I'm not sure making them look gross would work, especially since the magebreaker would probably consider that a reason to toss Miko out, but giving Mateikis different ideas or occupying him otherwise would definitely work. Like, say, roping him or one of his friends I go a duel or such.
I'll also try too remember to always include the Clocks, even if nothing changed, to make the situation a little more readable at a glance.