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Pike smiled in amusement at her positive response to his offer, managing to hold back a chuckle before nodding in agreement as she mentioned finding their rooms to rest. "A real bed," Pike mused aloud with a small glint of excitement in his eyes as he imagined the feeling of finally sleeping comfortably for once. "I can hardly wait myself," he said with a longing sigh as they climbed the stairs together. As they reached the second floor Pike quickly buried his hands into his pockets, the hairs on the back of his neck rising up as he adjusted to sudden decrease in mana around them. He glanced over to Adara as she took the lead and let a final shiver run up his spine before following her, his expression curious as he examined their surroundings. He gave a nod in agreement as she pointed out the low amount of mana surrounding them and let his hands fidget around his his pockets. "It is interesting how they can decrease the flow mana in their vicinity, but I do feel a bit... odd about it," he admitted as he looked to one of the lamps, uncertain how he feels about being around them for to long. He'd be lying if he said he wasn't just a bit curious though. 

Before he could think any further on the topic Pike looked to Adara with an arched brow as she once again grew closer to speak. Pike cleared his throat and felt his gaze flick else where for a moment, slightly embarrassed he was caught in the foyer. He had hoped he had been more subtle to avoid being rude, but it seemed he failed in that attempt. Relief quickly washed away is nerves as she seemed to be understanding and even willing to share what she was. A small smile came to his face from her offer, though a bit of hesitation lingered in his expression. He gave a firm nod upon her request to keep secrecy. "Of course, I've never been one to go spouting out others secrets and I don't see any point to do so now. Though..." he paused for a moment, his hands emerging from his pockets and crossing over his chest as he pondered his thoughts. "It seems a bit unfair to not reveal something to you as well. These types of secrets are no small thing for people like us after all," he stated with a slightly serious tone before closing his eyes and frowning in thought before letting out a sigh and looking back to her with a small smile. "Okay, how about this," he said before holding up a single finger. "In return for revealing what you are, I'll answer whatever question you have," he offered with a smile. He knew she would likely ask the same question from before, but Pike was curious enough to take the chance of revealing his true self.