"No, it is a common folly of human nature." They tended to make the mistakes of the past over and over. It was both the sadness of that nature and the intrigue. Imperfect but still have so much capacity to love. However, he is ever so slightly amused by the use of 'buddy' and 'pal'. He says nothing, but simply nods.

Leaning forward, he started to follow, but felt slightly dizzy from the effort so far. He did not like being so useless.

"I will remind you of that comment later." He gave a serious expression with a nod. "Of course it does." Yes, he was teasing the other again, but he preferred this lighter side to the darkness surrounding them.

Taking a slow deep breath, he moved closer, hand grazing shelves for balance before he looked about the corner of the shelves. The pixies were certainly aware of Owen, but seemed to watch him a moment. None spared him a glance as long as he stayed still. All for the better in Owen's case.

That didn't stop them from buzzing about and taking soft swipes at the young man's hair curiously. Curiosity could turn dangerous with pixies... but he could not say that now.