He doesn't know what he expected but it certainly wasn't that. Staring down at the now much smaller ahamkara, Matthieu is dumbfounded that someone was so capable of that level of manipulation. It put the warlocks in the City to shame. He certainly feels as judged as when they scrutinize him though, that's for sure.

It also makes the ahamakara look infinitely more vulnerable now. There wasn't much stopping him from seeing that he wasn't enjoying being put at a disadvantage in such a wild place.

Matthieu extends his arm out while his other hand pulls his hood to the side. "I can see that. It's not much but I can at least get you out of the rain for now."