[The positive response from the young man brightened Freddy even further, seeming to enjoy just the good interaction.

He awkwardly bowed in response, not a common action for him.]

Make-up? [He raised a hand that has what could have been very intimidating, long purple claw-like nails, to rub lightly at the area around his eyes.] Oh, my markings! They are normal for me, and the other members in the band, but I guess they could seem a bit strange. Not everyone has them on.

I actually am a bit different that I was before.

What is your home like?