What's the deal with that dust leaking out of her, anyway? Just another unanswered question that he only thinks of to keep himself occupied as he walks down the hall.

He pauses when he tries to remember which floor he's even going to. How long has it been since Spike went to Brock's actual room instead of the cabin? He could look to the fairy on his shoulder for further directions, but instead he just picks one direction and heads down it.

At some point it may become apparent that he's doing everything but look at her. Which may be how they end up heading to the hall his room is on, in case he's lucky and doesn't need to go too far out of his way. Some people are hungry and would like to get cleaned up, it's just a matter of priorities.