Keeps me busy. Plus, I usually know what's goin' on, which comes in handy once in a while. It's good to know who's good at what whenever the shit hits the fan, here.

[while Ben's eating, he'll just rummage in the cupboards and find a bag of chips, too. and some pickles. because if there's one thing his mom taught him, it's that the first thing you do when friends show up is say "here, have food". and he hasn't had someone his own age and gender to hang with in eons. he's doing to do everything he can to make sure this guy likes him. a little self-conscious? maybe. a little over-eager? perhaps. but this is Important]