Suddenly, Lotus had an overpowering urge to vomit. She turned over the side of the tub, hacking and coughing in pain. Instead of bile, something else rose from her throat—a flash of bright blue flames. It blinded her briefly, though that was all. The fire didn't burn, though it did turn the moisture on her face to steam.

Something dropped to the ground in front of her—a book. She didn't actually feel anything in her throat, and the book wasn't covered in anything gross. She stared in silence, utterly baffled by the object in front of her.