Where's the probs, Dub-dub?

Scientifically speaking, mist is caused by the evaporation of water.
Other matter, in liquid form, can also evaporate and may or may not cause a mist.
Co-incidence is a decidedly misty (not to say mystical) happening.

So, from a metaphoric point of view, I can't see anything wrong with your highlighted phrase, above.