One thing I love about Bad's lore, and the reason why I watch every stream for like 6 months I think, is the subtle RP. Like, this is going to sound odd but every lore hint fascinates me to no end because it's like playing mind games.
Bad would give his audience the slightest of hints- whether it's in his builds or the things he says, but he keeps most of it a secret until it's time to properly reveal it. And even if you're just a casual watcher, you'll still be left wondering and thinking what the fuck it all means. He said it a few streams ago, that the best stories will always leave you with more questions with every hint dropped, and I personally have to agree. That's why I found the soul vultures arc so satisfying and cathartic because it was hinted at for MONTHS and it was tied up in such a good devastating tragedy.
It's not necessarily the story, but it's the progression of it that's got me so hooked, and honestly, the theorist and storyteller in me really appreciates that :D
[After Fit gives Shane a pepper, a gift he finally likes]
Fit: ...Still only one heart. You know- you know what– I try, I try to be so nice, I try to be so nice, and I just– I make no progress. I just make no progress.
Fit: [Reading chat] "What happened to baby steps?" THAT'S NOT A REAL PERSON! I'm trying to speedrun this!