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"So a fertilizer is a woman with the male organ inside, but still develops as a woman?" Cerberus is understanding a biology book he requested to learn more about the world. He is in his chamber with Mary reading her bible. "How can you even tell the difference?"

"It's easy. They have minor physical attributes to know. Not all the time. A fertilizer can look like an egg carrier and vice versa." Mary explains. "It's why I have to be careful around them because of my anomaly."

"Maybe it's easy for you, but it's practically impossible for me." He sighs. 

"Aren't you an egg carrier? Your anomaly seems to affect more on fertilizers."

"No. I'm a male. Which makes me a fertilizer. I guess evolution worked differently here. A world full of lesbians. That would be a paradise for some people. Not for me. You've seen my penis, right?"

"Is that what you call it? I assumed it was an extra leg."

"Jesus. Hell no. If you so much as flick it, I'll feel the worst pain in the world."

"Why would your people have your organ exposed? Seems like a flaw more than a benefit."

"Beats me. It's how we developed. I wish we could conceal it so it won't get in the way. Oh well." He closes the book. "Time to exercise." He goes to the middle of the room. Newi is summoned and they both do warm-ups. "Wanna join us?" He removes his shirt, showing the scars and toned figure.

"I'll pass. If I'm ever in trouble, Santana will always be there."

"You can't always rely on your Protector. There will be situations where you have to defend yourself. You never know. Let's go!" Him and Newi are doing pushups. Mary keeps reading, but occasionally peeks his body. After a whole routine, the two are slumped on the floor catching their breaths. "We're definitely going to feel that in the morning." He laughs while getting up. 

"Teeee." She groans.

"Oh Newi~!" Cerberus calls her attention. "Look what I got?" He has in his hand a nail file. She claps excitedly and sits on the bed. He grabs her nails and starts sharpening them. She sighs happily. 

"Can you do me next!?" Venus jumps onto his back. 

"Sure." He proceeds to work on her nails. Even if Mary can't see Venus, she has been informed of her existence. Which is why she doesn't question the occasions he would talk to himself.

"Can I ask you something personal, if it's not a bother?" Mary says.

"Shoot."

"How did you get those scars?"

"Heh. Which one? All of them have their own story. But I'll tell you the most interesting one. It's when I tried to stop Kain from breaching."

"Kain?"

"Yup. SCP-076. Despite being extremely injured by bombs and turrets implanted, fucker still put up a tough fight. I don't know why Abel wasn't there to help, but they have their reasons."

"I think you got it backwards. Isn't Abel the one who got murdered by his brother? Also, it's pronounced Cain with a c."

"Is it? I get those two mixed up. It was a long time ago and I wasn't exactly attentive during Sunday school." He dismissively hand waves. They stay silent for a moment. "You know, I was half expecting Simon to come in and give us a mission or tests. I guess we really have a day off. Want to walk around the facility for a bit?" 

"Sure." Mary wears a white robe made of silk and sandals made of oak trees. Cerberus puts on his usual uniform and white cloak. "Don't you have any other clothes to wear?" 

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