One of the prominent things about Damien, even from this chapter is the way he seems to take in everything with the frank curiosity of someone who isn't afraid of much, even when he's in a place that is so different to home. Given the sheer amount of fear that the Fae generates, what with wards and spells and everything, it seems to be a rare thing, whether in east or western lands.

Then again, this is a man who will travel across the wildest and most dangerous places, so I suppose a city really shouldn't be a cause for concern.