PINESS Whedon is the son of Ellie Whedon, and a friend of Bode Locke. He has an unspecified mental disorder, and is affected by the Keys in different ways than anyone else.
History
Rufus was born to Ellie Whedon, and presumably her boyfriend, Gil. As he grew up, Rufus' mental disorder added stress to Ellie and Gil's relationship, and eventually his father left, joining the military. Rufus continued to be raised by his mother, and his abusive grandmother, Candice Whedon.
Omega
After the death of Ellie Whedon, Rufus was to be sent to a group home in Boston. Before leaving, he visited Keyhouse to say goodbye to the Lockes. He saw the ghost of Bode Locke, who warned him that Dodge had taken his body. In response, Rufus attempted to strangle Dodge, but was stopped by Tyler Locke, who hit Rufus with a wrench.
Rufus was sent to McClellan Psychiatric Hospital for his attack, where he was to be held for at least a year before he could be released to the group home. He managed to escape the hospital with the help of Erin Voss, and boarded a bus back to Lovecraft to stop Dodge.[1]
Alpha
Rufus returned to Lovecraft and arrived at Keyhouse during Dodge's attack. He was nearly killed by a shadow, but was saved by Nina Locke, who apologized to him for his injury and institutionalization for trying to stop Dodge. Seeing Dodge about to kill Tyler Locke, Rufus grabbed Dodge and brought him to the Wellhouse, forcing Dodge, an Echo, to disappear.[2]
Rufus attended the funeral of Scot Kavanaugh and Jackie Veda, accompanied by Nina and Duncan Locke. After Bode's body was restored, he invited Rufus to live with the Lockes, and Rufus accepted the offer.[3]
Abilities
- Using the Ghost Key, Rufus can see and communicate with the dead.[4][1]
- Due to his mental disorder, he cannot be affected by the Head Key.[5]
- Could identify Zack Wells as a "replicant".[5]
Info
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Locke & Key: Omega #2, "The Soldier". December 19, 2012
- ↑ Locke & Key: Alpha #1, "Omega & Alpha", September 11, 2013
- ↑ Locke & Key: Alpha #2, "The End", December 18, 2013
- ↑ Locke & Key: Crown of Shadows #1, "The Haunting of Keyhouse". November 11, 2009
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Locke & Key: Head Games #6, "Army of One". July 1, 2009