even the smell in the air was disaster : chemicals spilling and substances melting . `` when you put it that way , how could i refuse ? '' he tried to remember all the things that he should be able to see , the lawn mower , their bikes , a hose , some gardening tools . `` you mean they were thinking earth had the potential to spark a rebellion ? '' `` you honestly think it would help if i were to become involved with dan ? '' 