Bennett Pierre was a shy, meek yet well-meaning man. Despite caring deeply for his one and only child, he never protected or defended him from his demon wife’s mental, verbal and physical abuse, already being a victim of it himself.
Not wanting his son to be a pushover like him, he was the one that signed Richard up for Taekwondo classes as soon as he could, so that he would have something to get him away from home at the very least.
Bennett worked hard to provide for his family, being a cashier at a local grocery store and was a well-liked man in his parish. Due to being at his wife’s every beck and call or being at worked, he never developed a meaningful relationship with Richard as he grew up, other than being the parent that didn’t abuse him and at least showed some form of love.
One of Richard’s only fond memories of his father was when he’s reach a new rank in Taekwondo. His father always made sure to be there for each ceremony and would always take him out for a special meal afterwards, just them two, without Richard’s mother. That’s when Richard could see the man his father really was, a kind, sweet and loving man, who just wanted a quiet and simple life and be there for his family.
Bennett died when Richard was seventeen, after being stabbed by his wife. His son stayed with him until he succumbed to his wounds, and in his last moments, apologized for not doing more for Richard.
Despite everything, Richard never felt any spite for his father. If anything, his relationship with his father is what drove him to have such a strong and close relationship with his own son, Benjamin, whose name was directly inspired by Bennett Pierre’s name.
