(The Brittle Boy)

Item #: SCP-116 Object Class: Euclid Special Containment Procedures: SCP-116 is to be kept within an available space, furnished or non-furnished, preferably with a lockable door. SCP-116 is currently kept within Storage Closet 3C. Cameras (1-2) are to be positioned at the entrance to SCP-116's containment, with feeds accessible from the security office. Ideally, at least one of the cameras should be working at all times. In the event that SCP-116 attempts to leave the closet, an available specialist is to be sent to reestablish containment at the earliest convenience. If the task is not completed before the next working shift, the on-site supervisor should leave a memo notifying the next shift's supervisor. The specialist must be comfortable lifting 20 kg (about 45 lbs) without assistance. In the event of major systems or containment failure, personnel are permitted to discontinue SCP-116's containment in favor of more urgent tasks. Description: Male humanoid, nine years of age. Subject has shown no signs of aging since acquisition. Outwardly, it resembles a non-anomalous humanoid with a severe musculature deficiency. Inwardly, in place of a normal bone structure, it possesses a single large bone in the shape of a human skeleton. The bone within SCP-116 has no natural joints or hinges, but superficial growths in the shapes of joints at their appropriate position. Even a cursory inspection of SCP-116 reveals that these "joints" are non-functional. SCP-116 would be completely immobile, if not for a secondary anomalous factor which triggers whenever the subject attempts to move. Upon flexing any muscle, the bone will break at the point of friction, granting limited movement. Within 10 to 60 seconds, the bone will rapidly heal, repairing any fractures or breaks in its current position. Interestingly, this effect only triggers when initiated by SCP-116.