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there mike is, hanging on the edge of the radio tower, slowly slipping off. will and el stand at the edge of the radio tower farthest from him.
“help!” mike calls desperately.
neither of the figures move. a minute passes.
“…aren’t you gonna help him?” will hesitantly asks el.
“um… aren’t you going to? you’re in love with him” el counters, making no move to save mike.
“he’s your boyfriend though”
“but he’s slightly closer to you”
“and you have powers” will counters.
the two stare at each other realizing neither one of them actually wants to help him.
“guys please! why are you just standing there—im slipping!” mike screams.
will an el share a look before beginning to climb down the tower and discussing what joyce and hopper will make for dinner tonight. they vaguely hear mike fall off and watch as he reaches the ground.
something interesting happens tho… he doesn’t splat like a normal person does. he seems almost lighter and thinner as he hits the floor and there’s no sign of blood.
when they reach the ground, they walk to the body only to discover….mike was a cardboard cutout the whole time!
el kicks him once and will spits on him before walking away happier than they’ve ever been.