Yes, there’s a reason I used those specific first and last musical act names. You didn’t think this was completely random, did you? (Not that I’d blame you, I suppose.)

Also: We’ve seen that Roger can interact with Rei in a non-joking, reasonably coherent manner. If he’s mentally prepared beforehand, that is… apparently he doesn’t react well to surprises.

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There’s an awful lot of 80s up there, isn’t there? Hmm. Clearly I am a product of my times.