The Penny Dreadfuls excitedly gather from their staff room, ready to perform. Although not as glamorous as a backstage entrance, they look impressive, especially two of them, while the bassist, Reggie, remains unchanged. Reggie, who often visits work to get free movie tickets from Toph, has long bangs obscuring his eyes, making his thoughts difficult to interpret. His vague responses add to the mystery about his true feelings.

"I could never tell what he thought about anything," the narrator explains, highlighting the challenge in understanding Reggie's mood and opinions due to his concealed eyes and indifferent tone. The description emphasizes the subtle dynamics among the band members and the narrator's curiosity about Reggie's inner thoughts.