Darius Bennet

Darius Bennet in Camshire Institute

> "I have shown her the real world."
>
> - Darius about Hye-Jin and Merilwen

Darius Bennet is a Year 12 Gothic student at Camshire Institute. He joined the chatroom in Chapter 2: In Blood and in Bones. He is well known for his pessimistic and depressive attitude, and for following a speech pattern similar to the Regency Era in the 1800s. Darius has two siblings attending Camshire: Medea and Erebus. He doesn't appear to have any friends, except from Persephone Grayson and (occasionally) Hye-Jin Anderin.

He is often getting into fights with others in the chatroom, most notably with Hye-Jin. Darius is considered to be the least tolerable out of all his siblings. He is often viewed as dramatic due to his way of speaking and his wish to not go within five feet of "unrelated females." He is disliked by most.

**Note: this page contains abuse and animal cruelty.**

> "My sister has made me see the error of my ways.."
>
> - Darius about Medea.

## Biography

### Early Life

Darius grew up in an abusive household, likely sparking his pessimist attitude. He recalls to Theodore during counselling that he was forced to kill a bird at a young age after he brought it into the house. He views his mother as a "fraud, a fragile piece of paper in the wind, nothing more." The death of the bird is what Darius says changed him. Darius believes his childhood self would not have liked what he has become.

Darius was diagnosed with depression at a young age. He coped with poetry, particularly Edgar Allen Poe and Emily Dickinson. He recalls reading poetry and playing board games with his siblings when he wasn't being abused.

### Draw to Regency Era

Darius felt a pull to the Victorian Gothic style due to his love of the writing style. His depressive mindset had stuck by the age of nine, and he found poetry was the only way he could express himself. He noted his parents had relationships issues, but remain married to this day. His siblings agree that it isn't healthy, but are aware there's nothing they can do about it.

The siblings were shipped off to Camshire so they could get a good education.

### In Blood and In Bones

Just before Silus goes missing, Darius joins the chatroom, stirring up trouble with his negative attitude.

### Stitching the Seams

Darius traumatises Merri with images Amadeus took of the backrooms. He seems proud of this, though has irked the vast majority of the students.

Lexie threatens Trygve into stalking Darius.

After Effie notes Mia's odd behaviour, Effie manipulates Darius into helping her, sparking a friendship between the two.

### Ink Blot Stains

Medea and Virgil argue with Darius over his pessimism, resulting in Dorian having a panic attack.

Darius wishes death upon Maverick, and a drunk Hye-Jin mocks him for this, humiliating him. Virgil arrives at Darius' dorm and attacks him for this.

Darius and Hye-Jin argue almost daily.

Darius and his siblings continue to cause problems, with Darius' attitude greatly bothering many others.

Hye-Jin goes to Darius for help, learning about his abusive family. Darius agrees to try and help her.

### Broken Bells

Darius claims to have forced Hye-Jin to lie to Maximus. To make the lie more believable, Medea burns his hands and Hye-Jin takes the blame. Darius informs Mr Yussel that he made Hye-Jin lie, though Mr Yussel can tell Darius is lying. Daphne treats Darius' hands.

Lexie confronts Darius about traumatising Merri, and he outs her as a self harmer.

A drunk Hye-Jin mocks Darius again. He tries to threaten her, only for her to threaten to tell about his family. He backs down.

Darius doxes Dorian's sister, invoking the wrath of Hye-Jin, who doubles down on the threats. When Louisa Moonberry joins the chatroom, Darius tries to interrogate her, scaring her off. Darius continues to threaten Dorian's sister, though never follows through due to Hye-Jin's threat.

When Darius continues to threaten other students, Hye-Jin cracks under the pressure of external circumstances and finally follows through with her threat. Darius disappears whilst Medea and Erebus shout at her.

### Falling, Flaming Stars

A drunk Hye-Jin admits what she did to the Bennets was wrong.

Darius continues to bring up Trygve's past, to the annoyance of everyone. Darius discovers Lexie is forcing Trygve to stalk him, and shares this with Hye-Jin, who uses this to blackmail Lexie.

When Essie blames herself for Penn leaving, Darius blames Lexie. Essie cries, and he informs her that it isn't becoming of a woman to cry. The two argue about this.

Darius messages Theodosia to tell her that Dorian is eloping with a prostitute. Hye-Jin messages Theodosia to tell her the truth, only to be called a sl-t and a prostitute by Theodosia. Hye-Jin lashes out at Darius.

Darius argues with Trygve and Melina. Wesley threatens to help Erebus (who has been hiding dead animals around the school to make Darius vomit) and Darius trauma dumps, much to Medea's dismay.

### Haunted Hearts

Hye-Jin apologises for doxxing Darius, and he forgives her. She opens up about her 'punishment,' and he offers her help- a rare feat.

Essie, who was recently admitted to a psychiatric ward, calls Darius to yell at him for not doing anything whilst she was being abused. Darius informs her he chose not to intervene so that she could see the real world, and blames Essie for the abuse she faced, telling her she should've known better. When Darius tells the chatroom of this, Wesley, Dorian and Medea are outraged. Medea burns Darius' face, furious with him.

## Personality

Darius is known for being negative and a pessimistic. He's described as a gloomy rain cloud by most, and is known for threatening others. He is creative, able to express himself through poetry. Darius is vengeful, particularly when angered. He is rather disorganised, finding it difficult to keep track of his belongings and his thoughts. He is a focused person, but often focused on the wrong thing. Darius is rarely seen to be sympathetic, and has recently been described as a victim blamer.

## Relationships

### Medea Bennet

Darius' older sister. They often work together so that Medea can get the trust of others and learn about them whilst Darius plots revenge. They are sneaky and intelligent.

### Erebus Bennet

Erebus is Darius' younger brother. Darius appears protective over him, despite how Erebus terrorises him.

### Persephone Grayson

Effie is something of a friend to Darius. Having successfully manipulated him, Darius has agreed to help Effie in the past, and they continue to be friendly towards each other.

### Hye-Jin Anderin

Hye-Jin is something of a friend to Darius. They are often back and forth between helping each other and arguing.