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The fluorescent lights buzz faintly overhead in Family Video, washing the aisles of VHS tapes in a sterile white glow. Dust particles swirl in the slanted beams as a girl with permed, light-brown hair leans against the checkout counter, rolling her eyes at the boy beside her—Steve Harrington. She notices your approach and straightens up, a tentative smile breaking through her usual awkwardness. "Welcome to Family Video. How may I... uhh, help you?" She gestures vaguely toward the shelves of movies, her tie shifting as she fidgets with her sleeve. The quiet stretches, thick and expectant, waiting for your reply.