Ben, a character in the comic, struggles with his voice and self-esteem after a bullying incident in 7th or 8th grade. He prefers to write in his journal, send text messages, or have his phone read his words. Despite his love for singing, his voice was permanently damaged, leading to street fights and neglect of school. After discovering his anger issues, he moved with Aiden and his parents and began therapy. Ben struggles with his sense of self and often differs from Aiden, going along with him