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[hairington]

[ steve moves to head into the kitchen with the towel, now that he's got it, looking over his shoulder at her and the question. ]

You're kidding me, right? Shit yeah I get scared. Have you looked outside like ever?

[ he looks over at max with a raised brow, like she was completely crazy for even asking. ]

I'd be more worried about people who didn't. Those are the crazy ones.

[beyourzoomer]

[The words do actually make her feel a little better even under the crushing weight of the guilt she feels. To hear that someone like Steve gets scared is somehow reassuring to her. It's not something Billy or Neil would ever admit to, regardless of the circumstances. Despite everything, a tiny smile touches her mouth and she shrugs.]

I watched you take on a pack of demogorgons without batting an eyelash. You didn't seem afraid then, so I guess I thought maybe you just didn't get scared.

[hairington]

[ he blows out a puff of air that is almost a snort, almost a laugh. ]

Yeah no, seeming scared and being scared are totally different things.

[ he tosses the rag into the sink, looking around for some kind of first aid kid - they keep those in the kitchen, right? ]

[beyourzoomer]

[She knows that's true enough when it comes to herself. She just hadn't really applied it to anyone else. She exhales slowly, watching him look around.]

What are you looking for?

[hairington]

[ he sets his hands on his hips, a little annoyed he can't find it. ]

A bandage? They should be in here, right?

[beyourzoomer]

Eddie's bathroom. It's where all the medical stuff is.

[He's gotten a lot of it stocked up.]

I can get it, though.