Mathias lit a cigar whilst waiting for Samuel, intently he listened to Boreas whom, like a wise and ancient sage advised him [b]"We need to be stronger Mathias, we need more power."[/b] A confused expression entered the mans weathered face. "We are powerful Boreas, we control a large estate, control the makings of a small army, we have just this second struck a major trading contract! Our power on the streets is rivaled only by those we have made our allies." This did little to convince the devourer who sighed [b]"True power Mathias, power from inside oneself. Mr. Ascher knows of such power, as does our friend Mr. Baxter. You have yet to learn the many bountiful skills I can offer."[/b] He was right, the kage was right. Mathias had started this year a crippled wreck, he had evolved little since the rapture whilst others had thrived and become virtually god-like. The realization had hit him hard, so much so that it required a second cigar immediately after the first. Mathias had to leave behind his old ways and become something more, something stronger; for his family, for his people, for survival.

Rounding up his men, he tasked two with escorting Samuel safely back to the estate, at this time it was unlikely that they would meet with any undesirables and thus was sure of his friends safety. As Samuel walked out of the lair, Mathias explained that he must run some errands around the city before morning came. "You can go straight to the estate if you like, or deal with any business on your way, whatever you do just make sure these men get home to see their kids ya hear? oh and when i get back i might have a surprise for you." With that he was gone.

The remaining seven men followed Mathias several miles to the West,[b]"Were going to the factory Mathias, your going to make some excellent choices this morning. We cant wait any longer, these people reached out to you for help, those who are worthy will be granted asylum within your walls, the others will take a different path."[/b] The ancient ones words held a grim presidence in his mind. "A different path? Boreas what is that, what are you doing?" Mathias struggled for a moment, trying to turn around but it was to no avail. By now Boreas had sneakily gained control of his host. Only then did Mathias realized that for the last twenty minutes Boreas had been the one controlling his movements, he was the one marching to the factory dwellers, Mathias could do nothing but wait and watch. "Boreas stop this, we had an agreement!" He exclaimed, calling upon the pact they had made shortly after the rapture. [b]"We agreed that I would emerge when we were in danger, well the longer we wait to get stronger, the more danger we are likely to face. Remember that I am on your side Mathias, I have grown fond of your family, i want to help keep them safe, let me protect us."[/b] With that, Mathias stopped resisting. Boreas was right. Within minutes they were infront of the factory, it was time.

OOC-Id like to keep this arc to be solely about Mathias if I can please, no jumping in :P