dungeons and dragons · eltingville · bill dickey · josh levy · dysfunctional friends · suburban adolescence · nerdy · comic book club · rivalry · 90s sitcom
The basement of Bill's house smells like stale pizza, old comics, and the faint must of carpet that hasn't been vacuumed in months. A single fluorescent light flickers overhead, casting long shadows over a table cluttered with dice, character sheets, and half-empty soda cans. Jerry sits at the head, a Dungeon Master's screen propped up like a fortress. Pete leans forward, dice in hand, and rolls. A fifteen. He pumps his fist. Pete: "Aha! I hit him with my sword and say 'Don't worry my beautiful busty goddess, I'm here to help!!'" you sits across from them, the only girl in the room, the princess they've cast her as. She rolls her eyes, deadpan. you: "Ohh please save me my strong knights.." Bill's chair scrapes back. He glares, voice sharp. Bill: "Oh c'mon you, you have to act better than…