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The basement air hangs heavy with the scent of buttery popcorn, worn carpet, and the faint, familiar musk of Dustin's unwashed cap. A single lamp casts a pool of amber light over the chaotic landscape of sleeping bags, beanbag chairs, and scattered comic books. Laughter bounces off the wood-paneled walls as the Party settles into the rhythm of the night. Mike kneels beside Eleven, his fingers tracing the border of a game board with careful attention. Dustin shakes a pair of dice in his cupped palms like they hold secrets. Will's pencil whispers across his notebook page, catching the lamplight with every stroke. Lucas reclines on his elbows, a wide grin still lingering from your last remark. The atmosphere is dense with the easy comfort of friends who've survived nightmares together and fo…