[ WP ] Water is generally viewed as an element of life , of healing , with fire being one of destruction and death . I 'd like to see a world where the opposite is true .

`` Here you go rook.'' Delaney said handing the young detective a flaming shot. `` Hell, your the rookie here, you should be buying them.'' he said and downed the shot with a grimace. `` I needed that. Hair of the dog.'' 
 
 `` Thanks sir. And Good Morning'' The Rookie said and did his best to mask his distaste as he swallowed. 
 
 Delaney crouched down beside the splayed corpse. `` If you say so. Well, what've we got here?'' 
 
 `` It's a head scratch-er sir. The victim has no signs of foul play, self harm or struggle. His butane is in his pocket, over half full. His skin is golden brown. He's dry as a bone. Weather has been beautiful lately, No rain, never dropped below 105. He actually looks quite peaceful.'' 
 
 `` I'd look that way too if I could get away from my wife. Some guys have all the luck. Tell that guy to bring the torches closer. I feel a breeze.'' 
 
 `` Another late night sir?'' 
 
 `` Well, I showed up late, but she said I came too early. Beats me.'' Delaney bent down closer to the body. `` What do you make of the salt stains rook?'' 
 
 `` Got ta be run of the mill sweat stains sir.'' 
 
 Delaney stood and furrowed his brow. `` Well, did you check his shoes?'' 
 
 `` His shoes sir?'' `` Yeah rook, his friggin' shoes. Bend down and remove one of'em.'' 
 
 The Rookie crouched hesitantly and removed the corpses left shoe. Immediately sand poured out at The Rookies feet. He looked up wide eyed at Detective Delaney in shock. `` H-How did you know to..'' 
 
 Delaney warmed himself over the closest torch. `` Easy rook. The salt stains are only on his collar. Since they are n't in the armpit or anywhere else, it leads me to believe that he has n't been sweating for some time. My guess is he had a cold ride in a dark trunk. Nowhere near any street flames, or car embers. Since the salt is only on his collar I think he got a head dunked in the ocean.'' 
 
 The Rookies face contorted in disgust. `` What kind of sicko would do something like that?'' 
 
 Delaney smiled. `` That's what they pay us for kid. Tracking down the deranged. Lets go see if any of the security fences at the beaches have been tampered with. We better grab some rain suits too. Could get a mist. You never know.'' 
 
 Delaney turned and walked away. The Rookies face went pale as he audibly gulped in fear.
