"I agree that putting us in this position was not well considered," Herian replies, evenly, voice soft and measured. "However Provost, I respectfully disagree that Lakshmi Bai should not be the custodian of this item. Having worked with her in the field, I would say that a resource that grants her the ability to carry on is something that should stay in her hands. It being away from her person would undermine its effectiveness and, from what we have seen, it's purpose in healing. I would suggest that instead the blackwater remain on her person at all times, and we consider matters further for when she is in the field."

Her gaze moves back to Lakshmi.

"As for promising your service to others, I would remind that you have joined the Inquisition, and that there are times when our decisions on where you might be placed, as you say, that may conflict with promises you have made." Her tone is cautioning, faintly reprimanding, and she looks back to Coupe and Thranduil both. "Best we have a meeting with Lakshmi Bai in private, for confirming details and discussing different possibilities, and then we can look to consulting with relevant experts as we see fit."