In an effort to calm the conservative court faction's ire - and the progressive faction's enthusiasm - Jurao and Braelin continue to attend public events together. Meanwhile, they learn more about old acquaintances and make new friends as their relationship...
Malson and Beneford get settled in as Braelin gets back to work... and as the King and his parnter prepare for their first court event together.
Though perhaps there are other things on things on Jurao's gardener's mind than just mandatory social events...
Braelin recovers from his recent surgery, and Jurao - after consulting his patron deity - takes some time away from the daily work of kingship to be with him. He ends up spending more time with his partner's family, and an old friend pays a visit.
A ceremony...
A few weeks after his sister left town, Leland finally begins his one-on-one magic tutoring lessons with the Heir of the woman who nearly killed him. Luckily for him Rosalind Bloodswell is less murderous and a good teacher, even if they're in a bad mood....