[ he isn't ready to spill everything, but this— dropping small, teasing hints— makes him feel in control of the situation. it works for him, allowing a sense of security as well as a way to test spike.
piter chuckles softly at spike's turn of phrase, an inquisitive look etching itself across his features. ] Which special snowflakes are these? [ genuinely curious, as he's actually unsure of which individuals spike might be referring to. ]