Echo of the Past (2)

Nian released a sigh of relief as the cool water cascaded down his body, clearing the haze in his mind. Still naked and dripping wet, he stepped out of the shower area to grab a towel on the shelf. To do that, he had to pass by the sink. His gaze briefly flicked across the foggy mirror before he reached out a hand to grab the towel, but then a sudden realization struck him, causing him to freeze in his tracks.

Wait a minute, he had not turned on the hot water, had he? So how could the mirror turn foggy?

He gave a double-check and confirmed that the mirror was indeed misted over, obscuring his reflection within.