After a few months of being romantically involved, Linda observed that each time they were together, Chris would take a deep breath of the atmosphere. On some occasions, this behavior caused her to become very agitated. Chris always asked Linda, “Can you smell it?”
But usually Linda wasn’t able to pick up on anything. “It smells old,” Chris said, and Linda had no clue what he meant. This peculiar habit of his puzzled her. She wondered if it was some inside joke or a sensory quirk unique to Chris. It was an intriguing mystery that added a layer of complexity to their relationship.