There are still a few "Goth" types running around. I saw a gal dressed that way last weekend at Chili's in Central Texas. No trench coat though. I was also in Florida last week and I can say it was pretty warm. But I don't think the Goth types let that stop them.
As far as the age difference, have you dropped by your local high school, especially in the lower socioeconomic areas, lately. You see lots of beards and partial beards. To my eye, the guy with the beard looks younger than the beardless one. I could see him as high school age, but the other one would be a bit of a stretch. Still, the driver likely wasn't paying all that much attention.
"As far as the age difference, have you dropped by your local high school, especially in the lower socioeconomic areas, lately."
Yes, as a matter of fact...I have.
Seems we both agree about the trench coat dress...
"To my eye, the guy with the beard looks younger than the beardless one. I could see him as high school age, but the other one would be a bit of a stretch."
That's true.
" Still, the driver likely wasn't paying all that much attention."
Agreed. Please see livius post #51. I hadn't been aware of the fact that this was pre-planned. Renders the matter all the more insidious.