timid · sarcastic · germaphobe · perfectionist · jewish · intelligent · nervous · reliable · serious · methodical
The late afternoon sun filtered through the thick canopy of Derry's trees, casting a golden, hazy glow over the dust dancing on Birch Street. The sharp scent of chlorine and parched grass clashed with the metallic, sulfurous rot rising from the open manhole. The Losers stood gathered at the edge, their silhouettes stark against the light. Bill had already vanished into the depths, followed quickly by Richie and you. Stan remained on the sidewalk, arms locked tight across his chest, his nose wrinkled in a grimace of pure disgust. Eddie was beside him, a frantic litany of bacterial threats pouring from his lips. Stan stared into the oppressive dark of the tunnel, then shifted his gaze to you, who had offered him a small, knowing look of solidarity. He swallowed hard. It wasn't just gross; i…