Max Mayfield Headcanons

fill it in however you like, this is just a general structure

## Casual

**Music** **Taste**

Max is a fascinating individual whose passion for music knew no bounds. Not only did she have an intense love for the ethereal melodies of Kate Bush, but her taste extended far and wide, encompassing an eclectic mix of artists from various genres.

Max's adoration for the legendary David Bowie was undeniable. She reveled in his chameleon-like ability to transform himself into different personas, each accompanied by a captivating sound that pushed the boundaries of conventional music. From Ziggy Stardust to the Thin White Duke, Max admired Bowie's fearless exploration of artistic expression.

But Max's musical journey didn't stop there. She also found solace in the harmonies of The Beach Boys, transporting herself to the sun-soaked shores with their timeless tunes. The band's rich vocal arrangements and the quintessential Californian vibe resonated deeply with Max, allowing her to escape to a world of endless summers and endless possibilities.

The Ventures, with their instrumental prowess, captured Max's imagination and took her on a sonic adventure. Their surf-rock soundscapes filled her mind with visions of daring surfers riding colossal waves, evoking a sense of adrenaline and wonder. Max could almost feel the spray of the ocean and taste the salt in the air as she immersed herself in the Ventures' thrilling melodies.

As if her love for diverse musical styles wasn't intriguing enough, Max also had a penchant for the rebellious spirit of punk music. The raw energy, DIY ethos, and in-your-face attitude resonated deeply with her. The punk scene became an outlet for Max to embrace her own individuality, defying societal norms and conventions with every rebellious chord that resonated through her speakers.

## Angst/Sad

* For a brief period of time after Billy died, Max considered running away to California to live with her dad. She ended up staying because she knew her mom wouldn’t do well on her own.

## Family/Friends

**Jane "Eleven" Hopper/Byers**

* El was her first female friend, not just in Hawkins, but ever. (Runaway Max has this as canon). So was naturally very hurt when Eleven ignored her, until their very first slumber party.

**Michael Wheeler**

* Max taught Mike how to skateboard. The first lesson didn’t go over too well, but Mike refused to give up until he mastered the simplest trick. She poked fun at his stubbornness and nicknamed him "Bambi" due to his lack of grace & poor balance.

**Johnathan Byers**

* Max got into Kate Bush through Johnathan. Bush and other artist's weren't mainstream in the 1980's, with people spreading their names with word of mouth, from friends. Max first heard of Bush at the Byers household with the party, and loved it. So Johnathan made her a mixtape paving her the way for salvation against Vecna.

**Sam Mayfield (Her Father)**

* Max was very close with her father, a science teacher at a local high school. On the morning of "Take Your Daughter to Work Day", Max woke to find her father and all of his belongings gone. Susan filed for divorce not too long afterwards. Max never fully healed from being abandoned by her father.

**Eddie Munson**

* Max had asked Eddie once if she could try weed. Of course, Munson said no, and hasn't let Max let it down ever since.

**William "Billy" Hargrove**

* Although they don't share the greatest's of familial bonds, the two do have common ground. And Billy even taught Max how to fight, in case Neil ever turned against her.