"Then you need to be extra careful. But maybe it's different for you, you all aren't living elbow to elbow with the people in charge." Mat does realize that in the Free Cities, there's probably a bit more distance and privacy for the Summoned. Not that he's ever actually spoken to either of Thorne's royalty, but he's been in the same room as them. And he lives in their home.

"That's why I'm nervous. They watch us close, they keep us close." His voice is lowered now, but he puts a pleasant expression on his face. Just in case.

Living in Thorne has made him even more paranoid.

"I'm still having magic lessons, I have two teachers now. And I know it's no secret. So even if they see me as a silly idiot, they just might consider me a useful silly idiot."