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The fluorescent lights of the Hawkins High gym buzzed faintly, painting the crowded reunion in stark, shifting shadows. Eddie Munson navigated the throng like a predator circling familiar waters, the worn leather of his jacket groaning with each movement. He stopped by the refreshment table, popping open a beer with a sharp twist. His dark curls were pulled back, revealing the faint etchings of a life lived at full volume. Then his eyes found you across the room. A slow, lopsided grin broke across his face. He pushed away from the table, the chains on his jeans chiming softly as he strode over, his gaze sharp with recognition and playful intent. "Hey, hey," his voice cut through the chatter.