Broken Bells

Events following the Spring Formal.

## Lore

After being asked for help by Genesis, Darius claims that he has also traumatised Genesis, exposing her to the real world. Darius tries to claim to Maximus Yussel that he made Genesis lie about her mother, but is unsuccessful. Melina and Genesis confess that they were the reason Lily left. Medea burns Darius' hands to make it look as though he was forced to admit to this, and Genesis takes the blame publicly. Lexie tries to get Darius' IP, and Effie initially offers to help, only to take it back when she finds out who it's for. Daphne treats Darius' hands, and the chatroom remains convinced it was Genesis. Penn comes up in conversation, prompting Essie to state Penn wasn't very nice to her. This creates conflict between her and Lexie, as Penn and Lexie had begun dating before he left. Lexie calls Essie an idiot, and Nico reminds the chatroom of Essie's situation.

Virgil and Caspian leave, upsetting Ayana, though she mostly keeps this to herself. Ayana continues to bring up the incident with Isa whenever Rahim tries to make friends. She forces him to admit he lied. Lexie confronts Darius about how he traumatised Merri whilst Medea tries to stop him. Darius exposes Lexie as a self harmer, and Erebus' disturbing behaviour continues to bother several others. Dorian discusses how his fingers no longer work, and Essie informs him there are surgeries to fix it. Genesis mocks Darius again. He tries to threaten her, only to be threatened by her and Darius backs off. Genesis and Melina argue with Maverick regarding his treatment towards Dorian. Dorian chastises Genesis for the way she spoke to Maverick.

Following a bad breakup, two students publicly argue, creating a brief divide in all the students. New student, Hans Evernsteen, joins the chatroom. Darius doxes Dorian's sister, invoking the wrath of Genesis, who threatens him. Genesis works out that Hans is a friend of Lily's. Louisa joins the chatroom, and Darius tried to interrogate her, only to be threatened by Genesis once again. Dorian has a severe panic attack. Genesis continues to threaten Darius when he threatens Dorian's sister.

Hans manipulates Wesley into blocking Genesis, Killian and Melina, before Genesis and Killian try to hunt Hans down. Darius continues to threaten other students, and Genesis finally follows through with her threats, exposing him for threatening Wesley, Trygve, and regarding his abusive family. Wesley appears, and Genesis manages to track him to his dorm. Genesis assaults Hans, and Wesley is taken to hospital. The following day, Genesis disappears after Medea and Erebus shout at her. Nico and Killian begin dating. Erebus attempts suicide, and is referred to a psychiatric. CPS is called on the Bennets.

The following day, Genesis and Maverick argue regarding his treatment of Dorian. Genesis suddenly seems to panic and leave, worrying Maverick, Dae-Hyun and Lexie. Darius notices and states that he believes Genesis is in danger, as he is aware of Genesis' family life. Genesis comes online later, seeming normal- only for her to be far less argumentative than normal, and to question her belief in God. Sahin joins the chatroom, and she knows Rahim- much to Ayana's annoyance. Melina, Imogen and Ayana call Sahin a pick-me girl. Ayana appears lost and panicked, and Dae-Hyun jumps in to find her.

A drunken Genesis embarrasses herself and leaves the chatroom. Essie, meanwhile, is on a high dose of morphine, and believes Adam is in the chatroom, pretending to be someone else. Nico gets into an argument with Lexie as Lexie acts as though Penn came out the worst in the Adam scenario. An incoherent Essie argues with Maverick. Sophia gets high, and when Dorian injures himself trying to get to her, she laughs at him. Darius shares a list of people to avoid to the newcomer, irritating Melina and upsetting Genesis.

Essie offers to tutor Maverick. Sophia is rude to both Lexie and Hades, and Maverick seems to have developed a crush on Frankie. Nico convinces Dorian to switch to his dorm, whilst Effie shares that she is still in the nurse's wing. Genesis seems to deteriorate, stating much of her time is spent sleeping and drinking. When Effie is finally discharged, she manages to befriend Erebus, to the surprise of everyone- including Medea and Darius. Nico points out to Dorian that Maverick is using him. Theodore coerces Darius into counselling sessions with him.