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[gunsplural]

No, you really didn't.

I just couldn't pretend like everything was okay when it wasn't. Having to pretend like we didn't know what happened to Barb to her parents was eating me from the inside out. And I know you didn't want me to forget, but I just couldn't... I don't know. I felt like I couldn't be happy without her here.

[bigboyvibes]

[Shit.]

I should have been more considerate and aware of your feelings. It wasn't fair of me to pretend like we didn't know what happened or to force you to move past it.

She was your best friend.

I just didn't like seeing you upset all the time and blaming yourself when it wasn't your fault.

[gunsplural]

I think a part of me is always going to blame myself. I shouldn't have told her to go. But I know she'd want me to be happy, or at least try to be.

[bigboyvibes]

I shouldn't have been so selfish.

It's not your fault, Nance. It's not....

It never was.

[gunsplural]

You're the least selfish person I know, Steve.

Maybe someday I'll believe you.

[bigboyvibes]

That's not true.

I respect that and I understand holding on to certain guilt.

[gunsplural]

I think those new scars say otherwise.

I was so angry and guilty for a while. I shouldn't have taken it out on you. Drunk or not.

[bigboyvibes]

I should start a record.

You were grieving.

[gunsplural]

You should try to avoid getting more. Maybe avoid throwing yourself directly into the path of danger.

I'm still sorry. You didn't deserve that.

[bigboyvibes]

Someone has too.

Again, deserved it.

[gunsplural]

It doesn't always have to be you.

Steve. No, you didn't.

[bigboyvibes]

[Steve isn't about to admit that the years of constant torment from the Upside Down has taken its toll. Every time a new evil attacks Steve finds himself on edge, alert and slightly terrified. The fear of who would be next always lingered heavy on his mind.

Robin? The kids? Nancy.....]

I prefer it being me.

I did, Nance. I was such an inconsiderate jerk towards you.

[gunsplural]

I prefer you in one piece.

It's okay, I was kind of an inconsiderate jerk towards you too. We both made mistakes.
I'm just glad we're still friends.

[bigboyvibes]

I am for the most part.

So am I.