I also do not know the series, but also say option 2. For one thing, I've found that if you don't do what you're partial to in these situations, it can end with a lack of interest or a feeling of being discontent.

But more specific to this situation, it sounds like it'll be... A big thing to work with, but you'll always have something to do with her and you can have her grow and such. And when I played Naveen and was stuck without him being able to grow as in canon -- Or at all, for that matter. -- it was really frustrating.

So yeah my disorganized thoughts.