Ben/Dialogue

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This page lists the dialogue lines for **Ben**.

## Introduction

When speaking to Ben for the first time in a new game

 **Ben:**Ommm…
Oh… A new face. Feeling really good vibes from you, mate.
Talk to Ben again
 **Ben:**May our paths cross again.

 **Ben:**Sometimes we just need to take a step back and pay attention to our surroundings.
Tuesday–Friday
 **Ben:**If you need rare seeds, rare furniture, or a specific item, I might be your guy.
I might have it in my caravan somewhere.
Talk to Ben again
 **Ben:**I would definitely sell them to you if I can find it. Check often!
Wednesday–Friday
 **Ben:**You don't need a lot of money to be happy, *Player*.
Talk to Ben again
 **Ben:**Look at me… I don't have a lot of money, but I'm happy...
I've got all I need.
Thursday
 **Ben:**Umm... Are you a folk type of person? Or more of a mate type?
Talk to Ben again
 **Ben:**No need to be so confused, my friend. It's a hard one.
Identity is never easy to answer.
Thursday
 **Ben:**I pick up items for Sam sometimes.
You know, little things like seeds and stuff... He pays well for delivery.
Thursday
 **Ben:**The beach is the perfect place to forget about life.
It fills your brain with waves, birds singing... There is no room for any other thing.
Talk to Ben again
 **Ben:**Not even room to think, honestly... Sometimes, I find myself sitting at the beach and...
BAM! Suddenly it's night time.
Friday, Sunday
 **Ben:**I grow flowers near the caravan sometimes, to kinda help the bee population.
I also sell some of the flowers that I harvest.
Talk to Ben again
 **Ben:**Not always, sometimes, I grow herbs.
I don't buy the seeds, just whatever I can find around the island.
Friday
 **Ben:**I usually stay in my van all day on the weekend.
Cleaning up.
Talk to Ben again
 **Ben:**Um… Cleaning up stuff. You know. This and that.
There’s a lot to clean.
Friday–Sunday
 **Ben:**People throw perfectly good items. It's sad to just see them as junk, so I rehome them.
Sell them at a price, yes... Something like that.
You got the idea... Nice!

#### Starting with two hearts

Monday, Wednesday, first dialog of the day
 **Ben:**Ah, *Player*... *Player*... Here I am.. And there you are...
Talk to Ben again
 **Ben:**I have been wandering around, thinking to myself...
Who am I destined to meet on this joyful day...
Monday
 **Ben:**I'm a wanderer. I don't settle in one spot.//It's just not who I am.
Talk to Ben again
 **Ben:**Yes... I have always been a wanderer...
Since the age of 3, according to my mom.
Monday
 **Ben:**I tried boots before. But they just didn't feel right on my feet.
Talk to Ben again
 **Ben:**Also, there was this strong odor after wearing it awhile...
I took that as my feet telling me no.
Tuesday
 **Ben:**Yeah, the caravan works.
Talk to Ben again
 **Ben:**Well, the brakes are a little funny sometimes...
You gotta kick it real deep, but hey! Aside from that, it rides okay.
Tuesday
 **Ben:**Oh Tuesday... Tuesday. Tomorrow is probably Wednesday...
It's all *so* predictable. This world needs a twist and a push of creativity.
And you know what? Yesterday was indeed Monday.
Talk to Ben again
 **Ben:**I like to think that it was meant to be Moon-day. The day of brightness.
It was the beginning of the week, which means the day of rejoicing...
Are we getting each other here?
Wednesday
 **Ben:**There are many things that you can collect at the beach.
Talk to Ben again
 **Ben:**Coconut, shells, shiny shells, dull shells... All kinds of shells.
Wednesday
 **Ben:**I think about my duck sometimes...
What is going through his mind and all that.
...You know, the usual.
Friday
 **Ben:**I got a duck from Jack, but he's boarding him for me.
I think it's best that Funbucket lives with his friends than to travel with me. You know...
Talk to Ben again
 **Ben:**Funbucket is one happy fella.
I was gathering fodder for Jack when I first saw him running around the yard.
Saturday
 **Ben:**When my store is quiet like this, I think about my duck sometimes...
He lives at the barn over there.
Talk to Ben again
 **Ben:**Do you have any pets, *Player*?
Saturday
 **Ben:**Sandals are the way to go. I'm a no cage kind of guy.
Not on animals, not on my feet.
Talk to Ben again
 **Ben:**You know what I'm saying, *Player*?
Whenever I want, I'm free to see my toes dancing... Now that's something.
Sunday
 **Ben:**I'm a wanderer. I don't settle in one spot.
It's just not who I am.
Except for today, I guess.

#### Starting with four hearts

Monday
 **Ben:**You heard of this thing. Um... Tempeh?
Talk to Ben again
 **Ben:**Oh yeah... Those things are yummy as heck.
Wednesday
 **Ben:**Trees are a beautiful force of nature. They are who they are and never judge...
Talk to Ben again
 **Ben:**It’s true that they can't speak, but that is not the point. The point is us, *Player*, we are injected with knowledge and stuff. It makes us feel okay to judge one another.
Talk to Ben again
 **Ben:**My coffee? Yes, I had it this morning. Why?
Thursday, Sunday
 **Ben:**Sometimes I visit the ranch to help out with the animals. Also, Jack hires me part-time to gather extra fodder.
Talk to Ben again
 **Ben:**It's an easy job, and I can use the extra money...
Thursday, first dialogue of the day
 **Ben:**My friend! *Player*! How are we doing today? The wind is kind to me today, my friend. I can not ask for a better Thursday.
Talk to Ben again
 **Ben:**I can try, though. But I'm sure I would fail.
Friday
 **Ben:**Sometimes time goes fast, and sometimes it goes really slow. Like really really slow...
Talk to Ben again
 **Ben:**This time thing isn't for me, my friend. I learned early in life that I am cruising on a different altitude.
Friday
 **Ben:**I've been trying to pick up a new hobby lately. I do carpentry but not too often... What do you like to do in your free time, Luke?
Talk to Ben again
 **Ben:**Eerrrr... Sorry. This is awkward...
Talk to Ben again
 **Ben:**Names are all jumbled up... Way too many people living here, to remember...... *Player*, *Player*. *Player*...
Saturday
 **Ben:**Visiting the cavern, *Player*?
Talk to Ben again
 **Ben:**I'd be careful in there if I were you. I took my quartz inside the cavern one time... You know, to recharge the vibe...
And I came out with a couple of bats on my hair... Nesting.
Saturday
 **Ben:**You heard of this thing. Um... Tempeh?
Talk to Ben again
 **Ben:**Oh yeah... Those things are yummy as heck... But nothing beats fresh bananas, though.
Saturday
 **Ben:**I'm gonna take a chill day today, *Player*. See if I can make some money here instead.
Sunday, first dialogue of the day
 **Ben:**My friend! *Player*! How are we doing today? The wind is kind to me today, my friend. I can not ask for a better Sunday.
Talk to Ben again
 **Ben:**I can try, though. But I'm sure I would fail.
Sunday
 **Ben:**I plant flowers around my caravan sometimes to attract more bees to this island...

### Seasonal lines

#### Spring

 **Ben:**"Lots of mushrooms grow on this island, mate.
Hmm… Hang on… Let me list them for you! Shiitake, black trumpet, truffle…
Talk to Ben again
 **Ben:**There’s that tiny red one, the poisonous kind.
You know, you probably shouldn’t eat it, though…
Just to be safe, give them to me.
 **Ben:**It’s been a long day, huh?
You seem a bit drained…
Talk to Ben again
 **Ben:**I’d rest and surround myself with healing quartz if I were you.
Just inhaling positivity until my body is overwhelmed by joy.
 **Ben:***Player*, don’t you just love all the flowers? So much life around us. Let’s stay still for a moment and absorb it all.
 **Ben:**I love Spring. I can hear the birds chirping again.
Like me! I’m *chirping* again. I’M A BIRD!
 **Ben:**Do you have any of those fancy-schmancy mushroom logs, *Player*? They’re pretty cool, but I like to gather mushrooms from the wild. There are plenty around the island right now.
 **Ben:**Are you allergic to pollen, mate? The doctor’s been sneezing constantly, and I feel really bad for him.
The doctor with the short hair, not the one with the cool *green* hair.
 **Ben:**Ah, Spring. Everything is just so beautiful, isn’t it?
 **Ben:**Spring mushrooms taste different from Fall mushrooms. Both are delicious, though.
Spring 4–10
 **Ben:**You seem like the chill farmer type. Not the get-off-my-lawn kind.
Know what I mean?
Talk to Ben again
 **Ben:**A friend was camping on someone’s lawn one time, and he may have been kicked out.
Talk to Ben again
 **Ben:**Fine, fine. Who am I kidding? It was me.
I was the friend who got kicked out.
In my defense, it looked like an overgrown cemetery.
Spring 12–20
 **Ben:**What are you planting on your farm, *Player*?
Spring 2–4, Year 2
 **Ben:**Happy New Year!
Talk to Ben again
 **Ben:**You got a trumpet to blow there, *Player*?

#### Summer

 **Ben:**Ah, Summer. Enjoy the heat and humidity, *Player*. Isn’t it great?
 **Ben:**I hear people complaining about the heat, but nah, mate. Just enjoy the heat. Absorb all the good sun.
 **Ben:**Nothing really changes much for me in Summer. It’s pretty chill.
Well, actually, it’s pretty hot, but you know what I mean.
 **Ben:**Woo! It’s getting hot, isn’t it? But no sweat. We just gotta take more showers, eh?
Get it? No sweat?
 **Ben:**Sometimes it gets too hot in the caravan, but then I can just head to the tavern or stand in front of Sam’s fresh groceries section to cool off.
 **Ben:**You hear that Summer music, *Player*? Pretty awesome, isn’t it?
 **Ben:**It’s all right that the grass is a bit patchy, you know? Sometimes nature just needs to do its thing. Doesn’t mean it’s less great.
 **Ben:**You seem like the chill farmer type. Not the "get-off-my-lawn" kind.
You know what I'm talking about?
Talk to Ben again
 **Ben:**A friend was camping on someone's lawn one time, and he may have been kicked out.
Talk to Ben again
 **Ben:**Fine fine. Who am I kidding... It was me.
I was that friend who got kicked out.
In my defense, it looked like an overgrown cemetery.
 **Ben:**My hair is fine the way it is. We wanna go natural on it.
Talk to Ben again
 **Ben:**If they intend to fall, they will fall gracefully.
If they plan to float with humidity, who are we to stop it.
 **Ben:**Sandals are the way to go. I'm a no-cage kind of guy. Not on animals, not on my feet.
Talk to Ben again
 **Ben:**You know what I'm saying, *Player*? I'm free to see whenever I want to see my toes dancing. Can we say the same about you, though?
 **Ben:**It's been a long day, huh? You seem a bit drained.
Talk to Ben again
 **Ben:**I would rest and surround myself with healing quartz if I were you.
Just inhaling positivity until my body is overwhelmed by joy.
 **Ben:**Aaaaahhhhhhh.... Say it with me. AAAAAAAAAhhhhh--
Talk to Ben again
 **Ben:**I bet you're feeling better already.
Summer 22–28
 **Ben:**I'm heading out about two weeks from now. Need a change in scenery, you know?
Talk to Ben again
 **Ben:**I'll be back in the Winter, and I'll bring a bunch of new stuff to sell.

#### Fall

 **Ben:**Am I sad the leaves are falling?
A little bit, but I know they’ll grow back.
 **Ben:**Take a deep breath, *Player*. In…and out… Fill your lungs with that crisp Fall air. Nice, right?
 **Ben:**The Fall air always makes me want to travel.
 **Ben:**What am I doing on my trip? Oh, this and that.
Mostly, I just need to stretch my legs, if you catch my drift.
 **Ben:**Ah, Fall. It’s just so beautiful, isn’t it? All the beautiful colors…
Makes me want to head out of town and travel for a while.
 **Ben:**I need to start preparing for my trip next week.
Let’s see, I need to stock up on mushrooms, green tea…
Fall 8–14
 **Ben:**See those red and orange leaves? It means I’m gonna leave town soon.
Don’t worry, mate, I’m coming back. So don’t miss me too much.
Fall 8–14
 **Ben:**Ah, too bad I’m leaving soon.
I see all these mushrooms popping up, and I won’t be able to gather any on my trip.
Fall 8–14
 **Ben:**Fall’s been great, but I gotta head out. Change of scenery and all that.
I’m leaving next week.

#### Winter

 **Ben:***Player*, let’s take a deep breath of that chilly Winter.
Whoa…THAT IS COLD.
I think my brain froze a little there.
 **Ben:**What’s the point of complaining about the cold air? It is what it is, *Player*.
Besides, look at all that beautiful snow.
 **Ben:**It’s kinda chilly, you know? Maybe I’ll head to the tavern to warm up before I go to bed.
This whole town is my home, mate. The tavern, this van…your cabin, eh? Heh heh heh!
 **Ben:**You know, once I’m all snuggled up in bed, I don’t really notice the temperature.
It’s kinda nice, actually, to sleep when it’s freezing cold out… As long as I don’t freeze, that’s all I’m asking.
 **Ben:**All the snow covering the ground… That’s Winter, mate.
It’s one of the reasons I always come back here for Winter. Who wants to miss out on this beauty?
But also, I don’t have a long-term parking permit anywhere else.
 **Ben:**Jack showed me a picture of Funbucket on the animal day, and he looked like he was having the time of his life.
He just walked and walked. Saying hi to everybody... A kind-hearted fellow, that one.
Talk to Ben again
 **Ben:**Funbucket is my boy!
 **Ben:**Did you get any truffles today? I looked around for it this morning and only found a couple.
Talk to Ben again
 **Ben:**At this time of year, there should be plenty around the island.
Winter 1–9
 **Ben:**My trip was great, *Player*. It’s one of the upsides of living in a van – that’s what I call my caravan sometimes. I can take my home anywhere!
But I’m ready to chill here for a while.
Winter 1–9
 **Ben:**I’ve got a few things to sell at the Winter Fair. Why don’t you stop by and see what I’ve got?
Winter 1–9
 **Ben:**I collected some cool things on my trip. Why don’t you check them out during the Winter Fair? I’ll have a booth there.
Winter 1–9, first dialogue of the day
 **Ben:**Nice to see you again, *Player*!
Winter 1–9
 **Ben:**Great to be back. I should go to see Suki.
Aaa... Yeah, and other people too.
Winter 13–17, last dialogue of the day
 **Ben:**I'm not feeling too jolly today.
Talk to Ben again
 **Ben:**Got the blues, I think... Hmm...
Winter 13–17
 **Ben:**It's plenty warm inside the caravan. I have a tiny stove that works as a heater as well.
Talk to Ben again
 **Ben:**The space isn't that big, so there isn't much to heat up.
But if I get too cold, I walk over to the tavern and chill the night out.

### Weather-specific lines

#### Rain

Indoors, daytime
 **Ben:**So much rain lately... Beez...
Indoors, daytime
 **Ben:**It's much warmer here during the rain than inside my caravan.
Indoors, nighttime
 **Ben:**It isn't too bad here during the rain, eh?
Indoors, nighttime
 **Ben:**I should go back. I'm so sleepy!

#### Storm

Indoors
 **Ben:**It's much warmer here during the rain than inside my caravan.
Indoors, daytime
 **Ben:**Why is it raining so hard lately... Beez...
Indoors, daytime
 **Ben:**\*mumble to self\* Is there a leak in my caravan?

#### Snow

Indoors, daytime
 **Ben:**Beanie sure helps with the snow...
Indoors, daytime
 **Ben:**It's plenty warm inside the caravan.
I have a tiny stove that works as a heater as well.
Talk to Ben again
 **Ben:**The space isn't that big, so there isn't much to heat up.
But if I get too cold, I walk over to the tavern and chill the night out.
Indoors, nighttime
 **Ben:**It's a nice change to come here after a hot desert music festival.

### Location-specific lines

#### Caravan

 **Ben:**I think I'm just gonna chill here today.
 **Ben:**I can sell you my crystals for some extra good vibes in your cabin.
Just give me the right price...
If the crystals agree, they are yours...
 **Ben:**The stars are watching us down here, *Player*...
They are writing us letters, stories that we can only see in our dreams.
 **Ben:**All I need in life is green tea and some bananas.
They're all I need to spread positivity.
Starting with two hearts
 **Ben:**Rose quartz gives all the love...
We get love. We give love... You know what I mean...
Starting with two hearts
 **Ben:**It isn't too bad living in this thing.
The best thing is you can always drive off when you're bored. Hah!
Starting with two hearts
 **Ben:**Suki taught me how to make green smoothies.
Want some?
Starting with four hearts, first dialogue of the day
 **Ben:**Welcome to my house!

#### Sam's General Store

 **Ben:**Emily cuts my hair. She oozes talent, doesn’t she?
But that's not why I'm here.
I'm here to deliver some stuff for Sam.
 **Ben:**Hmm... I thought about settling down and opening a store like this...
But between you and me, it isn't really my style though...
 **Ben:**Dry rice can last 4-5 years, and they're filling.
So I try to keep a couple of boxes in my van.
Starting with four hearts
 **Ben:**Hmm... Should I buy bread or a tortilla?
Starting with four hearts, first dialogue of the day
 **Ben:**It's quite a walk to get here, eh? Especially from your place.
Starting with four hearts
 **Ben:**One of these days, I'm going to start writing about crystals.
Talk to Ben again
 **Ben:**You can mark my word on that! I think it's about time... You know what I mean?

#### Lighthouse area

 **Ben:**I wanted to park here, but Mayor Connor never issued me a permit. Hah!
Talk to Ben again
 **Ben:**He was afraid my caravan might damage the festival field.
I understand... All cool...
 **Ben:**I'm saving all these wild fruits for my lunch tomorrow.
Talk to Ben again
 **Ben:**They might still have some, near the inn! Go, grab 'em!
First dialogue of the day
 **Ben:**Well, well, well… Look who’s here…
Talk to Ben again
 **Ben:**Trying to get away from the town, huh? You and me both.
What a view.
Starting with two hearts
 **Ben:**I like to meditate here. I think it might be my favorite spot…a bit hidden.
Just me and the ocean waves
Starting with four hearts
 **Ben:**I heard this area isn’t on the town’s original map… The locals built it up years ago because they needed higher ground for the lighthouse.
Talk to Ben again
 **Ben:**Would you believe me if I told you I learned that in my dreams?

#### Ranch

 **Ben:**Being around animals makes me happy—especially this cute little duck.
Talk to Ben again
 **Ben:**Funbucket is one happy fella.
Starting with four hearts
 **Ben:**Ah, picking up some work, friend. Jack hires me part-time to gather extra fodder.
Talk to Ben again
 **Ben:**It's an easy job, and I can use the extra money.

### Rare lines

Very rare random dialogue

 **Ben:**What are we but puppets to our minds?

## Gifting lines

### Loved

When given a banana
 **Ben:**Bananas are super packed with nutrients! Thanks a lot!
When given a green tea
 **Ben:**Perfect timing. I was gonna make one myself. Thanks for the green tea, my friend!
When given any mushroom
 **Ben:**This is the nicest thing that anyone has ever done for me! Thank you.
When given any loved birthday gift
 **Ben:**This is the nicest birthday present that anyone has ever gotten me! Thank you.

### Liked

When given a vegan taco
 **Ben:**I am vegan! This is cool, my friend. Thank you.
When given any fruit, any vegetable
 **Ben:**Whoa. Thanks! Smells fresh. You grow it yourself?

### Neutral

Ben has no unique dialogue for any neutral item.

### Disliked

When given an eggplant lasagna
 **Ben:**Does it have cheese in it? Ah... Nah. Thanks
When given a seafood ramen
 **Ben:**It was a perfectly good bowl of ramen without all the dead animals floating. Nah thanks.

### Hated

When given any hated item
 **Ben:**Umm... I'm good. I don't want any.
When given any hated birthday gift
 **Ben:**Umm... For my birthday? Alright.

## Festival lines

### Cherry Blossom Festival

Before festival
 **Ben:***Player*! Oozing that chill aura today, mate!
Stay! Macy and I were just talking about her lobster, Timmy.
Talk to Ben again
 **Ben:**Huh? Stephen?
Nah, mate… I’m pretty sure the lobster’s name is Timmy.
During festival
 **Ben:**Time to absorb the good vibes.
Breathe in energy… Breathe out stress… Aaaaah…
After potluck (75–100 pts)
 **Ben:***Player*! What did you bring for the potluck? Tell me!
Oh, I got too excited there. Sorry.
After potluck (0–74 pts)
 **Ben:**Whew! I’m full after apple bobbing all day.
I always end up chewing through all of ’em!
If Ben has not been met prior to the festival
 **Ben:**Nice to meet you too! The name is Ben.
To finally meet during the festival is a good omen.
Talk to Ben again
 **Ben:**Good vibes, isn't it? It will be better in the next festivals.
How do I know?
Well, I can show you some of my crystals if you drop by my caravan later!

### Tree Planting Festival

During festival
 **Ben:**All good vibes today. It’s what I’m all about.
Except for Jim. He’s not good vibes.

### Animal Festival

During festival
 **Ben:**Say hi to *Player*, Funbucket!
I’m loving the good vibe here. Love all around.

### Beach Clean Up

Ben has no dialogue for the Beach Cleanup Festival.

### Harvest Festival

Before festival
 **Ben:**Bringing anything for the Harvest Festival?
During festival
 **Ben:**And then I told that slime to scram! Luckily, it agreed. Close call!
Talk to Ben again
 **Ben:***Player*! Oh, you missed the best part. I just told a story about meeting a slime at the mine.
It was intense!
After festival
 **Ben:**What a way to end my Fall here.
Getting ready to take off soon.

### New Year Eve Feast

Before festival
 **Ben:**Luke’s family is like my own family. Of course I’m here.
Fun time ahead, mate.
During festival
 **Ben:**I left my crystals out to charge before I came here.
After festival
 **Ben:**WHOA!!! YOU SEE ALL THOSE FIREWORKS?

## Reactions

To the player wearing a chicken suit
 **Ben:**Wow! What a statement.
I guess deep down, um, we’re all domesticated…chicken.
Yeah…very deep, *Player*.
To the player not wearing any clothing

 **Ben:**Woah, *Player*, going all natural, eh?
Respect.