[ That he'd react that poorly to it... Well, Childermass did have to bring this back up again. He'll look back to the daemon again, leaving his hand out a moment longer, as if hoping Celandine will return, but when she doesn't, he'll straight up and pull it back, settling it on a knee instead. ]

It's pointless to replace you when you both still have obligations to fulfill, on top of there not really being anyone else to do the job. However, she doesn't have to reward you with another favor if she's still angry with you by then. [ Which leaves him glancing towards Lambert once more. ] You two won't be able to avoid one another forever.