 Item number SCP-2401, Object Class Euclid, Special Containment Procedures. SCP-2401 and SCP-2401 Alpha are to be stored together in cell 22 at research site 45. Cell 22 must be stocked with 3 square meters of potted wildflowers with an automated drip irrigation system to maintain them. A small electric incinerator designed for burning pine needles is to be installed near cell 22 so that it can be supplied and operated by attending staff. An insect husbandry smoke from burning pine needles is an effective way of masking certain alarm pheromones naturally. The exhaustive incinerator is to be piped directly into cell 22 whenever SCP-2401 becomes excited or agitated. Plants for combining adjacent cell 23 with cell 22 are currently awaiting approval. SCP-2401 better, SCP held as a reserve destination until further notice. Description SCP-2401 are a previously unknown species of honey bee that exhibit parasitic or symbiotic traits depending on the sex of the human host. To date, a sustainable colony of SCP-2401 has only been observed in one human female host. In all observed cases, male hosts typically expire within 9 to 12 days post colonization from inflammatory complications caused by routine stinging and gross modification of dermal tissue. This also compromises the immune system, leaving male hosts vulnerable to anaerobic infection. After death of the male host, SCP-2401 will leave the body in search of another human host. Colonization does differ slightly in female hosts, whereas there is much less risk of infection due to higher levels of propolis production. Propolis is a resinous mixture that honeybees collect from botanical sources to prevent diseases and parasites from entering the hive and to inhibit fungal and bacterial growth. Once 30 to 50% of the dermis is modified into a keratin-based honeycomb, the colonization reaches a stable state and does not expend further. After this process is completed, SCP-2401 exhibits standard protective behavior towards the host, treating them as the nest. SCP-2401 adopts host scent markers, adjusting colonial odor markers to match the host. This process sensitizes SCP-2401 to the emotional and physical condition of the host. The female host also undergoes rapid changes to both accommodate and protect SCP-2401, which include increased tissue regeneration, higher amphetamine output, and lack of dependency for food or water. In the majority of cases, the female host retains the personality memories, which usually results in psychological trauma related with the ongoing symbiosis of SCP-2401. This is seen to result in a high rate of suicide, in cases where the host outright rejects symbiosis. Only one surviving case has shown a distinct interest in maintaining the symbiotic relationship between itself and SCP-2401. For all intents and purposes, she has been designated as SCP-2401 Alpha. Note, the following written entries were confiscated from Dr. Kenneth Lambs High Drive. They contain sensitive information regarding SCP-2401 Alpha, in order to remain on the high-security data server. D6780 and D9343 have both been exposed to SCP-2401. This is the second trial study, as to the effects of SCP-2401 on a human host. Thus far, we have not been successful in sustaining a host for more than a period of 30 days. A viable host able to survive the colonization process will be the first step into discovering a way to reverse the process and revert the host back to normalcy. It has been difficult to re-create such a female D-class because of their scarcity. It's the only option since SCP-2401 and male D-class hosts cannot coexist without killing the host body. Due to issues in previous tests, the two female hosts will be kept on suicide watch while symptoms progress. Both D6780 and D9343 have been progressing quickly with SCP-241 and are relatively good health. Today, however, D6780 had to be sedated via aerosol before the host caused further self-injury. D943 has been minimally responsive during this period. I fast repeatedly for the medical records of both D-class hosts prior to testing. The paperwork seems to be conveniently missing in administration. Four hours ago, D6780's attempt at drowning the cell's commode proved successful by clogging it with daily food relations and filling it up with water. Cell-21 is currently under quarantine until the contamination teams can assemble in the morning. I'm hoping for a more viable autopsy than the previous ones. D943 seems to be much calmer during this process. So far, the host is the only one that has made it this far in SCP-241's colonization. I've requested for maintenance and from the side director to modify Cell-22 as to help better accommodate SCP-241 and the host. I'm also still waiting for released medical records. D9343 and SCP-241 have successfully achieved full symbiosis. D9343 has been designated as SCP-241-alpha and has been observed to be much more active. After reviewing video footage, I've noticed that SCP-241-alpha doesn't eat or drink it seems. Administration has finally delivered records on D9343 but they are from a previous institution of incarceration. Unfortunately, the information is severely lacking in detail with the exception of a criminal record. I'll review this information and perhaps use it during my upcoming interviews with her. I conducted my first interview with SCP-241-alpha. She seemed relatively eager to see another face after nearly a month of solitary confinement. I asked her about the symptoms and she explained while in the beginning she was experiencing a great deal of pain. Most of that has been curtailed and she feels much better. A quick physical examination conducted through an observation window concluded that she is estimated to have 50% of her body surface converted into hiding complex structures. Many of which contain SCP-241 in various stages of majority. I questioned about where SCP-241 originates from but SCP-241-alpha could not answer. I went over SCP-241-alpha's criminal records with her. She had trouble recollecting much of her path for some reason. Most of which had to deal with abusive relatives at a young age before being placed in a foster care until she was 15. I was unable to continue with the rest of her background as I noticed she was growing more and more agitated. I used the newly installed smoker for the first time to help her come down. She was effectively suppressed and I concluded for the day. Before I was able to conduct the interview, SCP-241-alpha was adamant about apologizing for her behavior in the previous interview. She introduced herself by her first name, Mary, and asked me mine. I introduced myself as well. Her intentions seemed harmless. Afterwards, she tried multiple times to derail the interview with small talk. I was able to keep her focused on explaining her symptoms. Mary attempted to explain a dream she had involving me, but could not recall specific details. I asked her questions regarding her mental state and wrote some additional notes to discuss with the on-site psychologist. Mary has stated in an interview today that she has experienced a recurring dream. Though I'm poor making up, she can't recall any of it other than I am in it as well. I asked her if she would like writing supplies in order to keep a dream journal. She agreed. However, the request was denied by my superior. Mary spent her time preoccupied with her own thoughts. At times, she appears rather lucid and unresponsive. I requested for additional items to help improve stimulus, however, never repeatedly denied. Mary and I have been meeting on a daily basis now. Her demeanor has been deteriorating, it seems. Off-shift guards have informed me that she has to be smoked nightly. When I confronted Mary with this information, she stated that it was because of her dreams. She still maintains that she can't recall them after awakening. My recent discussions with the on-site psychologist over my notes are still inconclusive as to Mary's mental condition. I'll continue to visit Mary daily to gain more details on improvising her mental state. Aside from that, the SCP-241 colony appears to be thriving and an optimum health. SCP-241 Alpha prior to incident exhibited agitated behaviors for a period of 10 days. SCP-241 Alpha had difficulty expressing the source of its agitation, often deploying cryptic statements and referring to itself in the first person plural by its actual name prior to symbiosis. Dr. Kenneth Lam, the acting supervisor of SCP-241, postulated that SCP-241 Alpha was delirious. 72 hours prior to incident, SCP-241 Alpha suffered from an apparent seizure and collapsed onto the floor. Time was noted unlocked. The body was kept under watch as standard in the operating procedures for human subject quarantine. After 48 hours, the site director extended quarantine for cell 22 for another 24 hours. No activity was observed from the host or the colony. The cell floor was littered with dead instances of SCP-241 at this time. Personal security entered cell 22 after the quarantine period expired in order to retrieve the body for examination on autopsy. While decontaminating and preparing the body for transfer, SCP-241 Alpha suddenly awakened and physically attacked security. Both guards suffered concussions from the altercation. Dr. Lam was then tackled to the floor outside of containment and stripped of his clothes by SCP-241 Alpha. On video, Dr. Lam was held down on his back with SCP-241 Alpha at top of him for a period of 90 seconds. From the video's limited vantage point, it was difficult to assert what was happening to Dr. Lam as he showed limited signs of struggle. Afterwards, the majority of security forces subdued SCP-241 Alpha with electroshock weaponry to force it off Dr. Lam and back into containment. Dr. Lam suffered only a dislocated shoulder and minor abrasions. SCP-241 Alpha has since replenished SCP-241 colony to a fully restored population and has been observed to be more docile as compared to before the incident. Addendum 2411. Due to SCP-241 Alpha's recent containment breach, staff and security teams are prohibited from entering cell 22 or conversing with SCP-241 Alpha without direct authorization from the site director. Further research into SCP-241 or SCP-241 Alpha has been put on hold indefinitely. Alright, recorders on. How are you holding up? Still in shock of the whole thing, I guess. Well, let me just ask. What do you think you were chosen? I don't know. Well, you were assigned to her. It. Right. It. For three months. You interviewed with it every other day, it looks like. I monitored other humanoids in that wing, too. So, back to my original question. Perhaps, maybe the human inside, I mean, it's made a connection. Either way, it. It got what it wanted for me. Oh, God. You feel like you can continue? I suppose. Sorry, I'm still just rattled over the whole thing. Well, medically you're checked out fine, just bumps and scratches, so there's that. Look, I don't want to push you off to something traumatic like that. Anything you want to say on the record? I want the injection. Give me the injection. Hey, give me a transfer, please. I gotcha. I'll see what I can do. Addendum 2412. Dr. D*** has to be transferred out of Research Site 45 after he is fully debriefed on the Containment Breach incident involving himself and SCP-241 Alpha. He has opted for an immediate amnestic solution and will be demoted to Level 0 permanently for security reasons. Continued observation and reporting on his behaviors within the Foundation will be monitored for a period of no less than three years. Alright, record them on. SCP- Mary. Excuse me? We like to be called Mary. Fine. Mary. What was your relationship to Dr. Lam? Relationship? Is that what he called it? Him and us. Never mind. Can you explain them what you did to him the last time you two were together back in February? We remember him being quiet and rather content about it. Well, he was rather adamant about not wanting to see you ever again. We don't believe you. We are happy with the outcome still. This part of the cycle? It is, and it is not. We need sternor hosts. The females are fragile, yet willful. Strong queens for strong colonies. Our sweet Kenny. Tell him for us that his progeny grows stronger with every passing day. Tell him that we all await his return. Yeah. I'll pass that along. You aren't actually considering that request, are you? No. Fuck that. Do me a favor, Aldi. Do you see that button for the incinerator? Yes, sir. Smoker.