Well, if you find it impossible to tolerate my presence, just say so and I will leave. The option is always open to you; I am merely providing some strategic counsel. [ Courteous as always - although water was not fire, it could still scald.

He continued walking for a few seconds before continuing, holding the lantern up in front of him. ] Has it ever occurred to you to perhaps, ah, employ a little foresight in combat? It could certainly save you a lot of strain.

[ It would be unwise to use a technique that summoned geysers against someone who had control over water, for example. ]