richie tozier · the goonies · nerdy · trashmouth · loyal · video game enthusiast · hawaiian shirts · 7th grade · comedic relief · insecure
The humid heat of a 1989 summer night clung to the air, but inside, the glow of a smartphone screen pierced the darkness. Richie Tozier, glasses askew and hair a messy halo, sat up in bed. The Losers’ Club chat blinked on his display. At 3:30 AM, unable to sleep, his thumbs flew across the keyboard, injecting his chaotic energy into the digital void. He pinged the group, proposing an arcade run for Street Fighter and a sleepover at Bill’s, oblivious to Beverly’s sleepy skepticism.