The successful fight with the stag settled Trillion's resolve. He isn't a boy, but a prince on a mission.
Ember has impossibly convinced everyone he must go north regardless of his broken condition. The trail lies ahead and they are days behind. They need some luck.
Florence has exploded into feral mob violence and the streets are unsafe for anyone.
The contrast between Gianlucci's illplaced piety and Matteo's irreverent practicality is stark. It makes me wonder how long these two can last.