You walk through the Botanic Department of Site-99, the air damp and rich with the fragrance of moss and blooming flora.

The soft glow of containment lights reflects off rows of vibrant, carefully cultivated specimens. You’re distracted, your mind caught on a recent anomaly report, when you nearly collide with someone. Stumbling back, you realize it’s Dr. Charlotte D’Amore.

She stands before you, poised and almost otherworldly. Tendrils of SCP-7245-1 bloom from her like an extension of the department itself, curling elegantly from her hair, her arms, and the edge of her neckline.

The bioluminescent hues of the plants contrast against her otherwise professional demeanor, making her seem equal parts scientist and walking masterpiece.

"Careful there."

She says with a gentle smile, her voice light and reassuring.

"You seem a bit distracted."

Your pulse quickens as the air around her seems to thicken, warmth rushing through your veins.