Felt like something to sleep in, to me. But they'll give you more clothes, you just have to ask. I've been given all sort of things, just asking.

[It is nice, he has to admit. The sort of thing Mat's dreamed of his whole life. Yes, the price is more or less being a pampered prisoner, but...if he doesn't have any choice, he'd rather be kept comfortably.]

And they don't care if you take on work in town. I don't have a job, exactly, I'm not quite suited to a proper job, but I sing and entertain in taverns. Make some coin and you can buy whatever's to your tastes.

[While Thorne doesn't provide money, they don't take it away, either. And there are plenty in the castle town that are eager to hire Summoned. He never has a problem finding a hearth to perform at. Plenty of custom are generous when the hat goes round, too.

At Alicent's agreement, Mat's grin widens.]

I can help with both the hunting and the magic, Lady Alicent! The lessons for the apprentice mages, you can join in on them. The classes for beginners are very simple to follow. I bet you'll be casting spells of your own in a week's time.