Vlad studied him thoughtfully. "Maybe. But you are not allow to tell the others about our deal. If they don't agree to a leader by the end of tomorrow's regular schedule you get 30 lashes." He told the boy. "With the barbed cat o nine tails. For tonight I am going to freeze you. The cold should have a greater effect on you now that you have control of your fire. I will lower the tempter in your room to below freezing for the whole night."