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@Celtavian, excellent read, thanks.

Are you, as a group, going to continue to play the party of fugitives? The situation looks quite intriguing, after all, despite a very different premise. From this last report, I'm also curious how the "stand-off" characters feel about it; They helped their comrades, but at what price?

The story-telling bit caught my attention. Would you elaborate on that? Thanks

What if talismans were used/spent AFTER a roll?

A nice surprise: the fifth element of the party coming back to change the tide of events. A band of renegades. Cool.

Are these two captive PCs going to fight for their lives, or accept passively their fate?

Pace. To me this is a matter of pacing. The Gm slowly (apparently) built the situation; the players suddenly forced a change of pace. I like it. The rebellious factions should like it, and maybe the critical mass for a revolt in the kingdom (or whatever is in the Dm notes) is soon to be reached.

Fiction. Yes. From the additional info @Retreater has now added as backstory to this point, looks like the players are pretty engaged with the fiction/story, especially the "problematic duo". I am actually more convinced that the situation should be dealed with in-game. Events have snowballed...

Sure. They infact already had a chat about it after the session, as @Retreater informed us in the opening post. I'd like to offer a point of view that goes beyond the initial aut-aut: killing them vs deus ex machina, involving everyone at the table to consider & engage the present in-game...

That's reasonable, but since the OP said it is a campaign going on, even if the players acted out of boredom, that seems to me a general declaration of intent and a sort of specific plot twist. Not exactly something wrong per se. "To ruin the campaign", I don't think so, actually maybe...

I'm not fond of OOC discussions. I prefer to resolve things IC. As per the type of public punishment, pit them against a couple of minotaurs in a coliseum... and see if their comrades join in the fight to help them. Or, a royal rumble against a dozen of other disrespectful citizens that are...

The sentiment and inconsiderate actions of the two arrogant pc's should resonate in a lot of people in that kingdom. I would let consequences happen that involve the situation/setting/factions all around.

I guess, then, is there an option for multiple storytellers?

Excellent questions and answers, folks. @pemerton so is it the second edition of PV you are playing?

Some thoughts... Have a dense first session, with lots of details, questions & answers on backstory & background, in order to build Gm Fronts and start play with the shared content. If Pc chooses a Playbook with Multiclass Moves, start at second level having already taken the MC Move and...

Well, just following the rules, there's a chapter, for them can allow a variety of supporting characters and motivations. Having The Pc multiclass can open opportunity for their usage, since an adept/initiate would help in casting, while others in fighting, or doing thief stuff etc.

Make use of Henchmen, it is going to keep the Player busy, and she is gonna need'em, anyway. Every type of Henchmen has a different "cost", in order to follow willingly The Pc, and Money is just one of them.

Tell him nothing is free in the real world, or in a fantasy one. You gave him plenty of choices; if he is not pleased, it's his problem. That sounds like something to be discussed, not how to fulfill his expectations.

Can you please elaborate on that?

@Ovinomancer, great post above, useful example.