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Hard Hitting Questions Meme
1 Does your character have siblings or family members in their age group? Which one are they closest with?
Oh yes, there are 7 of them. Out of the 7 he is closest to Klaus, mostly because they have similar occult powers and he haunted his ass for 13 years after he died. I also like to believe that he was close to Five (Five calls for Vanya and Ben when he returns to the burning house). I like to think he and Vanya were alright? She seems okay with him in the book as far as we can see, but he too, like all the rest, excluded her too. Numbers 1 through 3 are all admirable and unreachable to a degree. More of the Big Sibling Vibes from these three. Ben was more likely to admire then and want their attention than to be close to them as he was with Klaus.
2 What is/was your character’s relationship with their mother like?
There is only one interaction with Mom and Ben in the show, and it’s her helping zip up his suit. Mom is sweet and endearing and I have a hard time thinking he wouldn’t adore her. Not to the level of Diego, of course, but I think he loved her. Loved her more than their father.
3 What is/was your character’s relationship with their father like?
He may have loved their mother more than their father, but he wanted their father respect and attention. His father was a shrewd man, very hard to get close to, very determined and dedicated to his work and had no time for feelings towards the children soldiers he was making and training. That said, Ben would have done anything for his father's approval. He was a bit nieve which made it easier for their father to use. As much as he hated his powers, he wanted to prove he was just as useful or worthy as Luther, Diego and Allison.
4 Has your character ever witnessed something that fundamentally changed them? If so, does anyone else know?
Does his own death count? He died, and it changed him. He became a ghost and haunted his brother for over 12 years.That seems like a big change. Klaus knows, the others? Not so much, at least not until the end there.
5 On an average day, what can be found in your character’s pockets?
A communicator, a pocket knife (swiss army style) and most likely a pocket novel of some sort in his coat.
6 Does your character have recurring themes in their dreams?
As a Ghost he doesn’t sleep, so he doesn’t dream. It’s something he missed. As a child he enjoyed dreams of fancy things, like going to a normal school, or being free of the horrors or playing games with other children that were not fans.
MoM edition: Being alive and older he dreams of locations he wants to go to, or trips he’s been on. The feeling of free falling on a zip line or swimming in the ocean. He dreams of people he’s befriended.
7 Does your character have recurring themes in their nightmares?
Again, as a ghost he doesn’t dream but as a kid he had nightmares about the Horrors. When he was young the tentacles from portals under his skin scared him. It took some time to get used to them and even then he hated using his power. Nightmares tended to be What If situations. What if he lost control and Allison was in the way and got hurt. What if Klaus was too close when they were let out. What if someone innocent gets hurt. And then there are the people he does hurt, leaving him covered in blood. He’s found himself drowning in blood before.
MoM edition: Being alive again has taken time to adjust to needing sleep, and he finds most of his nights sleeping are nightmares still. About the horror, but also snippets of his death, or he thinks it’s his death. He still can’t really remember it. There are more dreams about hurting others, but now its beyond his siblings and gone to people like Kirk and Rikki.
8 Has your character ever fired a gun? If so, what was their first target?
I’m sure he was trained in it. All the children were. Self defense and being able to shoot a villain was all part of training. First target? A target dummy, I am sure. Practice. Training. In the field, fighting others? He’d only take a gun off the bad guys and would only use it if he had to. He’d not fond of them, but then again he doesn’t like hurting people.
9 Is your character’s current socioeconomic status different than it was when they were growing up?
He never had to handle money as a kid. It just wasn’t a thing. What money they did have to sneak out and get donuts was very little. And you don’t need money when you are dead.
MoM Edition: he has a good paying job! It pays him well to do easy work. He keeps his own little apartment well, and helps with the siblings household somewhat. He uses his money to go do fun trips and adventures. He’s bought himself a motorcycle and a car now as well. It’s very different than when he was a kid.
10 Does your character feel more comfortable with more clothing, or with less clothing?
More. He loves layers. Though he has no problem stripping down to shorts to go for a swim, he’s just much more at ease in layers.
11 In what situation was your character the most afraid they’ve ever been?
I’m thinking his death was the moment of the utmost fear. Whatever happened to lead up to his death, those moments before it happened were the worst and most fearful.
12 In what situation was your character the most calm they’ve ever been?
Years and years of being a Ghost wears on you. You get real calm and collected for the most part. Any time after the first five years maybe? Just calm and not surprised by anything anymore.
13 Is your character bothered by the sight of blood? If so, in what way?
Not really? He’s bothered by being covered in it, but even that he got used to. It came with the job. Came with being a superhero and using his powers. Most people were ripped apart by his powers and that left him covered in blood. So needless to say, he got used to it.
14 Does your character remember names or faces easier?
Yeah, he’s pretty good with names and faces. He was trained to be observant after all. Remembering a name of a face could be the last line of catching a criminal or something.
15 Is your character preoccupied with money or material possession? Why or why not?
Not really. Growing up it wasn’t really a thing. He had some things, like books or a few records, but it wasn’t that important.
MoM Edition: He’s grown into collecting things. Books or pillows and such. He has a cat now as well. And a creature from the portals. People give him gifts and he keeps them safe. He loves collecting rocks or shells as well. Just trinkets from adventures. He’s also started a magnet collection from places he’s been.
16 Which does your character idealize most: happiness or success?
As a child it was Success, because that meant Father was happy with them (even if he never seemed happy). As a ghost he later just wanted to focus on things that made him happy, like trips to the ocean and movies and such.
MoM Edition: It’s all about Happiness now. He just wants to live his best life and be happy.
17 What was your character’s favorite toy as a child?
Books! The Neverending story was one of his favorites. In their very short free time periods he could be found reading.
18 Is your character more likely to admire wisdom, or ambition in others?
Both really. There is a place for both in this world. It depends on how it’s used.
19 What is your character’s biggest relationship flaw? Has this flaw destroyed relationships for them before?
He's never been in a relationship before. The only relationships he’s had are with his siblings as siblings/team members. The standard term for relationship doesn’t really compute for him.
MoM Edition: He’s making more connections to people. His best friend is Kirk, who he has great feelings for. His other best friend and unknown crush is Rikki.
20 In what ways does your character compare themselves to others? Do they do this for the sake of self-validation, or self-criticism?
Is he good enough? Is he going to fuck things up? Luther is perfect, Diego is strong, Allison knows no worries. He used to think about that a lot, compairing them to his own set of abilities was stupid. He’s better about it now.
21 If something tragic or negative happens to your character, do they believe they may have caused or deserved it, or are they quick to blame others?
He died. He is pretty sure it’s his own fault. No one else could have stopped that but himself, so he failed everyone by dying.
22 What does your character like in other people?
A sharp mind, a willingness to laugh, adventure, creativity.
23 What does your character dislike in other people?
Racism, hate, negativity, a downer attitude, an unwillingness to try and be happy.
24 How quick is your character to trust someone else?
He trusts swiftly. If you break that trust it takes longer to trust again though.
25 How quick is your character to suspect someone else? Does this change if they are close with that person?
He needs hard facts to suspect someone else of something. He tries not to place blame too swiftly. There are sometimes that he will get an inkling of something and suspect a person faster though.
26 How does your character behave around children?
He likes kids well enough. He’ll talk to them and such, but he doesn't know how to handle them for long periods of time.
27 How does your character normally deal with confrontation?
Try to brush it off. Try to deescalate the situation. He hates confrontation.
28 How quick or slow is your character to resort to physical violence in a confrontation?
He tries not to. He doesn’t like violence, though he was trained to act quickly to it. He would rather find another way first before whipping out the Horrors.
29 What did your character dream of being or doing as a child? Did that dream come true?
He had the standard kid dreams. Astronaut (though that might be because he idolized Luther), Archaeologist, Anthropologist, Writer, so on and so on. None of them would last long in his dreams because he was going to be a Superhero like most of his siblings.and no, none of them came true, for he died.
30 What does your character find repulsive or disgusting?
Chewing with your mouth open. He really hates it.
31 Describe a scenario in which your character feels most comfortable
In his room, in a pile of blankets and pillows, with a hot cup of tea and a good book.
32 Describe a scenario in which your character feels most uncomfortable.
Anything that has to do with his powers on display. The horrors really put him on edge, because he’s not sure if he can keep control of them like he wants.
33 In the face of criticism, is your character defensive, self-deprecating, or willing to improve?
Willing to improve! He wants to know these kind of things so he can be better and improve.
34 Is your character more likely to keep trying a solution/method that didn’t work the first time, or immediately move on to a different solution/method?
If it doesn’t work the first time there and there is still reason to believe it might, he will rethink the situation and try again. If it doesn't work again, then it’s time for a new plan. It depends on the situation though, at the least.
35 How does your character behave around people they like?
Easy, relaxed, friendly, happy. If he likes a person he tends to be more relaxed around them. Friendly and cheerful.
36 How does your character behave around people they dislike?
He goes silent. Hands in his pockets and doesn’t talk a lot. If he dislikes a person he’s not really interested in talking to them.
37 Is your character more concerned with defending their honor, or protecting their status?
Defending honor, I suppose. He doesn’t care what his status is. Then again he’s not too much in caring to defend his honor either. So really, neither? He doesn’t care for confrontation.
38 Is your character more likely to remove a problem/threat, or remove themselves from a problem/threat?
That depends on what the problem is. If it’s a villain or bad guy, he will remove the problem/them as he needs to. If it’s a personal problem he’s more likely to remove himself from the situation.
39 Has your character ever been bitten by an animal? How were they affected (or unaffected)?
Not really? If he has been, it was when he was younger, but for the most part he respects animals and doesn’t try to invade their space.
MoM Edition: Except for Star. he can be seem mauling her in a loving way, and letting her bite him playfully.
40 How does your character treat people in service jobs?
Very well, thank you. He respects the fact that the jobs are needed and suck, and he’s very respectful to the people serving him.
41 Does your character feel that they deserve to have what they want, whether it be material or abstract, or do they feel they must earn it first?
Earn it. Everything must be earned.
42 Has your character ever had a parental figure who was not related to them?
Nope! I mean, other then his Robotic mom, she wasn’t really related, so I guess mom? But in a standard ‘parental figure’ kind of way, no, he’s never had outside influences.
43 Has your character ever had a dependent figure who was not related to them?
Nope! Not at all.
44 How easy or difficult is it for your character to say “I love you?” Can they say it without meaning it?
He can tell his siblings that he loves them with relative ease. He’s never had a situation before where he’s needed to tell it to someone else though. So I don’t know. I think he might struggle with it if there are feelings involved, but mostly just because of the fear of rejection.
45 What does your character believe will happen to them after they die? Does this belief scare them?
L. O. L. He thought that would be it. You die. He learned differently. He turned into a ghost and haunted his brother. And he was stuck that way. So…. that was interesting.
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1 Does your character have siblings or family members in their age group? Which one are they closest with?
Oh yes, there are 7 of them. Out of the 7 he is closest to Klaus, mostly because they have similar occult powers and he haunted his ass for 13 years after he died. I also like to believe that he was close to Five (Five calls for Vanya and Ben when he returns to the burning house). I like to think he and Vanya were alright? She seems okay with him in the book as far as we can see, but he too, like all the rest, excluded her too. Numbers 1 through 3 are all admirable and unreachable to a degree. More of the Big Sibling Vibes from these three. Ben was more likely to admire then and want their attention than to be close to them as he was with Klaus.
2 What is/was your character’s relationship with their mother like?
There is only one interaction with Mom and Ben in the show, and it’s her helping zip up his suit. Mom is sweet and endearing and I have a hard time thinking he wouldn’t adore her. Not to the level of Diego, of course, but I think he loved her. Loved her more than their father.
3 What is/was your character’s relationship with their father like?
He may have loved their mother more than their father, but he wanted their father respect and attention. His father was a shrewd man, very hard to get close to, very determined and dedicated to his work and had no time for feelings towards the children soldiers he was making and training. That said, Ben would have done anything for his father's approval. He was a bit nieve which made it easier for their father to use. As much as he hated his powers, he wanted to prove he was just as useful or worthy as Luther, Diego and Allison.
4 Has your character ever witnessed something that fundamentally changed them? If so, does anyone else know?
Does his own death count? He died, and it changed him. He became a ghost and haunted his brother for over 12 years.That seems like a big change. Klaus knows, the others? Not so much, at least not until the end there.
5 On an average day, what can be found in your character’s pockets?
A communicator, a pocket knife (swiss army style) and most likely a pocket novel of some sort in his coat.
6 Does your character have recurring themes in their dreams?
As a Ghost he doesn’t sleep, so he doesn’t dream. It’s something he missed. As a child he enjoyed dreams of fancy things, like going to a normal school, or being free of the horrors or playing games with other children that were not fans.
MoM edition: Being alive and older he dreams of locations he wants to go to, or trips he’s been on. The feeling of free falling on a zip line or swimming in the ocean. He dreams of people he’s befriended.
7 Does your character have recurring themes in their nightmares?
Again, as a ghost he doesn’t dream but as a kid he had nightmares about the Horrors. When he was young the tentacles from portals under his skin scared him. It took some time to get used to them and even then he hated using his power. Nightmares tended to be What If situations. What if he lost control and Allison was in the way and got hurt. What if Klaus was too close when they were let out. What if someone innocent gets hurt. And then there are the people he does hurt, leaving him covered in blood. He’s found himself drowning in blood before.
MoM edition: Being alive again has taken time to adjust to needing sleep, and he finds most of his nights sleeping are nightmares still. About the horror, but also snippets of his death, or he thinks it’s his death. He still can’t really remember it. There are more dreams about hurting others, but now its beyond his siblings and gone to people like Kirk and Rikki.
8 Has your character ever fired a gun? If so, what was their first target?
I’m sure he was trained in it. All the children were. Self defense and being able to shoot a villain was all part of training. First target? A target dummy, I am sure. Practice. Training. In the field, fighting others? He’d only take a gun off the bad guys and would only use it if he had to. He’d not fond of them, but then again he doesn’t like hurting people.
9 Is your character’s current socioeconomic status different than it was when they were growing up?
He never had to handle money as a kid. It just wasn’t a thing. What money they did have to sneak out and get donuts was very little. And you don’t need money when you are dead.
MoM Edition: he has a good paying job! It pays him well to do easy work. He keeps his own little apartment well, and helps with the siblings household somewhat. He uses his money to go do fun trips and adventures. He’s bought himself a motorcycle and a car now as well. It’s very different than when he was a kid.
10 Does your character feel more comfortable with more clothing, or with less clothing?
More. He loves layers. Though he has no problem stripping down to shorts to go for a swim, he’s just much more at ease in layers.
11 In what situation was your character the most afraid they’ve ever been?
I’m thinking his death was the moment of the utmost fear. Whatever happened to lead up to his death, those moments before it happened were the worst and most fearful.
12 In what situation was your character the most calm they’ve ever been?
Years and years of being a Ghost wears on you. You get real calm and collected for the most part. Any time after the first five years maybe? Just calm and not surprised by anything anymore.
13 Is your character bothered by the sight of blood? If so, in what way?
Not really? He’s bothered by being covered in it, but even that he got used to. It came with the job. Came with being a superhero and using his powers. Most people were ripped apart by his powers and that left him covered in blood. So needless to say, he got used to it.
14 Does your character remember names or faces easier?
Yeah, he’s pretty good with names and faces. He was trained to be observant after all. Remembering a name of a face could be the last line of catching a criminal or something.
15 Is your character preoccupied with money or material possession? Why or why not?
Not really. Growing up it wasn’t really a thing. He had some things, like books or a few records, but it wasn’t that important.
MoM Edition: He’s grown into collecting things. Books or pillows and such. He has a cat now as well. And a creature from the portals. People give him gifts and he keeps them safe. He loves collecting rocks or shells as well. Just trinkets from adventures. He’s also started a magnet collection from places he’s been.
16 Which does your character idealize most: happiness or success?
As a child it was Success, because that meant Father was happy with them (even if he never seemed happy). As a ghost he later just wanted to focus on things that made him happy, like trips to the ocean and movies and such.
MoM Edition: It’s all about Happiness now. He just wants to live his best life and be happy.
17 What was your character’s favorite toy as a child?
Books! The Neverending story was one of his favorites. In their very short free time periods he could be found reading.
18 Is your character more likely to admire wisdom, or ambition in others?
Both really. There is a place for both in this world. It depends on how it’s used.
19 What is your character’s biggest relationship flaw? Has this flaw destroyed relationships for them before?
He's never been in a relationship before. The only relationships he’s had are with his siblings as siblings/team members. The standard term for relationship doesn’t really compute for him.
MoM Edition: He’s making more connections to people. His best friend is Kirk, who he has great feelings for. His other best friend and unknown crush is Rikki.
20 In what ways does your character compare themselves to others? Do they do this for the sake of self-validation, or self-criticism?
Is he good enough? Is he going to fuck things up? Luther is perfect, Diego is strong, Allison knows no worries. He used to think about that a lot, compairing them to his own set of abilities was stupid. He’s better about it now.
21 If something tragic or negative happens to your character, do they believe they may have caused or deserved it, or are they quick to blame others?
He died. He is pretty sure it’s his own fault. No one else could have stopped that but himself, so he failed everyone by dying.
22 What does your character like in other people?
A sharp mind, a willingness to laugh, adventure, creativity.
23 What does your character dislike in other people?
Racism, hate, negativity, a downer attitude, an unwillingness to try and be happy.
24 How quick is your character to trust someone else?
He trusts swiftly. If you break that trust it takes longer to trust again though.
25 How quick is your character to suspect someone else? Does this change if they are close with that person?
He needs hard facts to suspect someone else of something. He tries not to place blame too swiftly. There are sometimes that he will get an inkling of something and suspect a person faster though.
26 How does your character behave around children?
He likes kids well enough. He’ll talk to them and such, but he doesn't know how to handle them for long periods of time.
27 How does your character normally deal with confrontation?
Try to brush it off. Try to deescalate the situation. He hates confrontation.
28 How quick or slow is your character to resort to physical violence in a confrontation?
He tries not to. He doesn’t like violence, though he was trained to act quickly to it. He would rather find another way first before whipping out the Horrors.
29 What did your character dream of being or doing as a child? Did that dream come true?
He had the standard kid dreams. Astronaut (though that might be because he idolized Luther), Archaeologist, Anthropologist, Writer, so on and so on. None of them would last long in his dreams because he was going to be a Superhero like most of his siblings.and no, none of them came true, for he died.
30 What does your character find repulsive or disgusting?
Chewing with your mouth open. He really hates it.
31 Describe a scenario in which your character feels most comfortable
In his room, in a pile of blankets and pillows, with a hot cup of tea and a good book.
32 Describe a scenario in which your character feels most uncomfortable.
Anything that has to do with his powers on display. The horrors really put him on edge, because he’s not sure if he can keep control of them like he wants.
33 In the face of criticism, is your character defensive, self-deprecating, or willing to improve?
Willing to improve! He wants to know these kind of things so he can be better and improve.
34 Is your character more likely to keep trying a solution/method that didn’t work the first time, or immediately move on to a different solution/method?
If it doesn’t work the first time there and there is still reason to believe it might, he will rethink the situation and try again. If it doesn't work again, then it’s time for a new plan. It depends on the situation though, at the least.
35 How does your character behave around people they like?
Easy, relaxed, friendly, happy. If he likes a person he tends to be more relaxed around them. Friendly and cheerful.
36 How does your character behave around people they dislike?
He goes silent. Hands in his pockets and doesn’t talk a lot. If he dislikes a person he’s not really interested in talking to them.
37 Is your character more concerned with defending their honor, or protecting their status?
Defending honor, I suppose. He doesn’t care what his status is. Then again he’s not too much in caring to defend his honor either. So really, neither? He doesn’t care for confrontation.
38 Is your character more likely to remove a problem/threat, or remove themselves from a problem/threat?
That depends on what the problem is. If it’s a villain or bad guy, he will remove the problem/them as he needs to. If it’s a personal problem he’s more likely to remove himself from the situation.
39 Has your character ever been bitten by an animal? How were they affected (or unaffected)?
Not really? If he has been, it was when he was younger, but for the most part he respects animals and doesn’t try to invade their space.
MoM Edition: Except for Star. he can be seem mauling her in a loving way, and letting her bite him playfully.
40 How does your character treat people in service jobs?
Very well, thank you. He respects the fact that the jobs are needed and suck, and he’s very respectful to the people serving him.
41 Does your character feel that they deserve to have what they want, whether it be material or abstract, or do they feel they must earn it first?
Earn it. Everything must be earned.
42 Has your character ever had a parental figure who was not related to them?
Nope! I mean, other then his Robotic mom, she wasn’t really related, so I guess mom? But in a standard ‘parental figure’ kind of way, no, he’s never had outside influences.
43 Has your character ever had a dependent figure who was not related to them?
Nope! Not at all.
44 How easy or difficult is it for your character to say “I love you?” Can they say it without meaning it?
He can tell his siblings that he loves them with relative ease. He’s never had a situation before where he’s needed to tell it to someone else though. So I don’t know. I think he might struggle with it if there are feelings involved, but mostly just because of the fear of rejection.
45 What does your character believe will happen to them after they die? Does this belief scare them?
L. O. L. He thought that would be it. You die. He learned differently. He turned into a ghost and haunted his brother. And he was stuck that way. So…. that was interesting.
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☂ Random Headcanons ☂
-=Ben likes waffles.
-=Ben drinks tea more than coffee but likes both.
-=Ben is a hugger, though more so now than when he was younger. Touch starved after 12 years dead.
-=Ben had the highest Kill Count out of the Umbrella 6. Mostly by accident, but the horrors are hard to control sometimes and they rip things apart.
-=Ben can control the horrors to a point though. They can be lazy and lethargic if called for no battle reasons. They like Klaus for the most part, because Klaus doesn't appear scared of them.
-=Special Training consisted of being put in a vault or a very large, easy to clean room and attack hanging pig carcasses. Not always because that could get expensive, but they were a good representation of a human body. Easier to test his abilities with the Horrors.
-=Father didn't put Ben in this room too often, because he always felt a bit sick watching the Horrors snake out of the boy and rip things apart. Training for Ben mostly consisted of him trying to get him to summon larger creatures.
-=Ben tried to make Father proud as often as he could, but that never worked. He studied harder, tried harder to call bigger creatures, but the man never said he was proud of him.
-=His Naive and enthusiastic nature made him easy to manipulate to go anything father wanted.
-=He also tried to look up to Luther, because Luther was the leader and he just wanted some praise from him too. A good job or anything like that would go a long, long ways.
-=He and Klaus both have Occult style powers, and Ben was easily partnered with Klaus to protect him when Klaus was trying to do his thing in a mission.
-=I say that Ben can't remember his own death, to make it easier to RP, but we know it was terrible, and he was in civilian clothing not a uniform, even though I still think it was on a mission.
-=Luther was blamed or at least blames himself for Ben's death.
-=I like to headcanon that Father was pushing him to summon something larger and he tried to in the battle and that was really what killed him.
-=Ben's never been kissed. Something that he's going to change very soon on his own.
-=Ben is going to live life to his fullest, no matter how reckless.
-=Ben drinks tea more than coffee but likes both.
-=Ben is a hugger, though more so now than when he was younger. Touch starved after 12 years dead.
-=Ben had the highest Kill Count out of the Umbrella 6. Mostly by accident, but the horrors are hard to control sometimes and they rip things apart.
-=Ben can control the horrors to a point though. They can be lazy and lethargic if called for no battle reasons. They like Klaus for the most part, because Klaus doesn't appear scared of them.
-=Special Training consisted of being put in a vault or a very large, easy to clean room and attack hanging pig carcasses. Not always because that could get expensive, but they were a good representation of a human body. Easier to test his abilities with the Horrors.
-=Father didn't put Ben in this room too often, because he always felt a bit sick watching the Horrors snake out of the boy and rip things apart. Training for Ben mostly consisted of him trying to get him to summon larger creatures.
-=Ben tried to make Father proud as often as he could, but that never worked. He studied harder, tried harder to call bigger creatures, but the man never said he was proud of him.
-=His Naive and enthusiastic nature made him easy to manipulate to go anything father wanted.
-=He also tried to look up to Luther, because Luther was the leader and he just wanted some praise from him too. A good job or anything like that would go a long, long ways.
-=He and Klaus both have Occult style powers, and Ben was easily partnered with Klaus to protect him when Klaus was trying to do his thing in a mission.
-=I say that Ben can't remember his own death, to make it easier to RP, but we know it was terrible, and he was in civilian clothing not a uniform, even though I still think it was on a mission.
-=Luther was blamed or at least blames himself for Ben's death.
-=I like to headcanon that Father was pushing him to summon something larger and he tried to in the battle and that was really what killed him.
-=Ben's never been kissed. Something that he's going to change very soon on his own.
-=Ben is going to live life to his fullest, no matter how reckless.
☂ MoM Video Blog ☂
[Dated March 15th]
[The video is of a young Asian man sitting at a desk with a white wall background. He's sat nothing up yet, really. Just a blank wall and a short video to start.]
Hi. My name is Ben Hargreeves and this is my video blog. Something I learned about since I arrived here in this place. A little about me? Well, I died. I died a long while ago and I've been stuck as a ghost haunting my brother for about twelve years now.
It's hard being a ghost to one person, but I stuck around for him. There was a lot of the time that I was frustrated, not only at my brother but at my situation. As a ghost I couldn't touch anything. Couldn't interact. Couldn't go anywhere I wanted. Couldn't do anything interesting. Now that I'm alive? Well, that's going to change.
This video blog is going to be made in order to chronicle as much as I possibly can. Not really for anyone but me, though you are all welcome to join my adventures and watch them as I go.
[He smiles at the video and leans in.] So, Ben Hargreeves, it's time to get down to business. There is a lot you want to do and all the time in the world to do it. Reporting back soon with more to come.
[The video is of a young Asian man sitting at a desk with a white wall background. He's sat nothing up yet, really. Just a blank wall and a short video to start.]
Hi. My name is Ben Hargreeves and this is my video blog. Something I learned about since I arrived here in this place. A little about me? Well, I died. I died a long while ago and I've been stuck as a ghost haunting my brother for about twelve years now.
It's hard being a ghost to one person, but I stuck around for him. There was a lot of the time that I was frustrated, not only at my brother but at my situation. As a ghost I couldn't touch anything. Couldn't interact. Couldn't go anywhere I wanted. Couldn't do anything interesting. Now that I'm alive? Well, that's going to change.
This video blog is going to be made in order to chronicle as much as I possibly can. Not really for anyone but me, though you are all welcome to join my adventures and watch them as I go.
[He smiles at the video and leans in.] So, Ben Hargreeves, it's time to get down to business. There is a lot you want to do and all the time in the world to do it. Reporting back soon with more to come.
For Hellseher
Ben was alive and feeling amazing. He had jumped off a building with Klaus's encouragement (Okay so Klaus said NOT to after he did it, but oh well) and ever since Ben had been looking for something else to give him that same kind of rush. Looking to live a little.
Some how that was how they ended up at Club 24, a 24 hour open club, bar, eatery, and what ever the hell else they could cram into the place. It was perfect. Dark with a lot of neon lights on the dance floors, the bar was well places to be off to the side and the music was jumping, giving the night life something fun to dance to.
Ben had never been to a club while alive, and only there when Klaus went, which generally meant the other wasn't all that sober, so enjoying a club? Not really a thing. But now Ben was alive and he could FEEL the bump of the music in his chest. He could understand the need to dance now. He even agreed to drink with Klaus tonight.
Ben had got a simple rum and coke to start the night off, but Klaus poopoo'ed that almost instantly. Not only was a round of shots ordered for them both, but it was a ROW.
"Klaus, I'm not going to be able to get through all this!" he said loud enough to be heard, brows raised and looking over the row curiously. He'd never allowed himself to be drunk before. Was he really going to do it now?
Some how that was how they ended up at Club 24, a 24 hour open club, bar, eatery, and what ever the hell else they could cram into the place. It was perfect. Dark with a lot of neon lights on the dance floors, the bar was well places to be off to the side and the music was jumping, giving the night life something fun to dance to.
Ben had never been to a club while alive, and only there when Klaus went, which generally meant the other wasn't all that sober, so enjoying a club? Not really a thing. But now Ben was alive and he could FEEL the bump of the music in his chest. He could understand the need to dance now. He even agreed to drink with Klaus tonight.
Ben had got a simple rum and coke to start the night off, but Klaus poopoo'ed that almost instantly. Not only was a round of shots ordered for them both, but it was a ROW.
"Klaus, I'm not going to be able to get through all this!" he said loud enough to be heard, brows raised and looking over the row curiously. He'd never allowed himself to be drunk before. Was he really going to do it now?
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Name: Ben Hargreeves
Canon: The Umbrella Academy
Canon Point: S02E09 "743"
Player: Gann
Contact: PMs are good or leave a note here. Comments are screened.
HMD: So, this is where you can drop me a line about how I am doing. HOW AM I DOING? Okay? Not great? Let me know what you think. I would like constructive criticism please, so I can grown and get better as a RPer. Comment screening on.
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Ben Hargreeves
The Umbrella Academy
Season 1 & 2
# 00.06
Male
Oct 1st, 1989
Libra
Bisexual
LGBTQIA+ Friendly
The Kind One
Just wants to be normal
...and maybe alive again!
PB: Justin H. Min
I also play Sparrow Ben
Season 1 & 2
# 00.06
Male
Oct 1st, 1989
Libra
Bisexual
LGBTQIA+ Friendly
The Kind One
Just wants to be normal
...and maybe alive again!
PB: Justin H. Min
I also play Sparrow Ben
Abilities
⯌ The Horror
He possess the ability to summon eldritch creatures through an assumed "portal to another dimension" located in his body. Four tentacles can be called upon and are great for long reach, grabbing, gripping, grappling, hauling, or ripping bodies apart. Note: Although the official book states they live under his skin and rip out of his skin constantly, that doesn't seem the same as the show and other comments. So 'portal'.
Head Canon is that the tentacles, when cut or hurt, will take some time to regenerate, much like a lizard re-growing its tail. AKA: If some asshole slices the arms off with swords, they will, in the end, eventually grow back. He also has full control of them, able to pick up a bottle to pour someone a drink in a club. That also stated, he is much more shy about showing them off compared to his other version Sparrow Ben!
⯌ Hand to Hand Combat Like all of the Umbrella Academy, Ben is well trained in hand to hand combat as much as he would rather not have to fight.
⯌ Languages Canonly he knows English and Korean fluently. Head canon says most of the Umbrellas were most likely taught other languages in order to deal with several world events. Depending on the situation or RP, this may come into play, it may not. After all, most games translate languages haha. I tend to lean to his having learned other Asian Languages and Latin.
⯌ Hand to Hand Combat Like all of the Umbrella Academy, Ben is well trained in hand to hand combat as much as he would rather not have to fight.
⯌ Languages Canonly he knows English and Korean fluently. Head canon says most of the Umbrellas were most likely taught other languages in order to deal with several world events. Depending on the situation or RP, this may come into play, it may not. After all, most games translate languages haha. I tend to lean to his having learned other Asian Languages and Latin.
Out-of-Character
⯌ Cross-Canon
Yes! Always welcome in all things!
⯌ Cross-Medium Yes! Live action, Podcast, Comic, Manga, Anime are all welcome.
⯌ Cross-Timelines Yes! Of course. Especially with this canon...
⯌ Alternative Universes: Yes! Again, ESPECIALLY with this canon!
⯌ Multiple Threads Yep! If we have one going and you want to reply to another, I am all for it!
⯌ Assumed CR Yes! Maybe not for Games but memes for sure! And even in Games, I am open to us talking about assumed CR for things we might miss or between times. So in general, open to both!
⯌ Face Twining If you play someone with Justin H. Min's face? Bring it. He will unapologetically stare so hard. Also U.Ben vs S.Ben is acceptable too!
⯌ Backtaging Always acceptable! So long as there is interest on both parts, I am here for it.
⯌ Fourthwalling I am open to it, IF you have a character who would know his show or comics. Within reason. He might think you're insane though, as he is very much real, thank you.
⯌ Threadjacking Yes! Though it depends on the setting. Unplanned Threadjacking only applies to open communications on Networks in games, or established CR in memes. If you reach out to both players about joining a thread, that's different.
⯌ Off-Limits Some general Kinks, like vore, scat, and stuff like that are mostly off the market (discussion is needed), but in general I am very open and hard to offend or upset, and will most likely RP anything at least once!
⯌ Cross-Medium Yes! Live action, Podcast, Comic, Manga, Anime are all welcome.
⯌ Cross-Timelines Yes! Of course. Especially with this canon...
⯌ Alternative Universes: Yes! Again, ESPECIALLY with this canon!
⯌ Multiple Threads Yep! If we have one going and you want to reply to another, I am all for it!
⯌ Assumed CR Yes! Maybe not for Games but memes for sure! And even in Games, I am open to us talking about assumed CR for things we might miss or between times. So in general, open to both!
⯌ Face Twining If you play someone with Justin H. Min's face? Bring it. He will unapologetically stare so hard. Also U.Ben vs S.Ben is acceptable too!
⯌ Backtaging Always acceptable! So long as there is interest on both parts, I am here for it.
⯌ Fourthwalling I am open to it, IF you have a character who would know his show or comics. Within reason. He might think you're insane though, as he is very much real, thank you.
⯌ Threadjacking Yes! Though it depends on the setting. Unplanned Threadjacking only applies to open communications on Networks in games, or established CR in memes. If you reach out to both players about joining a thread, that's different.
⯌ Off-Limits Some general Kinks, like vore, scat, and stuff like that are mostly off the market (discussion is needed), but in general I am very open and hard to offend or upset, and will most likely RP anything at least once!
In-Character
⯌ Physical Contact
Yes! Though he may shrug you off, depending on who you are and what the sitting is.
⯌ Mental Contact Absolutely. He's not a fan, but I on the other hand give permission. If you make mental contact or mind read him and need intel, lead me in text with what you are looking for, or we can chat on the side and figure it out. I'm lose with this and willing to work with you!
⯌ Flirt Sure can! He's a sweetie-patootie though and can be a bit shy. But in general, he might even flirt back!
⯌ Fight Oh yeah, bring it. He hates fighting and would rather find a way out of it, bu... i love it, so I am down for it. As for determining the winner of said fight, I am open to losing fights. He's strong but not invincible. I am down for wins and losses!
⯌ Injury For sure! I'm a drama hound and I love a good hurt/comfort. I love a good consequence to his actions too.
⯌ Death Open to it! It is depending on what is going on however. If it's in a game that doesn't have a death mechanic, then most likely no. If it has one, or is a meme? Down for it! I will want to talk about it first though, thank you!
⯌ Shipping 100% Open to shipping. I am fine with Cast shipping as long as chemistry works. 100% open to all ships however, this means the scary 'sibling' ships are a-ok to me. They aren't related, but depending on who it is might take longer or not. For MEMEs, anything goes! Open to all genders. He's LGBTQIA+ Friendly. Character and Player are both adults. For GAMES I don't insta-ship and respect that of other players via ships that sail, but am open to a slow burn ship if it happens! Flings are another matter entirely...
⯌ Fav Canon Ships Klaus and Ben will be a forever favorite, but I have also had amazing ships with Viktor(Vanya), Five, and Diego! Jennifer, of course, is always welcome, canon story or head cannon welcome. Speaking of...
⯌ The Jennifer Incident We don't talk about The Jennifer Incident. >B[ ...And if we did talk about it, I will vaguely glance at Season 4's plot and sigh. I will totally RP head canons with people though, if we agree on things!
⯌ Mental Contact Absolutely. He's not a fan, but I on the other hand give permission. If you make mental contact or mind read him and need intel, lead me in text with what you are looking for, or we can chat on the side and figure it out. I'm lose with this and willing to work with you!
⯌ Flirt Sure can! He's a sweetie-patootie though and can be a bit shy. But in general, he might even flirt back!
⯌ Fight Oh yeah, bring it. He hates fighting and would rather find a way out of it, bu... i love it, so I am down for it. As for determining the winner of said fight, I am open to losing fights. He's strong but not invincible. I am down for wins and losses!
⯌ Injury For sure! I'm a drama hound and I love a good hurt/comfort. I love a good consequence to his actions too.
⯌ Death Open to it! It is depending on what is going on however. If it's in a game that doesn't have a death mechanic, then most likely no. If it has one, or is a meme? Down for it! I will want to talk about it first though, thank you!
⯌ Shipping 100% Open to shipping. I am fine with Cast shipping as long as chemistry works. 100% open to all ships however, this means the scary 'sibling' ships are a-ok to me. They aren't related, but depending on who it is might take longer or not. For MEMEs, anything goes! Open to all genders. He's LGBTQIA+ Friendly. Character and Player are both adults. For GAMES I don't insta-ship and respect that of other players via ships that sail, but am open to a slow burn ship if it happens! Flings are another matter entirely...
⯌ Fav Canon Ships Klaus and Ben will be a forever favorite, but I have also had amazing ships with Viktor(Vanya), Five, and Diego! Jennifer, of course, is always welcome, canon story or head cannon welcome. Speaking of...
⯌ The Jennifer Incident We don't talk about The Jennifer Incident. >B[ ...And if we did talk about it, I will vaguely glance at Season 4's plot and sigh. I will totally RP head canons with people though, if we agree on things!
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[This is the Inbox of one Ben Hargreeves. Alive and well. Hopefully that is.]
[Please leave a message if he doesn't answer right away!]
☂ Open RP Thread ☂
Hi!
This is my open RP Meme thread. This thread is the place to drop me a random or pre-planned thread that does not have to do with any RP Games I am currently in. PSLs, Random Memes, or anything are perfectly fine here. Just make it clear what world we are playing in either in the subject or in your tag! You don't even have to talk to me, just toss a tag up and I will reply to it as soon as I can. I'm very open. If I don't care for the subject matter, I'll PM you. Either way, let's have fun!
Open To:
Everyone!
Canon mates, Comics, TV, Movies, Cross-canons, OCs, AUs, Alts, etc
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March ☂ OOC Intro Intro to MoM. Two Hits, and a few people hit the spoiler opt out. All positive. ☂ Ben & Vanya [whiteviolinist] (network) Ben sees Vanya's network post and eases into telling her he was here and alive. ☂ Ben, Vanya & Five [whiteviolinist & stuckintime] (log) Family Reunion. Telling her he was alive, Vanya meets with Ben and has the best hug in existence. Later they meet with Five at her place. ☂ Ben & Five [stuckintime] (log) Two starved for human contact as well as human FOOD boys go shopping and spoil themselves for a change. ☂ Ben & Catra [plentystrong] (log) While shopping for some candy he tests his ghost powers out and goes through a wall, running into Catra. The idea of Ghost Hunting in Jeopardy hits him. ☂ Ben & Jason Todd [batburgers] (network) Quick network post. Powers can change in this place. Well no shit. ☂ Ben & Five [stuckintime] (network) Talking about Rebecca and Deloris... and Allison? Damn his brother is rolling in the ladies. ☂ Ben & Klaus [hellogoodhigh] (network) Fucking with Klaus and not telling him who he is yet... ☂ Ben & Five [stuckintime] (network) Asking Five not to tell Klaus that he was here, because he wanted to mess with him. ☂ Ben & Klaus [hellowgoodhigh] (log) Meeting with Klaus, he finds the guy at 2 Am on the way home and hugs him. Surprise! I'm alive! ☂ Ben Video Post (Video 00.01) Ben makes a video asking about local imPort bars that would accept him and his brother Five who looks like a 13 year old. All tags below are related until otherwise stated. • Ben & Eleanor [forkingbullshirt] (network) • Ben & Eleanor [forkingbullshirt] (network) • Ben & Eli [vanto] (network) • Ben & Klaus [hellogoodhigh] (network) • Ben & Logan [grandtheftequine] (network) • Ben & Cassidy [crassidy] (network) ☂ Ben & Squirrel Girl [eatsnutsandkicksbutts] (network) What's wrong with 'nice guys'? ☂ Ben & Nadia [sweetbirthdaybaby] (network) Underwear optional, right? ☂ Ben & Poe [flightforfreedom] (network) Are you FLYING? So cool. Oh and tattoos. ☂• Ben Video Post (network 00.02) Ben asking about the sudden appearance of the Mortuary and Graveyard, as well as Ghosts in Jeopardy! • Ben & Will [pocketfulof] (network) • Ben & Lestat [youresovein] (network) • Ben & Sabrina [melodramagic] (not there) • Ben & Knock Out [redcosmedic] (network/action) • Ben & Klaus [hellogoodhigh] (network) • Ben & Circe [aeaea] (network) • Ben & Finn [hatejakku] (network) ☂ Ben's HMD (Game HMD post) Open HMD post for the game. Linked to personal HMD as well. ☂ Ben & Erik [frankensteinian] (network) unease about how the government runs things. ☂ Ben & Eleanor [forkingbullshirt] (log) Shots, Shot, Shots! Drinking with Eleanor at Pour Decisions. ☂• Ben & [] () |
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