"We have time to talk while we wait for Helga to stop being a coward and actually show us her real powers."<br/><br/>Those words rang in Mathew's head as he observed the group, a challenge that did not go unnoticed as the events soon trasnpired, Mathew could feel a wave of sudden heat burst forth from where Helga stood causing him to stagger away from the source. Perhaps it was subconscious or perhaps some primal fear but Mathew raised his right arm to cover his eyes as he moved back, unsure if the flames would reach him or if Helga in her rage would target all those around her.<br/><br/>In a matter of moments however everything was back under control as ISIS promptly cooled her powers through various methods. "Joy, the literal figure of a fiery temperament. Talk about good fortunes." Mathew bitter muttered to himself as he lowered his arm, "<i>If Diego ever asks me about who I fear the most at this time, I know who to name.</i>"<br/><br/>As the team began to go their separate ways, either to relax or do something....else, Mathew choose to stay in the training room wanting to see what possibilities lay hidden in the room, everything within the property seemed to hide something, after all both ISIS and the general had mentioned that if they were to step out of line there would be consequences. Meaning that in each wall there was a potential deathtrap.<br/>And considering this was a training room designed to cater to each unique individual and thus could potentially hold possible hints to what could be used against them.<br/><br/>Mathew's mind was flooded by the varying thoughts of what the mansion kept secret, of what ISIS kept secret from them that it was only dumb luck that he saw movement from the corner of his eye, it flickered and with that Mathew dove to the side as a target dummy was hurled towards his direction. Paranoia was a terrible thing at times, after all in that one moment he could've simply sidestepped it rather than allow himself to risk further aggravating his limb. Course he could've also done the smarter thing and actually checked if whether or not it was even close to his location. But past reflections don't help a crippled man on the floor.<br/><br/>Letting out a soft groan Mathew gingerly pulled himself up, in his haste to dive out of the way he had caused his cane to skitter away. Thankfully ISIS hadn't yet decided to remove his 'sample earth' just yet allowing him to create a means to fetch his cane. Once more he focused his will into the sample and had it take shape of the snake once more until it came to rest by his cane, with a small gesture it coiled it's upper body around it and then made it's way back towards Mathew until it was in reach.<br/>"Well this is a fantastic start to an adventure. Suppose it could be worse, haven't been crippled further yet." He muttered once more to himself as he pulled himself up, "ISIS, is there a patch of land within the property where I could practice? I like the set up here but truthfully, I don't think I can test my limits in here. There simple isn't enough resources to... experiment with. If you don't mind me saying."<div class="messageTextEndMarker"> </div>