With SCP-105's Photo Pathway now unlocked, Luo Shu wasted no time.
He dismissed IR-1901, then retrieved the Polaroid photo he'd taken of the Director's safe.
Activating the ability, the 2D image rippled, its contents becoming a live feed.
SCP-105-B sat untouched on its shelf—until Luo Shu reached into the photo and plucked it out.
The camera materialized in his palm.
"Perfect."
The Collection
Armed with SCP-005 ("The Key"), Luo Shu embarked on a shopping spree:
SCP-668 (13" Chef's Knife)
SCP-387 (Living Lego)
SCP-101 (Mass-Swarm Parasites)
SCP-109 (Infinite Water Jug)
Each Unit was photographed, its contents now accessible via image.
A portable arsenal.
He considered targeting SCP-173 or SCP-049, but humanoid anomalies required larger portals.
SCP-166 ("Gaia")? Too risky. Her degeneration aura might corrupt the camera.
Know when to stop.
The Keeper
Luo Shu's final stop: SCP-055's Unit.
After photographing it, he addressed the anomaly:
"We've met often. Can we call this… friendship?"
SCP-055's response was cryptic:
"The anti-meme is a keeper of secrets. It has no friends."
Undeterred, Luo Shu pressed: "I'm a secret-keeper too. That makes us allies."
A pause. Then:
"Very well. Friend."
The Anomaly Catalog updated:
[Friend of the Anomalies]
[New Ally: SCP-055 ("Unknown")]
Luo Shu handed over all photos and items except SCP-055's own.
"Guard these. Tell no one—Foundation or Chaos."
SCP-055 accepted the trove. "They will be unseen."
The Master Plan
Luo Shu's goal wasn't theft or espionage.
SCP-055's Unit would be his personal vault.
A spatial warehouse, accessible anytime via its photo.
He grinned, pocketing the lone image.
Game changer.