" i picked up some happiness on the way. "

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note: this is written with changes to the vampire diaries canon, more heavily in season 6. it includes my rewrite where bennie prevents kai from crashing jo's wedding and digs further into the gemini coven dynamics.it is preferred to view the card on desktop rather than mobile, but it is functional!

bennie emory.

age: twenty-one. (21)
date of birth: august fifteenth. (08/15)
gender: female.
pronouns: she/her/hers.

extra.

sexual orientation: aroaceflux, queer.
species: human.
occupation: vampire hunter, witch.
relationship status: taken.

biography. as a resident of mystic falls, bennie finds herself entangled in the shenanigans of vampires, werewolves, witches, and other creatures that populate the odd town. she naturally becomes a member of the main group through her connection to alaric as a vampire hunter and distributor of vampire preventative weapons. bennie's reality and healing journey is shattered when she's forced to confront the past; the magic that once lay dormant finally awakening, introducing her to the world of witchcraft that was hidden in her family roots.personality. bennie is often depicted as a blunt, sarcastic individual, but carries the weight of her awareness in knowing the existence of supernaturals and how it has shaped her worldview as a child, alongside the impact of it on her upbringing with a past ex. she feels a disconnect from most individuals, paranormal or otherwise, but is loyal and supportive when the time calls for it despite her own paranoia. however, she doesn't rely on others easily, often bottling up her emotions or joking to cover up her vulnerability.appearance. despite how quiet she typically is, she enjoys rock music and is a huge concert-goer and her style reflects the fact, consisting of alternative aesthetics in her clothing and makeup. bennie is first seen with vibrant, dyed red hair, then dark brown, and eventually yellow which fades into a blonde with her natural brown roots peaking through. she has a mole on either cheek, a jagged scar on her right cheek, and dark brown eyes.hobbies. bennie is known for creating an array of vampire-preventative weapons over the years. she frequents concerts and typically drives out of mystic falls to see many of her favorite bands. as a result, she has a huge collection of band merch, consisting of cds, posters, stickers, t-shirts, and anything else. she has an eye for fashion, constantly putting outfits together and pairing a lot of her concert finds into outfits. she occasionally draws and doodles, but it's rare due to burnout.

pros. honest. creative, constantly making or doing something. reliable. considerate quick reflexes.
cons. overly independent. distrusting. struggles with her emotions. overthinks and second-guesses a lot.

romantic.

kai parker and bennie share a bond that runs deeper than anyone would've estimated they would form. despite starting on difficult terms, kai's insistence on sticking around in her life causes the duo to form an unlikely friendship and later on grow feelings for each other.bennie's impact on kai single-handedly saves mystic falls from more destruction of the siphoner's wrath, while kai's presence in her life gives her hope and confidence she had once lost. they become the main source of stability in each other's lives, sharing all their firsts, their home and family, and protection for each other.

♥︎

"i’m glad you’re here with me."

"you’ve got it so bad for me, kai parker."

platonic.

bonnie bennett.

(bestfriend)

#🐈‍⬛

bonnie bennett is bennie's closest friend and teacher in magic, even though bonnie is younger than her.aside from the similarities in name, after bennie's magic develops, both she and bonnie bond over the sudden supernatural changes in their lives and begin training together, understanding the difficulties of adjusting to their newfound gifts. even with the trials that come between their friendship, bennie continuously protects and defends bonnie without hesitation.

♬

"we deserve a long vacation after this is all over..."

"let's force damon to pay for the entirety of it."

caroline forbes.

(close friend)

#🎉

caroline forbes and bennie's dynamic consists talking and gossiping to each other the most, something bennie hadn't been able to experience before.caroline brings out the playful, lighthearted side of bennie, bonding over "girly" things while bennie also introduces her to her own hobbies as well. they can easily read and sense whenever there is something off in the other's mood, and go to each other's aid often. caroline is extremely protective of bennie, which bennie not only appreciates, but reciprocates

♬

"you were so nice when we met, caroline, it was kind of scary..."

"oh... thank you!"

elena gilbert.

(friend)

#🪞

elena gilbert's first introduction with bennie started on polite terms, knowing her through their mutual association with alaric.bennie ends up joining in training elena alongside him, leading to them becoming friends. bennie feels a lot of sympathy for her and her friends for constantly being targeted in the next dilemma that arises in town. she often checks in on her when alaric is living with them, and continues offering help after the fact too.

♬

"i appreciate you looking out for jeremy and i."

"you don't have to thank me, i'd do it a thousand more times."

stefan salvatore.

(friend)

#🖋️

stefan salvatore remained neutral about bennie upon first meeting, and she seemed to relax easier around him than others.she tries pulling stefan out of his stoic, calm behavior with her jokes, often being the chattier one of the two whenever they speak. while they don't see each other as siblings, bennie definitely teases stefan like he's her little brother, despite him being much older than her. despite all that, she respects him highly, and he appreciates her playfulness.

♬

"make sure to punch damon for me when you see him."

"that only benefits you. so, unfortunately, i won't be doing that."

tyler lockwood.

(associate/friendly)

#🐺

tyler lockwood doesn't catch bennie's attention at a glance, until she talks with him more in passing.usually, it comes in occasional check-ups, especially when the werewolf curse was triggered. they don't hang out enough to be considered friends, but she messes with him to distract him from the stress of the next predicament in mystic falls, especially when he becomes too serious. bennie holds a lot of concern for him, given the weight of the curse hanging over him.

♬

"what's up, wolverine!"

"that is not clever at all."

matt donovan.

(associate)

#🏈

matt donovan and bennie are aware of each other, remaining respectful, but don't form too close a connection.bennie sees matt at the grill on the occasion that she visits, and he's working, but doesn't want to put more pressure on him when he's the only non-supernatural in the group, understanding his wariness about the topic. bennie hopes matt can live a normal life, even though staying in mystic falls will likely lead to the opposite.

♬

"is your second home at the grill calling for you?"

"pfft, second home?"

elijah mikaelson.

(close friend)

#🕊️

elijah mikaelson presented himself as intimidating when first meeting bennie, before eventually ending up as her first acquaintance of the mikaelsons.the beginning started with the duo being opposed to one another, but later becoming comrades. they often take time out of their days to update the other on their lives, especially when the mikaelsons move to new orleans. she is welcome to visit the family with open arms, and hopes for the best for elijah and his siblings, with the feeling being reciprocated on his end.

♬

"so, how do i contact you? carrier pigeon?"

"amusing. fortunately, i do own and know how to use a mobile device."

rebekah mikaelson.

(friend)

#💎

rebekah mikaelson previously was someone bennie avoided, yet rebekah didn't hesitate to see how far she could push boundaries.while the two women don't start on the best terms, rebekah practically adopts bennie as her one weird, "normal" friend after seeing the woman draw once and now refusing not to miss when she does, as it's a rare occurrence. bennie is shocked and a little self-conscious about it, but ultimately allows her, miraculously becoming friends as a result.

♬

"you must let me keep your art pieces! i'll use them to decorate!"

"they aren't really decoration material, but, sure."

niklaus "klaus" mikaelson.

(friend)

#🥩

klaus mikaelson is originally bennie's enemy upon their introduction, but they surprisingly end up clicking.klaus is aware of bennie through his henchman, her ex, until he finally meets her after the fact. upon learning the details of the previous relationship, he apologizes for the association, which she cautiously accepts it. whenever klaus reaches out to hear details about the happenings of mystic falls, bennie typically informs him without much worry, surprisingly becoming friends.

♬

"you hide all that humor behind being quiet."

"... are you psychoanalyzing me?"

lorenzo "enzo" st. john.

(bestfriend)

#🪦

enzo st. john and bennie start off knowing of each other, eventually meeting due to their mutual association with the heretics.bennie finds a sense of freedom amongst the chaos with enzo, despite his unpredictable nature towards many others. besides, having someone more laidback compared to the heretics makes it easier for her to open up, and enzo does the same in return upon witnessing the loyalty she has for kai, the other heretics, and himself, seeing them all as part of her family.

♬

"weirdo."

"darling."

nora hildegard.

(close friend)

#💄

nora hildegard is the first of the heretics bennie becomes associated with in the prison world, and they end up becoming friends in the prison world.bennie is the first to help nora, alongside her girlfriend, mary louise, and the other heretics, adjust to the present. she ends up becoming closest with her amongst all the heretics, and while bennie helps nora discover herself, the vampire-pushes bennie out of her awkward shell. they often talk about their personal lives, and develop a close, friendly bond.

♬

"i've loved getting used to the present, especially with you to help!"

"i'm glad i could help. but... i'm a lot more boring than you think."

beau.

(friend)

#🎶

beau is the heretic to soften up to bennie first in the prison world, which continues into the present world.while beau isn't able to speak, both he and bennie are able to bond despite that, with bennie taking to writing back and forth. she shows him a lot of music from the present, along with finding and listening to the genres he enjoys, and participated in. beau is someone bennie trusts, with the feeling being reciprocated on his end.

♬

"thank you for discussing music with me, i love being able to share it with you."

"..."

valerie tulle.

(associate/friend)

#🌸

valerie tulle, as one of the heretics, had started out as a potential threat before growing into acquantinces, and later friends.they remain cordial to each other in the present, and often have brief talks with each other. upon valerie was outcasted from the family, bennie, alongside kai, leave in solidarity with the heretic. the act in itself doesn't go unnoticed by valerie, and it brings them closer as they try finding a way to deal with julian.

♬

"i would believe you over someone like julian any day."

"i don't know what i've done to deserve that, but... thank you."

familial.

damon salvatore.

(older brother figure)

#🥃

damon salvatore's cocky, arrogant attitude initially irritated bennie, until she witnessed how deeply he actually cared for those around him.while damon and bennie mutually tease and annoy each other, often having bennie admires the strength he does have and his willingness to do good, even when he does spiral. damon views her like a little sister he never had, and deep down is protective over her, knowing she was unwillingly dragged into the world of vampires.

✿

"uh oh, my douchebag radar is going off..."

"i've already got a headache, i don't want to hear it."

alaric saltzman.

(older brother figure)

#📚

alaric saltzman, once bennie's highschool teacher, took her under his wing as a vampire hunter.when she found out about his knowledge of supernatural beings, it led to them opening up about their past loved ones' connection to the obsession with vampires, understanding the other's pain and goals that derive from that trauma. bennie is comfortable with alaric, simultaneously teasing him and looking to him for guidance and support, offering him the same in return.

✿

"are you sure you know what you're doing?"

"i may be dumb, but i'm not stupid, ric."

jeremy gilbert.

(little brother figure)

#👻

jeremy gilbert doesn't interact with bennie much when they meet, but she takes on the role to teach him about vampire hunting.bennie is extremely worried for jeremy, a teenage boy, involving himself in the supernatural world, especially when he shows interest in vampire hunting. she's hesitant to agree, but eventually does when the group settles on the idea. while strict with him, bennie softens given his own struggles, something jeremy appreciates and leans on her for.

✿

"i don't need you mom-ing me, bennie."

"i'm not mothering you! i'm making sure you don't do anything dumb."

josette laughlin.

(sister-in-law)

#🥼

josette laughlin and bennie share a complicated dynamic due to jo and kai's history. while things start tense between the women, it isn't out of malice.jo shows immense concern for bennie, given her connection to her estranged twin brother. bennie reassures her that she will be safe, knowing the woman's worry stems from bennie's bond with kai. upon learning jo is pregnant, bennie grows extremely protective of her, supporting jo versus her family and the gemini coven, and wishes to protect her sister-in-law.

✿

"yeah, well, your dad is a dick and i want him dead."

"okay, well, don't do that..."

olivia "liv" parker.

(sister-in-law)

#🍸

liv parker and bennie starting on neutral terms, not really knowing each other, but opposed when bennie helps kai.however, as bennie becomes more intertwined with the family, and the coven as a whole through her association with kai, she extends her support to liv, even when its shut down. eventually, she develops a connection in trying to help liv cope with the grief of losing her twin. bennie's determination to help liv and her siblings inspires her, and they become closer as a result.

✿

"you shouldn't have to live with this; your life matters, too."

"i don't need your– ... thanks, i guess."

luke parker.

(brother-in-law)

#🍃

luke parker and bennie only meet briefly, and he is empathetic over her being caught by kai's attention.she tries remaining kind and understanding of his feelings, but it's short-lived when luke and kai merge. the impact on kai, and his remaining sisters is something bennie doesn't fail to notice, increasing her hatred for the gemini coven's laws. as a result, she tries to connect with each of his remaining siblings, all grieving over luke in some way.

✿

"i'm sorry, you and your siblings shouldn't have to carry this."

"i'm sorry to you, too."