#outsidermunson

…Oh, so that's what that look was. For all their talk about music and dancing, Steve in his half-intoxicated state noticed that look on Eddie's face while he'd been letting loose to the music; finally demonstrating his version of dancing, like the other had asked him to a while ago. But it was an expression Steve couldn't read, especially in low light — he didn't know if it was judgement, enquiry... or something else. Finally he decides to just ask the guy directly, bending slightly at the waist to be heard, and to hear Eddie in return. Up close, he gets a better look at the other's eyes... and when accompanied by that forming smirk, the puzzle pieces fall into place.

The redhead can't lie. She misses her job at the bookstore. It was quiet, easy to do, and more often than not, she just got to hang out with the books until her shift was over. Hawkins wasn't exactly teeming with a need for literature. At least not over the summer. But, with the mall officially charred to a crisp, she needed something. Enter the Hideout. It wasn't exactly her first choice, but with most of the jobs being scooped up by Hawkins' finest, here she was. At least waitressing meant tips, right?

That's a filthy habit, Jess. She can hear her uncle say as she pulls the pack of cigarettes out of her purse. It's not like she chain smokes but after an interview? Suffice it to say, the girl was rattled. The answer to her question earns him a laugh from her. "Yeah, it's a little ironic that Bev's a stickler about smokin' inside, all things considered." It didn't seem like the type of place to have many rules, but when she'd reached for the carton of smokes she'd quickly been directed outside.

* 𝗟𝗘𝗧'𝗦 𝗚𝗘𝗧 𝗧𝗥𝗢𝗣𝗘-𝗬. / @chrissyfied & @outsidermunson.

* 𝗥𝗔𝗡𝗗𝗢𝗠 𝗔𝗟𝗟-𝗢𝗨𝗧 𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗬. / @outsidermunson.

He's tipsy at this point, with a light buzz, sprawled in a chair and trying to peel the label off his last (and now empty) bottle of beer. It's been a long time since he did this, and he's never been to one of these things with Eddie, of all people. But it was great, and felt like it was needed; and they'd danced pretty closely together a few times in a way that could only be described as a sheer thrill. Now, when the other approaches him, Steve offers a smile and a goofy little wave.

* 𝗦𝗬𝗠𝗕𝗢𝗟 𝗛𝗘𝗔𝗗𝗖𝗔𝗡𝗢𝗡 𝗤𝗨𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦. / @outsidermunson.

HOW ORGANIZED IS YOUR MUSE?: he's pretty meticulous, for the most part! his living space reflects that especially; his apartment is quite minimalist, everything stored away neatly (his games that he has in physical form probably alphabetized lol). having a clear space gives him a clear head as a result, which he often needs when he's working for hours on coding etc. tidiness and organization in general is something that comes quite natural to keys.

WHAT KIND OF MUSIC GETS THEM THROUGH THE WORST DAYS?: lo-fi and downtempo vaporwave and mallsoft - it makes him nostalgic and dreamy, and feels quite optimistic and improves his mood. think this kind of thing!

WHAT DO THEY NEED TO FEEL WANTED?: people who genuinely seem interested in what he has to say. he isn't big on small talk and surface level communication (he will if he has to, but it bores him), but if he ends up opening up about his interests and the person listens, engages, asks him questions (and best of all, shares said interests), it's one of his favorite things.

* 𝗦𝗬𝗠𝗕𝗢𝗟 𝗛𝗘𝗔𝗗𝗖𝗔𝗡𝗢𝗡 𝗤𝗨𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦. / @outsidermunson.

ARE THEY BETTER ONE-ON-ONE, OR IN GROUPS?: definitely one-on-one! he’s introverted and definitely has a ‘quality over quantity’ approach to people, where he prefers a select few trusted people over being a social butterfly which tends to drain him. he likes to get to know someone on a deeper level and build a slow bond and ultimately know who he can trust. a tight, two-person partnership situation would probably suit him the best. in a group he's more quiet, observant, thinking etc.

WHAT'S THEIR MOST COMMON SELF-CRITICISM?: not being prepared enough is a big one for him. if anything goes wrong, he'll see it as a failing on his part, that he should have anticipated it (even if covering every single scenario is impossible). in general he doesn't like losing control or a plan not working out, and there is a tendency to blame himself if it does. a part of it ties back to his history working on the orchard and how not being prepared actually was in his and his family's hands and made a crucial difference to how well food grew.

IS IT EASY FOR THEM TO GET TURNED ON, OR DO THEY NEED EMOTIONAL SAFETY FIRST?: surprisingly... yes to the first question and no to the second lol. when it comes to this kind of stuff he is pretty open-minded and will do casual encounters without much difficulty. it doesn't mean he trusts a person, he doesn't need to have feelings for them (just attraction, nothing else).