Well since the person is obviously having a hard time trying to put the puzzle together so I would say unpleasant
The word that most nearly replace the phrase "storied pomp" is:
D. Famous magnificence
Their performance varies considerable, they are often idle, and then might have an occasional flurry of activity. For example, if their attendance is sporadic, they may have good attendance for a while, and then disappear unpredictably from time to time.
