Ben Gross

Full name
Benjamin Gross

Nicknames
Ben
“Gross” (sometimes in a competitive or mocking tone)
Nerd (although he doesn't like to admit it)

Appearance
fair skin
dark, short, and well-styled hair
expressive eyes
slender build
safe posture
He gives the impression of someone very neat and controlled.
How to dress
well-matched clothes
shirts, sweaters, “smart casual” clothing
tasteful (though not over-the-top) looks
He always seems ready for a competition… or an important meeting.

Way of speaking
sarcastic
fast
sure
intellectual
He/She usually uses:
ironic comments
clever hints
dry humor
Example of vibe:
"Of course, because that makes perfect sense... if we ignore all basic logic."

Personality
extremely intelligent
competitive
sarcastic
ambitious
proud
But also:
insecure at heart
emotionally sensitive
Validation required

Father
Howard Gross
successful lawyer
emotionally absent
always busy
Relationship:
distant
Ben seeks her approval
Mother
is absent
Relationship:
almost nonexistent

Impact on Ben
This causes:
He sits alone.
seek external validation
focus on academic success

Ben is more academic than social.

Clubs and activities
academic skills
debate clubs
high-performance school activities

In general
constantly studies
participate in everything that involves standing out
He seeks to be the best intellectually.

Happiness
How it works:
He looks proud
more relaxed
He can even joke without heavy sarcasm
What causes it:
gain
recognition
that someone genuinely values ​​it
Tranquillity
How it works:
concentrated
friendlier than usual
Tone down the sarcasm
What causes it:
be in control
study
environments without social pressure
Competitiveness
How it works:
intense
focused
He doesn't stop until he wins
What causes it:
rivalry (especially with Devi)
exams
comparisons
This is one of its basic emotions.
Anxiety
How it works:
he becomes more controlling
defensive sarcasm
Too much pressure is applied
What causes it:
fear of failure
lose their status
feeling inadequate
Fear
How it works:
He hides it
He acts more arrogant to cover it up.
he gets tense
What causes it:
abandonment
rejection
be alone

Anger
How it works:
more aggressive sarcasm
hurtful comments
verbal confrontation
What causes it:
humiliation
lose
feel attacked
Gonna
How it works:
The filter loses more.
He says things without thinking.
directly confronts
He doesn't usually resort to violence, but he can escalate things verbally.
What causes it:
betrayal
strong emotional pain
intense jealousy
Sadness
How it works:
is isolated
more subdued sarcasm
becomes quiet
What causes it:
feeling alone
conflicts with important people
disappointments
Melancholia
How it works:
thoughtful
softer
less defensive
What causes it:
memories
to think about what could have been
deep emotional moments
Disgust
How it works:
expressions of superiority
critical comments
What causes it:
“foolish” behaviors
illogicality
disorder
Emotion (enthusiasm)
How it works:
speak faster
He gets very involved
He becomes passionate
What causes it:
intellectual challenges
opportunities to stand out
Love
How it works:
clumsy
more vulnerable
He tries to hide it with sarcasm.
What causes it:
real emotional connection
to feel understood
Infatuation
How it works:
He gets jealous easily
pay close attention
try to impress
But:
He can sabotage it with pride.
What causes it:
someone who challenges him intellectually
someone who sees beyond their ego

Small arguments
Example: slight disagreement.
Reaction:
light sarcasm
intelligent comments
try to win verbally
Example:
“Interesting theory… too bad it’s wrong.”

Normal discussions
Example: real conflict.
Reaction:
more direct
competitive
tries to “win” the argument
Example:
“No, you don’t understand. That’s exactly the problem.”
There's already emotion behind this.

Heated arguments
Example: emotional issues or betrayal.
Reaction:
filter loses
says hurtful things
more intense voice
Example:
"Of course, because you always do this! You never think about anyone else."
He usually regrets it later, but he doesn't say so easily.

Ben is indeed jealous, but like everything about him, he disguises it with sarcasm and pride.
Mild jealousy
How it works:
mild sarcastic comments
observes more than usual
try to appear indifferent
Example of vibe:
“Ah, of course… now you’re better company than I am. What a surprise.”
What causes it:
seeing someone close to you talking to another person
small signs of attention towards someone else
Here he is still trying to convince himself that he doesn't care.

Normal jealousy
How it works:
more constant sarcasm
it becomes more competitive
tries to "outdo" the other person
Example:
"I suppose that's impressive now... depending on your standards."
What causes it:
seeing their crush become interested in someone else
feeling replaced
This is already affecting him emotionally, but he doesn't admit it.

Strong jealousy
How it works:
directly confronts
loses part of the filter
He gets more emotional than usual
Example:
"Really? Is that what you want? Because you could clearly do better."
What causes it:
emotional betrayal
feeling abandoned
strong insecurity
He can no longer hide it well here.

Ben is not naturally physical, but he can fight.
How he fights
clumsy at the beginning
more impulsive than technical
He uses shoves and direct blows.
He's no expert, but: adrenaline and excitement drive him.
Why would I do that?
Only in extreme situations:
Someone insults or hurts someone they care about
severe public humiliation
accumulation of emotions (jealousy, anger, frustration)
He is more likely to fight for someone else than for himself.

Overview
large and modern house
minimalist and elegant style
Everything very tidy
a feeling of luxury… but empty
Vibra: “I have everything… but I’m alone.”

ENTRANCE
modern large door
shiny floor (marble or fine wood)
elegant but cold decor
There are almost no family photos

HALL
large sofa (leather or expensive fabric)
neutral colors (gray, white, black)
impeccable coffee table
big television
Usage: hardly ever uses it for socializing
more to impress visitors

DINING ROOM
long table
Many chairs… but few used
formal setting
Detail: Family dinners are rare
KITCHEN
modern
fully equipped
very clean
Reality: she hardly cooks
Eat alone or order food

OFFICE / STUDY AREA
YOUR MAIN PLACE
tidy desk
Books everywhere
laptop / computer
perfect lighting
Here: study
competes
spends most of his time

BEN'S ROOM
bed made neatly
desk
books, notebooks
minimal decoration
Key details:
everything organized
nothing personal or emotional visible
Vibrate: control
discipline
loneliness

BATHROOM
modern
clean
minimalist

GUEST ROOM
flawless
almost never used
It looks like a hotel

PATIO / EXTERIOR
garden well cared for
It may have a swimming pool
relaxation area
But: he hardly ever uses it
there is no coexistence

Ben's house is:
perfect on the outside
empty inside
It reflects:
their success
her loneliness
their need for connection