I had considered it.

[ His eyes flick over Thranduil for a moment, drinking him in, but he bites his own tongue. ]

She is from a world where the Gods walk among people without pause. She called me much the same. [ And it's obvious just how much he hates that idea, please do not label him as any kind of God. ] I have already considered my options. My faith in her is strong, but she does not have the trust I have in you.

[ A sigh. ]

She asks for nothing but to help. To serve.