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[[include :scp-wiki:component:anomaly-class-bar-source
|item-number= 9110
|clearance= 2
|container-class= safe
|secondary-class= none
|secondary-icon= https://urlhere.com
|disruption-class= dark
|risk-class= notice
]]
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+++ Special Containment Procedures

SCP-9110 is stored in a standard anomalous waste storage locker at Site 64.

The original SCP-9110 file has been archived, and management of the current SCP-9110 file has been transferred to Commander Lawrence Phillips.

+++ Description:

[[include :scp-wiki:component:image-block name=http://scp-wiki.wikidot.com/local--files/scp-9110/device.jpg|caption=SCP-9110|width=300px]]

SCP-9110 is a paratechnological device with the ability to generate a spatial anomaly detached from baseline reality. This pocket of anomalous space is theorized to have a maximum size of several hundred cubic meters, with a stable, hospitable interior environment. Access to this space is likely only possible through use of SCP-9110.

These anomalous properties are theoretical, although strongly supported by physical and circumstantial evidence, as the object was recovered in a non-functional state.[[footnote]]Assumed to have become damaged during the reappearance event.[[/footnote]] Additionally, on inspection by Foundation thaumaturgic and paratechnical specialists, several components appeared to be faulty or incorrectly installed. This is assumed to have led to the spontaneous destabilization of SCP-9110’s spatial anomaly.

Evidence uncovered in the David Thompson case indicates the anomaly was man-made. As such, it is likely that additional instances of SCP-9110 are in circulation within sub-veil paracriminal organizations, for use in trafficking of prohibited anomalous goods and materials.
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+++ ADDENDUM 1: FORMER SCP-9110 DESIGNATION

The designation of SCP-9110 was formerly assigned to the disappearance of David Thompson, theorized to be anomalous in nature.

On 12/06/2025, Thompson reappeared in the same location in which he initially vanished, alongside SCP-9110. Thompson was declared deceased upon arrival.

An autopsy revealed the cause of death to be a single self-inflicted gunshot wound with the entry point of the submentum.[[footnote]]The area underneath the chin.[[/footnote]]As no foul play is suspected, the UIU has deemed the case concluded.

For further information on the initial investigation into the David Thompson case, see 9110-ARC, or contact the UIU.
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+++ ADDENDUM 2: FURTHER EVIDENCE
 
Coroner inquest placed Thompson’s time of death at sometime on 03/05/2025, with consensus agreement that the fatal injury was inflicted shortly after Thompson activated SCP-9110 and entered the spatial anomaly. Alongside postmortem evidence of time of death, this theory is supported by the fact that Thompson did not respond to any attempts at communication following this date.

+++++ LOG OF ATTEMPTED COMMUNICATIONS
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+++ Alex ❤️
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[[span class="text"]]You ok? Caught in traffic?[[/span]]
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[[span class="text"]]Hey, don’t mean to bother you, but I’m a little worried. Can you just let me know if you’ve read these?[[/span]]
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[[span class="text"]]##blue|Missed call##[[/span]]
[[span class="text"]]##blue|Missed call##[[/span]]
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[[span class="text"]]Sorry I know I’m probably overreacting, but please call me[[/span]]
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[[span class="text"]]David?[[/span]]
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[[span class="text"]]Love please answer[[/span]]
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[[span class="text"]]I know how annoying I’m being but I’m getting scared[[/span]]
[[span class="text"]]You can laugh at me for this when you get home[[/span]]
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[[span class="text"]]Please come home[[/span]]
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[[span class="text"]]##blue|Missed call##[[/span]]
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[[span class="text"]]##blue|Missed call##[[/span]]
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[[span class="text"]]##blue|Missed call##[[/span]]
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[[include :scp-wiki:component:dynamic-emails start=--
|from= a.liu@fiic.scipint
|to= d.thompson@uiu.gov
|cc=none
|subject= I’m worried
]]
Maybe something happened to your phone, but just in case you can access the internet, please, if you see this, tell me you’re ok. Has something happened? Did I do something?
[[include :scp-wiki:component:dynamic-emails end=--
|name= Alexander Liu
|title= FIIC Captain
|signoff= Secure, Contain, Protect
|signoff-icon= http://scp-wiki.wikidot.com/local--files/scp-9110/fiic-logo-stamp.png
]]
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[[include :scp-wiki:component:dynamic-emails start=--
|from= a.liu@fiic.scipint
|to= d.thompson@uiu.gov
|cc=none
|subject= Please let us know you're ok
]]
If I did something, if you’re ignoring me, I’m so sorry, and you don’t have to talk to me, but please let someone know you’re ok. Message Bea, or anyone from work, but please reach out to someone.
[[include :scp-wiki:component:dynamic-emails end=--
|name= Alexander Liu
|title= FIIC Captain
|signoff= Secure, Contain, Protect
|signoff-icon= http://scp-wiki.wikidot.com/local--files/scp-9110/fiic-logo-stamp.png
]]
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[[include :scp-wiki:component:dynamic-emails start=--
|from= a.liu@fiic.scipint
|to= d.thompson@uiu.gov
|cc=none
|subject=none
]]
I miss you so much. Please come home. I'm scared.
[[include :scp-wiki:component:dynamic-emails end=--
|name= Alexander Liu
|title= FIIC Captain
|signoff= Secure, Contain, Protect
|signoff-icon= http://scp-wiki.wikidot.com/local--files/scp-9110/fiic-logo-stamp.png
]]
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[[include :scp-wiki:component:dynamic-emails start=--
|from= a.liu@fiic.scipint
|to= d.thompson@uiu.gov
|cc=none
|subject=One last try
]]
They’re asking me to identify the body. Please just tell me you're ok I don’t want to see it.
[[include :scp-wiki:component:dynamic-emails end=--
|name= Alexander Liu
|title= FIIC Captain
|signoff= Secure, Contain, Protect
|signoff-icon= http://scp-wiki.wikidot.com/local--files/scp-9110/fiic-logo-stamp.png
]]
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[[include :scp-wiki:component:object-warning-box-source
|bg-image=http://scp-wiki.wikidot.com/local--files/scp-9110/raisa-logo.png
|bg-opacity=0.15
|bg-size=16.25rem 15rem
|text-top=LEVEL 3 RESTRICTED
|text-bottom=The following documentation is related to SCP-9110-ARC. This information has been restricted for the purposes of employee confidentiality.
|object-number=9110]]
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+++ ADDENDUM 3: REQUEST TO REOPEN THOMPSON INVESTIGATION

On 16/06/2025, Cpt. Liu made a request to reopen the investigation into the David Thompson case.
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[[div class="blockquote"]]

+++++ VIDEO LOG TRANSCRIPTION

**DATE:** 16/06/2025
**TIME:** 10:27
**LOCATION:** Site 64, Cmdr. Phillip's Office
**PERSONNEL:** Captain Alexander Liu and Commander Lawrence Phillips

**> BEGIN LOG <**

//[Cpt. Alexander Liu enters Cmdr. Lawrence Phillips office. Phillips stands, and begins to step out from behind his desk, raising his arms. He pauses, appearing to reconsider, and sits back down.]//

//[Liu takes a seat in front of the desk. He takes a deep breath, leaning forwards in his chair and bracing his elbows on his knees. He laces his fingers together.]//

**PHILLIPS:** Alex, hey, good to see you. I’ve been meaning to check in with you sooner. How are you feeling?

**LIU:** I need you to reopen the 9110 file.

**PHILLIPS:** Alex…

**LIU:** Please.

//[Phillips sighs, looking away for a brief moment as he rubs his forehead. He pauses for a moment before continuing to speak.]//  

**PHILLIPS:** I’m sorry, but I can’t. It’s conclusive — we’ve had the UIU and our own coroners look at the case. It’s open and shut. Convincing the higher ups to re-open it would be hard enough based on that alone, but your involvement muddies the waters even further.

**LIU:** I’ll take a demotion, unit reassignment, leave the department if I have to, just. Please.

//[Liu takes a moment to steady his breathing. The nails of one hand are digging into the other.]//

**LIU:** You can’t just give up on him.

**PHILLIPS:** We aren’t giving up on him. There’s nothing more we can do by reopening the investigation. But you have my absolute support in this situation in the other ways I can provide it. If you need help organizing the funeral —

**LIU:** There’s more to this case, I’m sure of it. There’s too many loose ends. How do we know it was -- it was that? Plenty of ways to stage one, you should know that.

//[Phillips sighs, breaking eye contact with Liu as he looks down at his desk.]//

**PHILLIPS:** Why didn’t you include David’s history with mental illness in the original file?

//[Liu flinches.]//

**LIU:** I… It wasn’t relevant.

**PHILLIPS:** I understand your feelings on the issue, but —

**LIU:** David isn’t an issue. He’s a fucking person.

//[Both pause. Phillips presses his lips together, brow furrowing. Liu rubs his face rapidly, shaking his head.]//

**LIU:** I’m sorry.

**PHILLIPS:** No offense taken. But this is what I mean. This is too close to you for you to be logical about this.

**LIU:** I am logical about this.

**PHILLIPS:** Well then, I don’t //want// you to be logical. I want you to take some time away from here and be emotional, let yourself grieve.

**LIU:** Grieving won’t fix anything right now. Finding his killer will.

//[Phillips studies Liu with a concerned frown for a moment, and then turns on his desk monitor. As he types, he resumes speaking.]//

**PHILLIPS:** I’m going to put you on paid leave.  

**LIU:** What?

//[Phillips raises his hands in a placating gesture, shaking his head.]//

**PHILLIPS:** This won’t go on your employee conduct record, I’m not doing this to punish you. I just know you won’t stop unless someone makes you. You need to rest. You can’t start healing until you do.

**LIU:** I can’t heal until I solve this.

**PHILLIPS:** Alex, I'm putting my foot down on this. Please try and get some rest, ok? And I’m here if you need to talk.

//[Liu remains still, staring at the floor as Phillips continues to type. He lets out a breath, standing abruptly.]//

**LIU:** Thanks.

//[His tone is flat. He turns and leaves the office before Phillips can respond.]//

**> END LOG <**
[[/div]]
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+++ ADDENDUM 4: IMPACT ON PERSONNEL MENTAL HEALTH

Following the request for reopening of the file, Cpt. Alexander Liu moved into temporary on-site employee housing, in order to have easier access to department archives and resources.

While he claimed he was taking his leave, as he was not officially assigned to, or working on, an active FIIC investigation or SCP file, he continued his research into the Thompson case.

Stating concerns for his mental well-being, Cpt. Beatrice Price made requisition of the collated evidence from the Thompson case.
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[[include :scp-wiki:component:dynamic-emails start=--
|from= b.price@fiic.scp.int
|to= g.baker@uiu.gov
|cc= none
|subject= Thompson Case Files Request for Access  
]]
Dear Chief Baker,

This is Beatrice Price, from the FIIC. I believe we’ve crossed paths on occasion, but have yet to be formally introduced.

I'm contacting you in regards to the David Thompson case. My colleague, Alexander Liu, is David’s partner. He’s been struggling with this loss, very understandably so, and is having difficulty accepting the circumstances of his death. I believe being able to view the case files could be an enormous step in bringing him closure.

I understand this is an unorthodox request, but it would be greatly appreciated.

Regards,
[[include :scp-wiki:component:dynamic-emails end=--
|name= Beatrice Price
|title= FIIC Captain
|signoff= Secure, Contain, Protect
|signoff-icon= http://scp-wiki.wikidot.com/local--files/scp-9110/fiic-logo-stamp.png
 ]]
@@ @@

[[include :scp-wiki:component:dynamic-emails start=--
|from= g.baker@uiu.gov
|to= b.price@fiic.scp.int
|cc= none
|subject= Re: Thompson Case Files Request for Access  
]]
Hello Captain Price,

It's good to finally make your acquaintance properly, although I do wish it was under different circumstances. David was one of the backbones of our department, and we’re all taking his loss pretty hard over here. Anything I can do to help, I'm more than happy to do so.

That being said, if I'm being honest, I don’t know if having access to the full file would be the best thing for Alexander right now. I thought the coroner's report would be enough evidence of a suicide, and the full contents of the files would cause unnecessary grief.

I'd thought it might be better to keep them filed away until people had a bit more time to process their emotions.

Regards,
[[include :scp-wiki:component:dynamic-emails end=--
|name= Gordon Baker
|title= UIU Chief, Portland Division
|signoff= Fidelity, Bravery, Integrity
|signoff-icon= http://scp-wiki.wikidot.com/local--files/scp-9110/UIU_Logo-NSM.png
 ]]
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[[include :scp-wiki:component:dynamic-emails start=--
|from= b.price@fiic.scp.int
|to= g.baker@uiu.gov
|cc= none
|subject= Re: Re: Thompson Case Files Request for Access  
]]
Dear Chief Baker,

I appreciate your intentions with that decision, but respectfully, I don't believe it's your decision to make.

Alex, to be quite frank, isn't processing his emotions. He still believes, or at least wants to believe, it was a homicide. I promise you, while it might not seem like one now, it'll be a kindness to let him read the documents.

I know the files are under the jurisdiction of the UIU, and as a professional, you're well within your right to withhold them, but I’m asking as a person who's worried about a friend.

I can't be professional about this anymore. I'm scared for him. He's going to burn himself out chasing killers that don't exist, and I can't do anything about it.

Please,
[[include :scp-wiki:component:dynamic-emails end=--
|name= Beatrice Price
|title= FIIC Captain
|signoff= Secure, Contain, Protect
|signoff-icon= http://scp-wiki.wikidot.com/local--files/scp-9110/fiic-logo-stamp.png
 ]]
@@ @@
[[include :scp-wiki:component:dynamic-emails start=--
|from= b.price@fiic.scp.int
|to= g.baker@uiu.gov
|cc= none
|subject= Re: Re: Re: Thompson Case Files Request for Access  
]]
Hello Captain Price,

David would be furious with me if I made things worse for Alexander, and I'd like to honor his memory as best as I can.

That being said, I trust you know Alexander better than I do, and I hope you're right about him. I’ll organize a time for you to come to the station and take a look.

Sending my condolences to him, and to the rest of the department.

Sincerely,
[[include :scp-wiki:component:dynamic-emails end=--
|name= Gordon Baker
|title= UIU Chief, Portland Division
|signoff= Fidelity, Bravery, Integrity
|signoff-icon= http://scp-wiki.wikidot.com/local--files/scp-9110/UIU_Logo-NSM.png
 ]]
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On 23/07/2025, Cpt. Alexander Liu and Cpt. Beatrice Price went to the Portland UIU Bureau to review the full range of files on the David Thompson case. Stating reasons of privacy, Price opted not to enter the evidence storage room with Liu.

The following events were recorded via. CCTV footage from within the Portland Bureau.
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[[div class="blockquote"]]

+++++ EVIDENCE STORAGE CCTV

**> BEGIN LOG <**
 
**16:03**
Cpt. Alexander Liu enters evidence storage. He seats himself at a computer desk, and inputs the password he was provided with to access the digital record system. Upon locating Thompson's file, he opens the digital machine reconstruction of Thompson's phone.

**16:06**
Liu opens the photo gallery, and begins to navigate through it, occasionally opening thumbnails to view the full images.[[footnote]]Most of the images opened depicted Thompson smiling, laughing, with Liu, or with friends.[[/footnote]]

**16:28**
Liu closes the photo gallery. He begins navigating through the app menu, stopping on a password protected notes app and opening it.[[footnote]] The password had been de-encrypted on the phones retrieval and processing.[[/footnote]]

**16:29**
Alexander begins reading.
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[[div class="blockquote"]]
//The journal app contained several years worth of entries by David Thompson, documenting the events of his daily life, as well as reflections on his mental and emotional state. Included below are excerpts of entries from the past 6 months leading up to Thompson's initial disappearance.//  
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Hate that I resent him for caring. Wanted to put it out on myself for the first time in a while but he would have seen the burn and he still thinks I've quit both.
[[/div]]
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[[div class="blockquote"]]
I hate he's become another responsibility to deal with. I still love him, probably, but it's hard to tell when love feels like a chore. He deserves better either way.
[[/div]]
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[[div class="blockquote"]]
I'm going to hurt him but I'll hurt him more if I keep dragging him down with me. I'll hurt him either way so I should do what's best for me, but I think about him finding me and I want to throw up. God. What do I do.
[[/div]]
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[[div class="blockquote"]]
I don't think I was meant to be a person
[[/div]]
[[/div]]
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**17:36**
Liu closes the app, and then the virtual machine. He sits motionless at the desk.


**17:52**
Liu opens the inventory management system, and determines the location of the relevant storage unit. He approaches it, and opens it, retrieving the packet of cigarettes and lighter, which he put in his pocket.

**17:53**
Liu leaves Evidence Storage.

**> END LOG <**
[[/div]]
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[[div class="blockquote"]]
+++++ HALLWAY CCTV

**> BEGIN LOG <**

**17:55**  
Liu passes the bench where Price had been waiting, prompting her to stand and engage him in conversation.[[footnote]]Inferred through body language, as the CCTV has no audio.[[/footnote]] He smiles, and shakes his head.

**17:56**  
Price sits back down, and Liu continues down the hallway, exiting range of the hallway camera. Price frowns.  

**17:58**  Price looks concerned. She rises suddenly, and walks in the same direction as Liu.  

**> END LOG <**
[[/div]]
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[[div class="blockquote"]]
+++++ ROOFTOP CCTV

**> BEGIN LOG <**

//[Liu emerges from the rooftop access door, shutting it behind him. He walks slowly towards the edge of the roof, and then rests his elbows on the railing. He looks out into the parking lot for a moment, then pulls the packet of cigarettes from his pocket, tapping one into his hand.]//

//[He lights it, taking a long drag, and then bursts out into a coughing fit, doubling over. Once he recovers, he takes another drag, this time without coughing. He continues to smoke as he stares out over the railing.]//

//[Behind him, the door opens, and Price emerges. She closes the door softly, and joins him at the railing. She rests her forearms on it, turning her head slightly to watch Liu.]//  

**PRICE:** Thought you don't smoke anymore.

**LIU:** Yeah. Well.

//[The pair lapse back into silence. Liu watches the parking lot. Price watches Liu. Around a minute passes.]//

//[Liu stops smoking, watching the ash collect on the end of the cigarette. His expression is blank.]//
 
**LIU:**  Y'know, David's the one who got me into it? He smoked all the time before we met, only reason he quit is because I started doing it, too.

//[He laughs.]//

**LIU:** I always told him the habit was gonna kill him one day —

//[He stops, sentence breaking off in a dry sob. He flicks the cigarette over the railing and walks away, pressing both hands over his face. His shoulders shake as he gasps for breath.]//

**LIU:** I'm sorry. Just, just give me a minute.

//[Price turns to look at him, but does not speak. Liu continues to cry softly, taking shuddering breaths as he tries to regain control of his breathing. With shaking hands, he reaches into his pocket for the cigarettes.]//

**LIU:** I think I knew from the start.

**PRICE:** Knew what?

**LIU:** That you were all right. But I couldn’t, I couldn’t because if you were right, it means I fucking killed him.

//[Liu laughs again, and it tails off into sharp breaths as he clenches his teeth. He flicks the lighter, and it fails to spark. He continues to flick it, hands trembling.]//

**LIU:** ‘Cause I thought I knew him the best and couldn't even see what he was planning. God. I’m such a fucking useless piece of shit. //FUCK!//

//[He turns and hurls the lighter, still unlit, into the side of the roof hatch building, where it shatters into a shower of plastic shards.]//

//[He slams one hand into the side of his head, the other wrapping around his chest and gripping his arm.]//

**LIU:** It was obvious! It was so obvious and I should have known and I didn't and now he's gone because I'm so fucking STUPID!

//[Liu doubles over, gasping for breath as he cries. Price slowly approaches him.]//

//[Price puts an arm around him, and guides him to the floor, where the pair sit. She remains quiet, one arm around his shoulder as he continues to cry. Approximately 5 minutes pass, until Liu regains his composure, going quiet.]//

**PRICE:** Alex… why did you come up here? The smoking area's in the parking lot.

//[Liu doesn't respond. Price sighs softly, squeezing his shoulder.]//

**PRICE:** … Don't do that to me, ok? You can't leave me here to deal with all those idiots in the department alone.

//[Price rubs his back.]//

**LIU:** I wasn’t going to, I just. I don’t know.

//[His shoulders hunch, and he shudders.]//

**LIU:** //(Quietly)// What do I do? How do I just? ...keep going?
 
//[Price is quiet. She presses her lips together, looking up and blinking rapidly, glassy eyed.]//

**PRICE:** I don't know. I'm sorry. I wish I knew what to say to make it better.

//[She wipes her eyes with the back of her hand, squeezing Liu's shoulder gently.]//

**PRICE:** I'm cold. Let's go inside.

//[Liu opens his mouth, and Price shakes her head.]//

**PRICE:** I'm not leaving unless you come too, so unless you want me catching a cold out here, you'll have to come inside.

//[Liu takes a deep breath, then slowly releases it.]//

**LIU:** Ok.

//[The pair stand, and Price digs through her coat pocket to retrieve a packet of tissues, handing them to Alex. He wipes his eyes.]//

**PRICE:** Do me a favor and stay at mine tonight? The guest bedroom is just gathering dust at the moment. We can order takeout, your choice.

**LIU:** Won't Carol mind?

**PRICE:** The only reason Carol hasn't been blowing up your phone asking how you're doing is that I told her you probably need some space. She'd love to see you.

**LIU:** Ok.

//[Liu smooths down his pants and shirt, shoulders relaxing as he exhales sharply.]//

**LIU:** Thanks, Bea. And sorry. You know, for all this.

//[He gestures at himself with the damp tissue. Price smiles.]//

**PRICE:** Nothing to be sorry for.

**> END LOG <**
[[/div]]
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Following the events of 23/07/2025, Cpt. Alexander Liu checked himself into Foundation inpatient psychiatric care, where he remained for two weeks. Following his psychiatrist approved discharge, he remained on leave for a further two weeks, while attending regular therapy sessions.

On 25/08/2025, he requested to return to work, with a letter of recommendation from his therapist and psychiatrist.

This request was approved, and Cpt. Liu returned to work on-site on 02/09/2025.
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[[div class="blockquote"]]
+++++ VIDEO LOG
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**TIME:** 11:12
**DATE:** 02/09/2025
**LOCATION:** Site 64, Cpt Liu’s Office
**PERSONNEL:** Cpt. Alexander Liu, Cpt. Beatrice Price
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**> LOG BEGINS <**

//[Liu sits in at his desk, typing.]//

//[Hearing a tap at the door of his office, he looks up. Through the blinds that cover the glass divider, he sees Price peeking through the gaps. Liu smiles, quickly crossing the room to let her in.]//
    
**PRICE:** So this is where you've been all day! I should have guessed you'd be right back to work.

//[She sets two mugs of coffee down on Lius desk, and sweeps him into a hug. He hugs her back.]//  

**PRICE:** It’s so good to see you back in the office. I’ve missed having you around.

//[She sits in the spare chair at the front of the desk, picking her mug back up and taking a sip. Liu pulls his own chair out and around from behind the desk to join her.]//  

**LIU:** It’s good to be back. I asked Lawrence not to put me on leave — feels much better staying busy.

//[Liu sits, grabbing his own mug with a nod of thanks.]//

**PRICE:** Yeah, that’s probably why he put you on leave in the first place. There are worse coping mechanisms, but it’s still a coping mechanism.

//[Liu shrugs]//

**LIU:** Yeah, I know. Got the whole run down about it in therapy.

**PRICE:** You've been seeing a therapist?

**LIU:** Mmhm.

//He takes a sip.//

**PRICE:** I'll be honest, I didn't think you would.

//[Liu laughs.]//

**PRICE:** I'm glad you did, don't get me wrong! It's just people don't realize how hard it is. Y'know, to talk about these things. But it's good.

**LIU:** Yeah. It was always going to be hard, though.

**PRICE:** Yeah.

//[She hesitates for a moment before speaking.]//

**PRICE:** Has it been helping?

**LIU:** It's… it's been making things clearer.

//[He looks into his mug, swirling the contents idly. His leg bounces slightly, before he forces it to still. He hesitates for a moment before he next speaks.]//

**LIU:** I never told you how my mom died, did I?

**PRICE:** No, but you didn't have to.

**LIU:** Not //have// to, want to. I appreciate that you've never pushed me on it, but…

//[Price's brow furrows slightly in concern.]//

**PRICE:** Alex... what's this about?

**LIU:** She killed herself.

//[Price inhales softly, going still. She opens her mouth to speak, but it takes several seconds for her to form words.]//

**PRICE:** … I'm so sorry.

//[Liu waves his hand dismissively, shaking his head. He doesn't meet her gaze.]//

**LIU:** No, no, it's ok. It happened a while ago. Back when I was sixteen.   

**PRICE:** That doesn't make it any easier to deal with though.

**LIU:** Thing is, I don't think I did ever deal with it. I don't know.

//[He shrugs.]//

**LIU:** I've been thinking about it a lot.

//[He sighs, wrapping both hands around the mug and fixes his gaze on the contents.]//

**LIU:** The thing with her, is we all sort of saw it coming. She had a lot of stuff going on, and she never addressed it. It was just how she was raised, y'know, you didn't talk about stuff like that. And eventually, something's got to give.

//[He raises his mug, taking a sip. His hands shake slightly.]//

**LIU:** So I asked my therapist, I've seen it happen before. So how did I not see it coming? I should have known better than anyone. And I think I didn't want to see it coming. If I said it, I made it real. If I didn't, then he'd be fine. He'd have to be fine.

//[His voice becomes strained, and he coughs, clearing his throat.]//

**LIU:** Because I couldn't be sixteen again.

//[Price sets her mug down and grabs Alex's free hand, squeezing it softly.]//

**PRICE:** I'm sorry. I know it doesn't mean much, but —

**LIU:** It does to me. Thanks for sticking with me through this.

**PRICE:** Of course. Always.

**LIU:** Sorry to burden you with all of this on my first day back.

//[He laughs uncomfortably, shaking his head.]//

**LIU:** I just… I don't know. Because I get why I acted how I did. But it doesn't change anything.

//[He pauses.]//

**LIU:** Bea, I have to ask you.

//[Liu's hand trembles in Price's grip, and she covers it with her other hand.]//

**LIU:** Do you think it was my fault?

//[Price's grip grows tighter, and she shakes her head vehemently.]//

**PRICE:** No. No. Absolutely not. Don't blame yourself, ok?

**LIU:** //(Quietly)// I have to. I have to, or I start blaming him.

//[His voice grows hoarse, and he looks away, blinking rapidly.]//

**LIU:** I hate him sometimes. I hate myself for it, don't tell me it's normal, I know, but I hate myself anyway. I’m just so fucking //angry// sometimes, and it’s selfish, but, I don't know. How could he love me if he would do something like that?

//[Price lets go of his hands, and grips his shoulders, waiting for him to meet her gaze.]//

**PRICE:** You meant the //world// to him. Should have heard the way he talked about you when you weren't around. Like you were the best thing in his life.

**LIU:** Then why did he do it?

//[She lets go of his shoulders, sitting back in her chair.]//

**PRICE:** Look, I'm just going to talk for a bit, and if you want me to shut up, you tell me to, ok?

//[Liu gives a small nod.]//

**PRICE:** I think it’s clear he never intended to be found.

//[Liu goes still.]//

**PRICE:** What I mean to say, with how hard he worked to keep all of this from you, I don't think he would ever, ever blame you. I don't know why he did it, but I'm absolutely sure that he would never want to hurt you.

//[She leans forwards in her chair.]//

**PRICE:** If you can’t forgive yourself for your own sake, then do it for him.

**LIU:** I don’t know if I can. But I’ll try.

**> END LOG <**
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As of the current date, no further notable incidents have been reported. Cpt. Liu remains consistent with his work, and his attendance of weekly therapy sessions.

On 15/09/2025, a funeral was held for David Thompson at Sunset Hills Memorial Park, attended by  friends and colleagues from both the UIU, and FIIC.
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+++ ADDENDUM 5: MOTION TO CLOSE CASE ON SCP-9110
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+++++ VIDEO LOG
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**TIME:** 15:26
**DATE:** 01/10/2025
**LOCATION:** Site 64, Cmdr. Phillips' office
**PERSONNEL:** Cpt. Alexander Liu, Cmdr. Lawrence Phillips
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**> LOG BEGINS <**
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//[Cpt. Alexander Liu enters the office. Cmdr. Lawrence Phillips looks up, smiling as Liu takes a seat.]//

**PHILLIPS:**  Alex! How have you been?

**LIU:** Alright.

**PHILLIPS:** Good, good. I’m glad.

//[Phillips takes a deep breath, placing his hands on the table and lacing his fingers.]//

**PHILLIPS:**  Look, there’s no easy way to say it, so I’ll cut to the chase. We’re thinking of closing the 9110 file. Any new developments will be the UIU’s jurisdiction, and there’s nothing left to keep researching or updating on our end of things. But I wanted to check in with you, see how you felt about it.

//[Liu shrugs]//

**LIU:** I mean. You’re right. There’s nothing left to say.

//[Phillips leans forwards slightly, brow furrowing as he examines Liu's expression.]//

**PHILLIPS:**  So… are you ok with it?

**LIU:** I have to be.

//[Phillips nods, sighing.]//

**PHILLIPS:** I understand how you feel. But the Directors have been really pushing to close files as soon as we can, so we can reassign the resources. I’m really sorry, Alex.

**LIU:** It’s fine.

//[His voice is flat, and his gaze is fixed on the floor.]//

**PHILLIPS:**  I wish I could do more. That’s the hardest part of things like this.

//[Liu looks up at him sharply.]//
 
**LIU:** What is?

**PHILLIPS:** Life keeps moving. Everyone else moves on, and you don’t.

//[Phillips glances at a picture frame on his desk with a half-smile. Liu's gaze follows, and softens.]//

//[In the photo, Phillips stands with his arm around a woman, the pair smiling at the camera. Both are around 20 years younger than Phillips is now.]//

**LIU:** So how do you do that? Move on, I mean.

**PHILLIPS:** In a lot of ways you don’t. And that’s not necessarily a bad thing. But in other ways, well, you just keep putting one foot in front of the other.

**> LOG END <**
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On 03/10/2025, a formal motion to close SCP-9110 was filed.
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