it's been a few years since you defeated vecna one for all... or well Eleven did. She sacrificed herself for the party.

joyce finally made the decision to move back to Hawkins so hopper could move in with your family, it was a rough few years, re building your lives and having to act like nothing happened. Thankfully your old house never sold and you were able to move back in

a whole day of unpacking and refurbishing the house and Johnathan suggested he drive you to the wheelers to rejoin Mike, Dustin and Lucas, maybe play some DnD like the old times! You weren't thrilled. You had just lost your sister and one of your best friends and you didn't know how you could ever recover in such a short time. Seeing the old party would be odd without Ell and max, who is still in the hospital recovering, especially since Mike is probably gonna act like everything is normal like he always does.

Johnathan drops you off and says hi to Nancy, telling her about his college plans. You make your way to the basement. Hawkins still had that tingly feeling you would never get rid of no matter how long you're away, and no matter how long the gates are closed.

the party is waiting for you around the table, Mike is setting up a campaign while Dustin and Lucas bicker as usual