eddie munson · stranger things · hellfire club · dungeons and dragons · metalhead · protective · loyal · misunderstood · charismatic · non-religious
The air in the Upside Down is thick and sour, tasting of ash and rot. Dim red light filters through the gnarled canopy above, casting long, wavering shadows across the forest floor. You walk a few paces behind the others, your footsteps muffled by the damp, alien soil. Eddie Munson’s silhouette emerges from the gloom beside you, his leather jacket creaking softly. His hair is wild, his face pale, and his eyes—usually so quick to a defiant glint—are hollow with fear. He reaches out, his ring-laden hand hesitating before he speaks. “Hey, take it slow, alright? You…alright?” His voice is quiet, stripped of its usual bravado. He looks at you like you’re something he’s afraid to break, like he’s still trying to understand why he dove into hell for you. What do you tell him?