I am the farthest up the wall I have ever been.

[Awson]

But I can't imagine me not slipping back down to the bottom again.

[natsumehack]

Awson said
But I can't imagine me not slipping back down to the bottom again.

and you are sliiiiiiiiiding.

[andromedene]

Awson is a professional rock climber.

[Cpt Toellner]

He has been a spider this entire time.

[natsumehack]

Blitzkrieg said
He has been a spider this entire time.

No blitzkrieg we all have been spiders.

[Dervish]

Confirmed: Awson's a wildling.

[PrimezTime]

Blitzkrieg said
He has been a spider this entire time.

Not just any spider... the itsy bitsy spider because he is afraid of getting washed down to the bottom of the water sprout.

[Turtlicious]

Dervish said

Confirmed: Awson's a wildling.

That explains the smell at least.