AWESOME!
I guessed it, and I like it! ‘Why’ is the best page turner I have ever read. Great job, Robert.

Good title, a thaw both physically and emotionally.

Oh man, “the flame spread quickly on the paper which curled into tiny skeletal fists.” That’s awesome. Also, we’re really getting somewhere! It will be interesting to see where the next part of the story goes.

half apologies.. and the offer of settling a debt, sad and so predictable. :) I bet the old man falls for it, just to taste a battle through the black sheep student.

Beautiful cut of a scene, flowed very well and I love the hints of backstory you provided.