[Again he's a little surprised, but in a good way; he even offers a small smile.]

That is much better, yes. I think leaving the decision to Henry is a good one, for many reasons.

[From what little he's spoken to Henry he seems capable, and probably a lot more impartial about Will than Maketh might be. Lance isn't entirely sure about Will's field-readiness, so he can't make any judgements there, but he does think giving him a chance to prove himself is not just fair but probably good for Will.]

And recognizing that relying on Henry's judgement is a better choice in this situation is a large step in the right direction.

[It shows self-awareness and a willing to trust someone else with a major decision, both of which are important.]