He continues to approach slowly, giving the metal time to cool a little, before he kneels at her feet.

The metal is still a little too hot, so he dips a hand in the bucket of water, and lets it drip carefully onto the heated end of the metal, dimming its glow somewhat.

Once it is to his satisfaction, he takes hold of her foot--gently, but firmly--and presses the sculpted end of the metal to it, holding it there for several seconds.