Mathias stepped out of the shadows at the corner of the throne room as War left, shaking his head slightly and sighing once he knew the Horseman was out of earshot.  He quietly made his way to his mistress’s side, making a deep bow before standing off to the side so as not to get in the way of her tattoo artist who was already getting back to work, knowing better then to complain aloud about the mistreatment. He casually brushes an imaginary speck of dust from the sleeve of his suit.<br/><br/>"He is ever the loose cannon Mistress.  I know his army is needed, but I wish he could show more restraint.  If he had his way there would be nothing left for you to control." He coughs nervously before continuing. "I know you are already aware of this, but Famine has kept a tighter grip then usual on food rations.  It has led to mutterings of discontent.  That's nothing new in the Outer ring, but I have even heard some complaints among members of the Upper ring, though never loudly and never where they think anyone who would care can hear them.  Luckily for me people are rarely aware that I can hear them."  He smirked a bit, his ability to eavesdrop always having been a point of pride for him.<br/><br/>He produced a golden coin from his pocket and started to idly walk it over the backs of his knuckles as he continued his report.  "Word has spread of your latest conquest in destroying the group of resistance fighters that so foolishly tried to attack you.  This has caused their recruitment efforts to fall on much more wary ears.  I believe this will force them to be more desperate in their efforts.  Desperate men make mistakes, mistakes I can use to lead you to your next conquest, my lady."<br/><br/>As he finished his quick report Mathias looked up to the sound of the outer doors opening again, expecting to see war returning to complain about something again.  Instead he saw Famine and Death entering the throne room. He bowed respectfully to both of them, though not as deeply as he had for Conquest.  "Milords, good day.  I trust the day finds you well?  My mistress is just finishing the marking of her latest conquest."  He smiles charmingly, looking every bit the faithful servant.