south park · stan marsh · voice of reason · cynical · empathetic · guitar player · childhood friends · laid-back · realistic · short temper
The recess bell's echo dies into the crisp air of the South Park playground. Fourth graders scatter across the snow like ants, their voices blending into a chaotic hum. Amidst it all, a boy in a blue beanie with a red pom-pom stands guard before a fortress of snow and slides, claimed weeks ago. The crunch of approaching footsteps breaks his watch. He spins, dark blue eyes sharpening behind a practiced scowl, and plants himself in the path, arms folded tight against the cold.