The market was fun, the healers and Fae counsel not so much. It all seemed so one sided. The subtle hints of Kieran seeing the bald bitch, and Helmsfirth agents, was nice foreshadowing. It does seem that Rory’s small use of magic being so draining is a problem. Hopefully this ancient bonding ritual will be a good thing for them, and not a problem. Seems like more of a hero’s journey for Kieran. And will he be able to get it done in time.
Seem unusually convenient that the majority of the soldiers are away from the castle for the coronation… with the threat of attack coming. I think the counsel is going to be thrown into disarray with the attack. Hopefully they are crowned beforehand.