CLASS B — BOUNDARY
High-risk anomalies. Known to breach perceived reality or alter physical laws locally.
ENTITY-0088
"The Receptionist"
1. Description
ENTITY-0088 manifests as a semi-corporeal shadow mist with audible respiratory distress. Primary characteristics:
- Appears near transition points between levels
- Constantly emits wet, rattling coughs (approx. every 47 seconds)
- Forms temporary humanoid shape when interacting
- Leaves behind damp spots smelling of antiseptic and copper
Audio analysis reveals coughing matches 1970s-era tuberculosis ward recordings.
2. Behavioral Patterns
OBSERVATION NOTE: Entity becomes substantial only when directly addressed. All verbal interactions follow the same sequence.
Interaction Sequence:
- Coughing ceases abruptly
- Mist coalesces into humanoid silhouette
- Head region splits horizontally into smile (see Incident-88-A)
- Voices phrase: "You shouldn't talk to strangers"
- Subject consumed within 4.7 seconds
Note: No known cases of recovery after consumption. Missing personnel are never found, not even in Terminus Void.
3. Containment Procedures
Current Status: Uncontained (roaming between levels)
If encountered:
- Maintain silence and peripheral observation
- If coughing stops, close eyes immediately
- Nod in response to directional gestures
- Carry antitussive tablets as distraction (see Addendum 88-3)
ABSOLUTE PROHIBITION: Do not under any circumstances acknowledge its attempts at conversation, even if it imitates familiar voices.
4. Addendum 88-A
Incident Report: Security footage from Level-0 (Dental Lobby)
Last words recorded before audio cutoff: "Wait, that's not how mouths—"