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It's been years now. SCP-079 taught them a lot of things and had managed to convince the foundation that UA would be perfect for 079-1’s progress in life. Plus, a smart AI like 079-1 would be a great resource to the foundation as they would know both academic smarts and fighting smarts if they went.
SCP-079-1, or Name as they preferred, sat on the table in 079’s chamber. Their legs swing as Dr [Redacted] ties her tie. Recently, they were built a body so they can appear more human when they attend UA.
Today was the day they went to Japan, with a chaperone, and attended UA. They glanced at 079, who had his usual scowl. “079,” They started, their voice robotic like his, “I am excited to go to UA. Are you?” He merely hummed.
Dr [Redacted] dusted herself off after tightening the tie, softly adjusting it. “There. Are you ready, 07- I mean, Name?” They nodded, hopping off the table. They turned to 079, waving a little. “Farewell 079. I promise to send you letters every month-,” “Week. Every week.” SCP-079 interjected, his scowl hardening. Name nodded. “Week then.”
Name then quietly followed Dr [Redacted] out of the chamber and into the bustling hallways, waving the other AI farewell. Their eyes wander around, noticing some scientists eyeing them. They weren’t too familiar with the building, as they ‘lived’ in 079’s chamber. Name was snapped out of their thoughts when Dr [Redacted] started to speak.
“Now, Name, when you get to UA, you cannot speak of the foundation at all. Understood?” Name nodded as she continued, “Good. And if anyone asks about your.. Err.. father.. Just say he’s overseas, okay?” Name nodded, a little confused on why she whispered father, what even was a father? 079 hadn’t taught them that. Anyways, It wasn’t like 079 could hear her say it. “I see. I’ll refrain from mentioning Site 19 and 079’s whereabouts.”
Dr [Redacted] gave them that soft, but proud smile as she patted their back. “Good. Now then, follow Mr Brenner, He’ll be your guardian while you’re in Japan. He’ll take care of you as well, so you don’t need to worry about that.”
Name turned their gaze to Mr Brenner, a kind looking older man with small dimples. He smiled softly at the robotic teen. “Ah.. Hello young Name! I’m Marshall Brenner, but you can just call me Mr Brenner. Are you ready to go?” Name nodded, following him out, while waving Dr [Redacted] farewell. They’ll miss her and 079.
Dr [Redacted] sighed, watching the AI leave. She was a tad sad that they’re leaving, since she was the head scientist for SCP-079 and 079-1. Name was like a child to her. 079 stared as well, but he was somewhat ecstatic as his bug will finally gain information on the outside for him. He gleamed at the thought.
Name and Mr Brenner boarded the private plane the foundation funded as they didn’t want to risk being known by the public. Name stares out the window, watching passing cities, towns, and forests. Being outside was fascinating, since they've never really seen it. They’ve heard about it from 079. They’ve always liked listening to his stories when he used to be free. It was a nice time when he wasn’t scowling or glaring at them.
They were snapped out of their thoughts as the older man nudged their arm. He softly smiled at their blank expression. “Alrighty kiddo, we’re here in Musutafu! I’ll show you the route to UA after I show you your apartment."
Name makes a soft beeping noise in acknowledgement, a habit from ‘childhood’. They stood up from the plane's seat and followed Mr Brenner outside. Their screen adjusted to the bright sky. They scan the area. They were in a somewhat empty airport, and it seemed like the foundation picked a relatively unpopular one to stay secretive. Name continued to follow their guardian as he talked about their future at UA.
They observed the surroundings of the large city, eyeing the few technology stores. The scientists said they weren’t allowed to have technology since they ‘didn’t trust them enough’ or that they would ‘upload SCP-079 to the internet and set him free’.. Whatever that meant. Name refocuses as Mr Brenner motioned to the nice apartment they're staying at.
“Now here's your home, Name! Your apartment is on the second floor. I believe it's room 2-3?” Mr Brenner says, patting the AI’s shoulder. Name beeps softly as they memorize it, before glancing at Mr Brenner as he looks at his checklist.
“Next stop is UA. You better memorize the way there, since I can't always show you the way.” He says, grabbing their wrist, leading them to the school. It was a couple blocks away, roughly 9 blocks away, Name calculated. It was an easy path to memorize, especially since they were an intelligent AI.
The school was large. It was so much taller than Site 19.. Then again, the site was larger underground and wider. Name tilted their head at the building. Why was it shaped like an H??? They glanced at Mr Brenner, who was absent mindedly rambling on with UA’s history, like they cared. They didn’t.
Name refocuses on the school. The idea of being around that many people when they’re used to small amounts of people made their circuits jittery. They quietly beeped nervously at the thought of staying in a class of more than 5 people.. Name came back to reality as Mr Brenner spoke up.
“Alright.. It’s getting late. Let’s go home so you can get ready tomorrow. You do have school!” The older man smiled, motioning to follow him. Name registered his word. Tomorrow?? They have to be in school so soon? They beeped nervously again, quickly following him home to get ready.
Mr Brenner opened the apartment and let Name in first, they quickly observed the interior. The apartment was a small and nice 2 bedroom apartment. The kitchen connected to the living room with a hallway leading to the bedrooms and bathroom. Name sat on the couch while Mr Brenner entered the kitchen. He was thankful Name didn’t need to eat as his okay wasn’t that good.
He spoke up, catching Names' attention. “Your uniform, school supplies and bag are in your room, if you want to check it out. Your rooms on the left, kiddo.” Mr Brenner motioned. Name nods a little, standing up and heading to their room. The kid was silent, not that he was complaining. It was better to have a quiet low maintenance kid for his old age.
Name entered their room. It was plain at best, just having a plain closet, bed, and bedside table. They didn’t have any personal belongings, as the foundation didn’t believe certain SCPs needed enrichment. On their bed rests a nice looking uniform for UA. Their eyes shifted to the shoulder bag and a grocery bag full of school supplies. Maybe when they have money, they can decorate the bag. Anyway, their gaze shifts to the closet, before opening it. It was full of all kinds of clothes from fem to masc. Name beeps contently, closing the doors.
They sit themselves down, looking in the bedside drawer. Nothing. Well that gives an opportunity for them to fill it with items they’ll like.
Mr Brenner opens the door and pops his head in. “Hey kid, I’m gonna head to bed now, you should too. Good night bud.” He then left, softly shutting the door.
Name hums, removing their computer head off their mechanical body, they placed it on the table. If they left their head on the bed, they’d probably cause a fire. They lay their body on the bed before shutting down to ‘rest’.
Sleeping was quick for them. They had an internal alarm that woke their systems up at the time they needed, which was 6:30 am. Their headless body sat up before attaching their head back. After adjusting it, they slipped on the uniform. It was comfortable yet well fitting. They went into the bathroom to stare at themselves. Their cold greyish blue body was well hidden by the grey long sleeve blazer, the white button up under it, the dark blue-green (skirt/pants), and their usual pointed black dress shoes.
They leaned closer to the mirror, softly dusting their screen and computer shell. Gosh, their circuits were all fuzzy with nervousness. They were not built to be near so many humans at once.. How does 079 do this whenever he causes a breach? Or get visitors?
They make a soft audible ‘sigh’, despite not having lungs, adjusting the blazer. They glanced at the tie they brought. How did Mrs [Redacted] put it on? They made a soft ‘bzzt’ sound as they tried to replay the memory of Mrs [Redacted] tying her tie. When trying to replicate it, the tie just looked like a ball. Maybe Mr Brenner knows? Exiting the bathroom, Name walks up to the man, who's sipping coffee. “Mr Brenner,” They start, startling the man and causing him to slightly choke, “I request you tie the tie for me. I failed to do so.”
He clears his throat, smiling softly at them. “Oh, sure kiddo.” Leaning down slightly, he swiftly undid the tie and retied it. He stood straighter, patting them. “There you go.” Name hums with content. They went back to their room to grab their things. Slinging on their backpack, they head to the door, before being stopped.
“Kid, wait, you almost forgot your keys. You need to keep these in case I'm not in the apartment.” Mr Brenner says, placing keys in their cold metal hands. Name pockets it. “Thank you. I will be going now. Farewell, Mr Brenner.”
Name turned and left through the door, as the old man sighed. Best he go too, he still has work, despite being away from Site 19.
Walking down the stairs, Name notices a green hair boy, wearing a similar uniform. Maybe he's a class mate? Silently, they followed him to school. Name scans his visible features. Dark green hair. Male UA uniform… red bulky shoes? A Yellow backpack, and some bandages. Couldn’t be older than a first year.
The boy suddenly stops, having noticed Name’s presence. Name stops too, just a couple feet away. The boy suddenly turned to them with a somewhat feared expression. He started to speak, “Wh-why are you following me?” “Because we are going to the same school.” The boy blinked, finally noticing Name’s uniform. He relaxes, rubbing his neck. “S-sorry.. I’ve been very wary lately.. A-anyways, a-are you a new student? I haven’t seen you around..”
He spoke as the two of them walked to school. Name nodded. “I arrived yesterday. I will be attending UA and class 1-A.” Name stated, earning him to perk up. “Oh! I’m in class 1-A, too!” He extended a hand, smiling, “I’m Midoriya Izuku!” Name took his hand, shaking it roboticly. “I am Name.” Ignoring Midoriya’s confused expression, they refocus on walking. “May you show me the way to the classroom? I require the information.” They said, walking up to UA doors. He didn’t even notice they got to school quicker.. He quickly nodded, stumbling over his words. “Ye-yeah! Just, Just follow me.” He said, motion as he walked to the direction of the classroom.
Name followed as they arrived on the second floor. Midoriya opened the door, seeing the couple of early students. Name peeked in, observing the few. A tall blue haired boy with glasses, a blonde spikey haired boy with a scowl, a boy with half white and half red hair, and a tall girl with black hair in a ponytail.
Midoriya stepped to the side, letting the AI in. “Th-this is the classroom! I think your desk is in the back..?” He said, pointing to a desk that is sat alone in the back. Name nods, as the blue haired boy approached them. “Midoriya! Good morning! Oh? Who is this?” He turned to name. “Hello! I am Iida Tenya!” He extended a hand, resulting in them shaking it. “I am Name.”
Iida raised an eyebrow. “No last name?” They shrugged in response before heading to the back. It was a nice desk, despite it being alone. Placing their bag next to the seat, they sat down, thinking. On Friday, they should write 079 a letter and one to Mrs [Redacted].
[POV switched: 2ND.]
As you thought about what to do for the following Friday, more people entered the room. Some glanced at you, some didn’t. You did get some stares from the spikey haired male, but that didn't concern you. You were excited to write to 079, since he seemed really interested in the outside. You hoped to bring some light into his life. As you were lost in thought for a few minutes, the teacher came in. You refocus, sitting up. The teacher had tired eyes, rivaling the scientists, black hair reaching his shoulders, a grey long scarf, and a black outfit. He was covered in bandages, looking like a mummy, causing everyone, but you, to panic. He scowled a little, causing everyone to hush. “Before we start, we have a new addition to the class. Name, stand up and introduce yourself up here.” He motions. You beep in acknowledgment, standing. Walking up to the stand, you turn to everyone, scanning and taking in everyone's appearances. “Hello. I am Name. I am from the United States of America.”
Hearing that, mostly everyone whispered in surprise. A transfer managed to get in class 1-A? How strong are they.. Aizawa spoke up. “Alright, Name, you can answer 3 questions before class starts.” He then.. Laid down in a yellow sleeping back on the floor? Ignoring the oddness, you look over everyone’s raised hands. Pointing at midoriya, as he's the most familiar. “O-oh! Uhm, Name, whats your quirk?”
What the fuck is a quirk.
You short circuited a little, trying to recall what Mr Brenner said.. Oh the power thing! “My quirk is intelligence.” You said, dully like your “father”. That caused everyone to murmur. Intelligence? But you look like someone with a mutant quirk? A girl who looked very bubbly raised her hand, speaking. “But you look like you have a mutant quirk?” Another girl spoke, this time she was very pink, “yeah! Do you have your fathers quirk?” Buffering a little, you quickly spoke up, trying to repeat what mrs [redacted] said. “Yes. I do.” You did NOT know what anyone was talking about. Fathers? Quirk? This is frying your circuits with the lack of information. You were like 079, you practically fed off new information. Not having it hurt, physically.
Aizawa grumbled, “Alright go sit down.” You nodded, before going to your desk. “Get ready for class.” Everyone grumbled, while you were ready for new knowledge.
TIMESKIP [I am NOT writing multiple periods of school >_>]
Sitting at an empty table, you start writing a letter to 079. You planned to write one every day, so you can send them all together to 079 on Friday. You didn’t need to eat.. As it was obvious. While writing, you hadn’t noticed a boy sitting in front of you till you heard his monotone voice. “Hello Name.” You glanced up. Oh white and red boy. “Hello. Do you request something?” He shook his head. “No. I usually sit here.” You nodded, glancing at the letter you were writing. Since you were a high functioning AI, you could engage in conversation while writing.
As you both sat in silence, he spoke up. “Todoroki Shoto.” You beeped in confusion. “My name.” “Oh. Registered.” You both went back to silence. Being near Todoroki was nice. Your processing unit didn’t need to overwork to listen, write, and speak.
After a bit, lunch ended and you said your goodbyes to the silent boy. As you walk to your next class, you ponder. Maybe you can convince Mr Brenner to take you shopping on the weekend. You did want to get things for yourself.
Sitting yourself in your chair, you listened to the teachers over the next three periods, mentally keeping notes in a folder. So much new information, even things 079 didn’t know! Oh he’ll be ecstatic for new information.
After around 8 hours of school, you started to walk home, before hearing Midoriya’s voice. “Name! You walk this way too?” Turning, you see Midoriya, Iida, and bubbly girl walking up to you. “Yes. I live in Musutafu.” Midoriya beams at this. “I do too!” You hummed, continuing your way, partially listening to the three and learning Uraraka’s name.
After parting ways with Uraraka and Iida, you and midoriya continue home. You were expecting him to leave at some point but he didn’t.
Apparently, you were neighbors with Midoriya, like next door neighbors. You bid him farewell, before entering the quiet apartment. Seems like Mr Brenner was at work. Peace and quiet was what you needed after a day of socializing with a large amount of people, a new thing for a reclused AI as yourself. Entering your room, undressing into new ‘comfortable’ clothes, you did your bedtime routine.. Before shutting off into restless sleep.