( steve has somewhat experienced the eclipse smelling like the 80s, but he just found it nostalgic. in his defense, knowing what you smell like is kinda hard!!! )
At first I thought I was just craving a cigarette really badly, but it's more than that.
It's the scent that's coming from inside the earth. The mist outside. It has got traces of your smell and cigarette smoke. [ he's quiet for a moment as he tries to pin it down. ] No, it's the other way around. Your smell has traces of that smell. Cologne that you used to wear but don't anymore.
[ sorry to sound like a creepy stalker, but this has been really bothering him. ]
( for all the vampire powers Steve was guessing, super smell was just not on the agenda. this is more details about his olfactory impression than even he was aware of. what do you mean Louis can smell he used to wear cologne, back when he got to have a somewhat normal life??? )
Look man. I don't know. Because this place is a trippy ass nightmare dimension. How about that.
Your guess is as good as mine. Better, apparently. Could we never talk about exactly how I smell ever again, because that would be great.
( Steve would leave it there, but... fine, okay, he had that whole hissy fit about Louis edging him out when things got serious. he should at least attempt to follow along here, even if the brainiac theorizing has NEVER been his strong suit. )
Not really. It's just mist, man. I don't think the mist means anything.
( unfortunately, being flippant fades when the reality of the situation somewhat clicks into place. big emotions are a no go around here. as much as he'd like not to talk about it, Steve has unfortunately experienced plenty of emotions since arriving. losing his shit with Jaime, everything with Agnete, being pissed at a nameless handsome vampire for ghosting him 💔 ... yeah, so, he may be a little guilty of feeling more than his fair share. )
You don't really think I caused this shit, do you?
No, this is not you. Don't feel bad. [ the connection is overloading with emotion and he can't deal with more guilt right now. ] I think it was simply something that latched onto you and used your energy... or the echoes of it.
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( steve has somewhat experienced the eclipse smelling like the 80s, but he just found it nostalgic. in his defense, knowing what you smell like is kinda hard!!! )
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It's the scent that's coming from inside the earth. The mist outside. It has got traces of your smell and cigarette smoke. [ he's quiet for a moment as he tries to pin it down. ] No, it's the other way around. Your smell has traces of that smell. Cologne that you used to wear but don't anymore.
[ sorry to sound like a creepy stalker, but this has been really bothering him. ]
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Look man. I don't know. Because this place is a trippy ass nightmare dimension. How about that.
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You think this is totally random? Unrelated to everything? A big fucking coincidence?
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( being sassy about the situation likely isn't helpful. but why is Steve supposed to know why the eclipse smells like him??? )
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[ this is ridiculous and it's actually kind of funny to hear Steve lose his mind, but his tone is kind. ]
I'm asking if you have any idea why it would be so? Does the mist mean anything to you?
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( Steve would leave it there, but... fine, okay, he had that whole hissy fit about Louis edging him out when things got serious. he should at least attempt to follow along here, even if the brainiac theorizing has NEVER been his strong suit. )
Not really. It's just mist, man. I don't think the mist means anything.
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[ because he can definitely do that. he's so eager to get to the bottom of this smell mystery. ]
We ruled out it being a coincidence, so whatever's causing all this must be related to you somehow.
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( very misleading. Steve's tone is implying he does not find Louis funny at all. )
Well if it is, it isn't because I have strong feelings about mist!
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[ he's basically giving him a blank to fill. think about it Steve! what have you been up to? ]
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( he's not being overly flippant because he's uncomfortable. YOU ARE. )
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You don't really think I caused this shit, do you?
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( it feels like a lifetime ago at this point. and he's been WAY MORE in his feelings since. )
The Eggy.. Erry...Erergory, whatever, you know what I mean! What if it just sucked up too much bad stuff?