“What’s that smell? Is that my hair? Breaker, help—” Splash. Water douses me, soaking me to my bone while putting the fire out at the same time. I glance up to see Breaker holding a very large metal bowl, his chest heaving, horror in his eyes. “Is it . . . is it out?” He swallows hard and nods. “Yeah, it’s out.” I lay flat on the ground, wet and horrified, as I let out a deep breath. “Where did you get the water?” He glances down at the empty bowl and winces. “Uh . . . I believe I just blessed you hard with holy water.” I shake my head. “Baptism by fire just took on a whole new meaning,” I say
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