Quicksilver

Saeris fumes as they ride, annoyed with both Fisher and Carrion. Saeris and Onyx are both alarmed by the shrieking of shades, but Fisher is unbothered by the spirits as they cannot harm anyone. Fisher and Saeris argue over whether Fisher knew she kissed him to steal from him. Fisher is amused, Saeris infuriated as she insists that he, too, is attracted to her.

They reach a pub. Fisher instructs a stable hand to watch over the still unconscious Carrion. The diversity of Fae in the pub astonishes Saeris. They order drinks. Fisher uses strong alcohol to disinfect Saeris’s various cuts, as he suspects Fae illnesses would be extremely potent against a human. She accuses him of enjoying causing pain, but he retorts that he is merely willing to do so when necessary. He intends to keep her safe as he needs her to end the war and his exile.

Fisher explains their destination is his birthplace, Cahlish, on the Yvelian borderlands. Fisher’s father Finran was long suspicious of Belikon, so he established wards to prevent Belikon or his allies from entering Cahlish. The wards will remain while Fisher and his lineage exist.

Ren arrives, announcing that Belikon is furious about Fisher’s abrupt departure, since Fisher took not only Saeris, but Solace, which Ren reveals was Finran’s sword.