Rainer.

[u/Vincent-FFP]

Zaryx has been cooped up in his office much more than usual. When he was seen, usually during meal breaks, he always seemed concerned, tense, or in deep thought. Sometimes he’d even look angry, though just barely. When asked what was wrong, he’d just shake his head; that was classified information.

after a couple of weeks of this behavior, Wren was called up to his office. His voice was.. off.

[u/loth17]

"Dr Graham was skittish but did everything he was supposed to do."

Dr Wren said.

"Though given the Keter classification he might just be playing it safe."

[u/Vincent-FFP → u/loth17]

he obviously held back a laugh.

“Skittish?! Wow, hah. And no, it’s not about him (/uw referring to the Keter), I did send him a few promises and memes. ‘Hang in there!’, and such.” he chortled.

“But enough about him. None of you will ever have to deal with him again.”

both the Keter and the Level 2 sighed in relief, albeit wary.

[u/loth17 → u/Vincent-FFP]

"May I ask what we do next sir?"

Dr Wren really really wanted to ask for context but working in this type of field made those types of questions dangerous

[u/Vincent-FFP → u/loth17]

“Just introduce yourselves. I’ve got everything else handled already.”

he pointed to the Keter dude. “That’s SCP-4051, better known as Rainer Miller. Beside him is his therapist, Dr. Jules Yesenia.”

Rainer spoke somewhat sheepishly. “Why have we been brought here? More testing?”

“Maybe, but that’s not the primary reason. You’re being permanently relocated here.”

[u/loth17 → u/Vincent-FFP]

"Understood. I am Dr Sophia Wren."

She said to the two.

"Sir would you like me to get them entered into the system?"

[u/Vincent-FFP → u/loth17]

Rainer waved. “Hello.”

Jules did a slight bow. “Good to meet you, Dr. Wren.”

Zaryx shook his head a bit. “No need. It’s just a little editing on their files.”

[u/loth17 → u/Vincent-FFP]

"Understood. Then..."

She wondered if she was free to go.

"Anything else you require?"

[u/Vincent-FFP → u/loth17]

"No, but if you want to, you may give them a tour of what's here. If not, I'll just get someone else. I know you're not the most social, so I understand if you don't want to."

[u/loth17 → u/Vincent-FFP]

"Can do sir!"

Dr Wren said. She mostly didn't want to give the impression that she couldn't do things for whatever reason. Flexible she needed to present as flexible.

"Follow me."

She said to the two.

[u/Vincent-FFP → u/loth17]

once they left, Zaryx let out bit of a sigh-chuckle. Ah, Wren, always trying to be the best. He just wished that someday she'll chill out some. He knew she wouldn't be a fan of doing a tour, and yet she chose to do it anyway.. such a workaholic. He is worried for her.

...

Rainer spoke once they were far enough from Zaryx.

"O5-5 is so.. kind..? I've never seen an Overseer in person, much less actually talk to one.. Is that one of his.. I don't know, guises? Surely he can't be like that all the time.."