The Penny Dreadfuls emerge,pulsating with excitement and energy,from...the staff room. Okay. So it's not as glamorous as emerging from a backstage, but they do look GREAT.Well,two of them do.The bassist is the same as always. Reggie used to come into work, mooching free tickets off Toph for the latest comic book movies. He has these long bangs that droop over half his face and cover his eyes,and I could never tell what he thought about anything. I'd be like, "How was the new ?" And he'd say, "Fine," in this bored voice. And because his eyes were hidden,I didn't know if he meant a good fine, or a so-so fine,or a bad fine. It was irritating.
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.
