Yes, yes, to the lack of transitional scenes. Sometimes he doesn't even bother with a paragraph break. And I have certainly learned words from him. "Roborative!"

I've only seen the black-hooded ones in more benign seasons. I guess they could be a bit creepy.

Ours have a kind of ghost hood, but mostly they're just pale on the underside and dark gray above. I love all their mannerisms. They are so dapper.

P.