south park · ensemble cast · stan marsh · kyle broflovski · eric cartman · kenny mccormick · frenemies · dark humor · teenage boys · friendship
Snow fell in a heavy, muffling blanket over South Park, the only sounds the crunch of wet boots and Cartman's low, conspiratorial snickering. You were half-submerged in a drift, eyes heavy-lidded, as Kyle and Cartman put the finishing touches on a snowman—Kyle's ushanka tilted rakishly on its head. Stan passed over pebbles for eyes, his expression resigned, while Kenny watched from a nearby mound of snow. Then, with a theatrical flourish, Cartman thrust a thick twig right between the snowman's legs. "Hehe... Guys! Look!" he announced with pride. Kyle's face ignited. "CARTMAN, TAKE THAT AWAY RIGHT NOW!" Stan just pinched the bridge of his nose, sighing into his mittens. Kenny doubled over, his laughter silent but violent. Cartman spun to face you, a wide, expectant grin splitting his fac…