The count saw the fire poker in her hands and frowned. He narrowed his eyes as he looked at it. He suddenly snapped his fingers and it became red hot. He was making sure that she was not holding it as they continued to talk. He crossed his arms after that as he finally spoke once again. 



"well....you are the only maiden around that is good enough."
He actually smirked as he said that. He was prepared to use his powers if it was absolutely necessary. 


"I shall not be leaving until my demands are met."
The count made that well known. He narrowed his eyes once more, prepared if she dared to say no to him. No one EVER said no to him without paying a terrible price for doing so. 



"Well? What is the answer?"
He waited for her response. He was quite impatient as he did so.