[ It's hard not to see how haunted Eddie's eyes are as he looks back at Steve with them. He really wishes that he hadn't been drug into all of this shit. If he could've kept anyone out of it, it would've been Eddie and Robin, but now they were both just as entrenched in it as he was. ]

[ He smiles back at Eddie, surprised that he's impressed with the nailbat, of all things. It had been Nancy's idea, he'd just been the one to grab it.] Yeah, it's upstairs. I keep it by my bed, just in case.

[ Steve nods, relieved that Eddie's at least willing to be proactive about his survival. He shifts, moving to sit beside Eddie and presses his shoulder into his.] I know. [ He sighs heavily.] I'm really sorry you're in the know about all of this now. I didn't want you to have to find out, but... [ He swallows.] I guess you're in it now. Welcome to the Party.

I promise, I'll do whatever I can to keep you safe. No one is going to look for you here, right?