`` because you should see what he 's like-at least enough to realize what you 're turning away . '' bloom reached into the bag and extracted a giant pair of ear cones attached to a metal helmet with a speaker on top that was as big as his head , not nearly as conservative as the pair that he would later issue roger . `` that guy you thought was a friend of mine on the patio ? '' `` watch me , '' i said , and he looked back . but they could never last this long . 