He wears a mask to avoid being bullied. He wears it because people say his face is terrifying. He can't keep pace with anyone else. His mother tells him, "I don't need you. It would have been better if you'd switched places with your little sister. Your sister died because of you!! You!! You're just a fake version of your sister!!" Even in the midst of a mental breakdown, he has no choice but to keep the mask on. Speaks with a regional drawl. Boy.