While Docile, SCP-096 produces an audible crying sound. Hume Shield will regenerate at a rate of 15 HS/s while Docile if SCP-096 has not taken damage for ten seconds. The Try Not To Cry ability can be used while in the Docile Stage.
If a human looks at SCP-096's face or attacks SCP-096, they become a target. For ten seconds after a target is added, SCP-096 can hold the R key for 0.4s to enter the Distress Stage. A small icon will appear in the corner while the timer is active. If the timer ends before the key is pressed, all current targets lose their status as a target.
While Distressed, SCP-096's speed is lowered and they lose perception of all non-targets, including their SCP Teammates. SCP-096's vision will slowly gain a red tint during this process. SCP-096 will slowly transition from crying to screaming. After 6.1 seconds have passed, they will then enter the Raging Stage.
While in the Docile Stage, SCP-096 can perform the Try Not To Cry ability by pressing Right Click. It can be performed against any flat surface, and only while SCP-096 is standing on a flat surface.
While this ability is active, SCP-096 crying noise will gradually quiet down before becoming nearly silent.
Movement is locked while this ability is active. The gradually quieting down effect gives the illusion of SCP-096 walking away.
SCP-096 is normally extremely docile. However, when someone views SCP-096's face, whether it be directly, via video recording, or even a photograph, he will enter a stage of considerable emotional distress. SCP-096 will cover his face with his hands and begin screaming, crying, and babbling incoherently. Approximately one to two minutes after the first viewing, SCP-096 will begin running to the person who viewed his face (who will from this point on be referred to as SCP-096-1).