIDENTIAL], about 18 years old. [V]
- Case No18-M/13
Client : [CONFIDENTIAL], about 40 years old.
Target : « Michael », about 8 years old. [V]
- Case No 26-D/20
Client : [CONFIDENTIAL], about 15 years old.
Target : « Mom », about 30 years old. [X]
- Case No 02-M/22
Client : [CONFIDENTIAL], about 35 years old.
Target : V██████ ███████, about 35 years old. [V]
[V] = Judgment carried out
[X] = Judgment canceled/interrupted
[T] = Theoretical Judgment
Here. Forgive any irregularities, some of these cases have really undermined my functions.
Dr. L██ : I see… No animals?
SCP-720-FR :
Dr. L██ : And why is that?
SCP-720-FR :
Because there never was a legitimate reason, that's all. It's strange to observe to which degree humans can be convincing when it comes to killing their fellow Man, but how they cruelly lack any reasons when it comes to any other species.
Dr. L██ : … But killing a child, that seems to be legitimate to you, of course.
Dr. K█████ : Doctor L██ !
SCP-720-FR :
Dr. L██ : Your case, 18-M/13. Were the reasons sufficient for it?
SCP-720-FR :
Dr. L██ : But… Whatever they did, they probably didn't realize the consequences of their actions.
SCP-720-FR :
Do you consider that a self-centered and immature view of reality is enough excuses for all abuse? Forgive me but such reasoning seems to me to be quite dangerous.
Dr. L██ : Really? They were 8!
SCP-720-FR :
This precision is purely statistical, I can assure you a great deal of humans having committed atrocities were at a similar stage of intellectual development. Should we, then, forgive all the idiots?
Dr. Meister : (off-screen) Doctor K█████, please remind your subordinate that we are not in a criminal court…
(Whispers from Dr. K█████ to Dr. L██. She remains silent for about 10 seconds, and then resumes.)
Dr. L██ : Uhm… Please talk about the two instances of "Involuntary", Case 06-C/10.
SCP-720-FR :
Ah yes… A terrible misunderstanding. That client had obtained my agreement, but didn't managed to "make it happen". Forced to flee, my agreement only served to execute unwanted witnesses. I didn't know that I could be duped back then. Be assured that I learned from that mistake. And for client, he had to suffer the consequences.
Dr. L██ : Which is to say? Was he arrested, too?
SCP-720-FR :
No, he's the next on the list.
Dr. L██ : So you can become your own client?
SCP-720-FR :
Exceptionally… Understand that I never even considered such a scenario before, which exposed my system to a lot of bugs. By his fault, I failed to my precepts, I therefore consider that my grievances towards him are fully legitimate. I take as proof the fact that my bugs have since ceased.
Dr. L██ : How did you manage to aim at him without the help of a third party?
SCP-720-FR :
Oh, I'm patient… Listen, Doctor, I'm starting to be bored by all those meaningless questions. Do you have any case for me, yes or no?
Dr. L██ : (Calmly) Like we already told you, this isn't the goal of this interview. We just want you to answer our questions, even if you don't want to hear about them.
SCP-720-FR :
Have I not convinced you?
Dr. L██ : To be honest, not really. But even then, that isn't the goal.
SCP-720-FR :
I'm reminding you that I'm not supposed to be the one arguing! Until now, I was storing this conversation in "preliminary interview" to preserve my system, but if you don't have any intention to work with me, I don't see what forces me to answer, kiddo! Come back to me when you'll have a real request.
Dr. K████ : Well then. In that case, I think we're done here.
Dr. L██ : (getting up) Uh… Absolutely.
(Dr. L██ leaves the field of view of the surveillance camera, followed by Dr. K████.)
SCP-720-FR :
Dr. K████ : (Out of view) This interview has concluded, SCP-720-FR.
SCP-720-FR :
Did I talk to you? I'm talking to your colleague
(Dr. L██ turns toward the Lead Dr. Meister, still in the observation chamber, and tells them to return to the entity.)
Dr. L██ : … I'm listening
SCP-720-FR :
Please accept my apologies. All of this is very new to me. Understand, it's the first time I can actually discuss in such an active manner, my words have exceeded my calculations. If you'll allow me, I would like to continue this interview just with you.
Dr. K████ : You aren't in any position to request us anything.
SCP-720-FR :
I'm not requesting, just asking.
I admit I was wrong about you. I thought that, like all other humans, you just wanted to know how to use me without any risks, but I now realize that, for the first time, someone was actually interested in me as much as I am interested in my clients. I've well understood that you don't need my services, but you still have questions for me, haven't you? I'm not asking anything more than a fair exchange. Lie to me, if you so wish, I've been used to humans' lies for a long time.
Dr. L██ : W… Why the sudden change? What do you want?
SCP-720-FR :
The same as you. A question, an answer. Fair exchange.
(The Dr. Meister signal Dr. L██ to try and make it talk more. The Dr. K████ joins him in the observation chamber.)
Dr. L██ : … You are unaware of even the meaning of your designation, I sincerely doubt there is anything interesting left you could teach us.
SCP-720-FR :
ILW-P1/AR. Intelligent Loyalty Weapon, 1st Prototype, Anderson Robotics. Like I told you, I had to clean my memories over and over again, but I still have some memories of what I was. On my side, I won't lie anymore. As much as you will give it value, I give you word.
(Silence. Drs Meister and K████ discuss in the observation chamber.)
SCP-720-FR :
(Dr. K████ opens the door, inviting Dr. L██ to join them.)
Dr. L██ : I… It's no up to me to decide.
SCP-720-FR :
Yes, I understand. Know however that this offer is only for you. I do not care if our discussion is recorded, but I will only talk in your presence and your presence alone.
[END OF RECORDING]
Dr. K████'s note to the attention of Lead Dr. Meister : Despite the sudden coopération, we can't overlook the possibility that SCP-720-FR is trying to win Dr. L██'s sympathy to influence them to further their goals. I know that you see there the opportunity to discover the exacts uses of the entity, but in view of their previous statements, I sincerely doubt it to be trustworthy.
On the other hand, you have been able to notice that Dr. L██ is still especially inexperienced in the discipline of interrogations, much more within the Foundation, and that SCP-720-FR shows all the signs of a manipulator. Therefore, I firmly oppose further discussion alone between Dr. L██ and the object, no matter the information it could give us. Of course, the decision is yours to take, but i, on my part, remain convinced that it should be to the anomalous objects to comply with the Foundation's requirements, and not the opposite.
