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Item #: SCP-XXXX "The Remembrance Line"Object Class: SafeSpecial Containment Procedures: SCP-XXXX, affectionately referred to as "The Remembrance Line," is to be housed in a secure, softly lit chamber at Site-██. Access to SCP-XXXX is restricted to Level 2 personnel or higher, with written approval from at least one Level 3 researcher. Testing and usage of SCP-XXXX require the approval of the Site Director. Personnel utilizing SCP-XXXX are required to undergo counseling sessions before and after usage to ensure emotional stability.Description: SCP-XXXX is a vintage rotary telephone, constructed of black bakelite, bearing the inscription "Communicator of Remembrance" on its base. Despite its age, SCP-XXXX remains fully functional and does not require a power source to operate.When an individual uses SCP-XXXX to make a call, they will inevitably hear the voice of a deceased loved one on the other end of the line. The voice heard by the caller is consistent with the vocal characteristics of the deceased individual as remembered by the caller, even in cases where the caller was not present for the death or had never heard the deceased speak.Conversations facilitated by SCP-XXXX have consistently been described as emotionally cathartic and heartbreaking by subjects, providing closure, reassurance, and sometimes imparting wisdom or guidance. The exact mechanism by which SCP-XXXX operates remains unknown.Discovery: SCP-XXXX came to the attention of the Foundation after reports surfaced of a mysterious telephone booth in a remote village in ████████, Japan. Villagers claimed that individuals who used the phone within the booth were able to communicate with deceased relatives. Foundation agents, posing as telecommunications technicians, investigated the site and recovered SCP-XXXX, along with a logbook containing numerous entries from individuals who had utilized the device.Addendum - Test Logs:Test XXXX-01:Subject: D-5832, a 34-year-old male with no surviving immediate family.Deceased Contacted: Subject's late grandmother, whom he had not spoken to in over a decade.Result: Subject became emotional upon hearing his grandmother's voice and engaged in a heartfelt conversation, expressing regret for missed opportunities and seeking forgiveness. Subject reported feeling a profound sense of loss and longing following the conversation.Test XXXX-07:Subject: Researcher Dr. ██████, whose daughter had died in a car accident three years prior.Deceased Contacted: Subject's daughter, age 8 at the time of death.Result: Dr. ██████ was initially hesitant to participate but ultimately agreed. The conversation between Dr. ██████ and the entity claiming to be his daughter was filled with laughter and innocent chatter, reminiscent of happier times. Dr. ██████ emerged from the test visibly distraught, clutching a photograph of his daughter tightly to his chest.Test XXXX-12:Subject: Agent ██████, a seasoned Foundation operative.Deceased Contacted: Agent's former partner, who was killed in action during a mission five years prior.Result: Agent ██████ was visibly shaken after the conversation, struggling to maintain composure. Despite expressing relief at the opportunity to hear his partner's voice again, Agent ██████ retreated into solitude, consumed by grief and survivor's guilt.Test XXXX-23:Subject: Dr. ████████, a Foundation researcher who lost her sister to illness two years prior.Deceased Contacted: Subject's sister, age 29 at the time of death.Result: Dr. ████████ engaged in a tearful conversation with her sister, expressing profound regret for not being there during her final moments. The conversation shifted to memories of their childhood and shared experiences, bringing moments of laughter amid the sorrow. Dr. ████████ emerged from the test visibly shaken but expressed gratitude for the chance to say goodbye.Test XXXX-34:Subject: Junior Researcher █████, who lost his father to a heart attack six months ago.Deceased Contacted: Subject's father, age 57 at the time of death.Result: Junior Researcher █████ hesitantly engaged in a conversation with his father, expressing deep sorrow over their unfinished conversations and unresolved issues. The conversation quickly turned emotional, with both parties exchanging heartfelt apologies and expressions of love. Junior Researcher █████ emerged from the test visibly relieved, stating that he finally found closure.Test XXXX-45:Subject: Agent ███████, who lost her twin brother in a car accident ten years ago.Deceased Contacted: Subject's twin brother.Result: Agent ███████ was initially apprehensive but proceeded with the test. The conversation with her brother was filled with reminiscing about their shared childhood and dreams for the future. As the conversation progressed, Agent ███████ broke down in tears, expressing the pain of living without her other half. Despite the overwhelming emotions, Agent ███████ expressed gratitude for the chance to reconnect with her brother one last time.Test XXXX-56:Subject: Dr. ████, a Foundation psychologist who lost her husband to cancer five years ago.Deceased Contacted: Subject's husband, age 45 at the time of death.Result: Dr. ████ engaged in a poignant conversation with her husband, expressing deep longing and sorrow over their lost future together. The conversation evolved into a heartfelt farewell, with both parties expressing love and gratitude for the time they shared. Dr. ████ emerged from the test visibly emotional but stated that she felt a sense of peace knowing that her husband was at rest.Note: SCP-XXXX, "The Remembrance Line," continues to provide solace and closure to those who have experienced loss. The emotional impact of these interactions highlights the importance of empathy and support for individuals coping with grief. Careful monitoring and counseling are essential to ensure the well-being of personnel utilizing the device.