At once I poured the bucket of water on Karrin's back, and the burning steam assaulted my face. My head snapped back when among the steam a foot struck me and the lights went off.
I awoke to a killer headache. And screams. I regained my footing and followed the screams to a wall of steam. Using the walls for support, my wobbly feet led me to the source of the steam.
The bathroom was open and a litany of curses guided me. The sound of running water and-
-"...the fucking wizzzard saaaays its gooonaa fuucking huuuurt! But noooooo, fucking K got it! Fucking hell, fuck this shit -"
-"Karrin! Karrin!"
-"Fucking hurts! This gods damned fire is fucking me over!"
-"Karrin, can't see you."
-"You are a God's damned wizard! Blow this shit out!"
I dragged my hand over my soaking wet face.
-"Ventas."
The steam gave way and as Aphrodite was born among the seafoam, Karrin's figure manifested. Under a stream of water, which turned to steam upon touching the blue flames still licking the small of her back. She was standing, forehead resting against the tiles.
Soon the steam enclosed her form again, only the hissing of water filled the room.