I think they may be worried that she could find a way to escape and hurt someone else.

[ which... is valid. brilith couldn't fault anyone for having doubts that some cage dropped over her would be an efficient long-term way of holding nikki. but there's something else on her mind too... ]

But the... the foam. She was sick, wasn't she? Maybe we should ask to get her some medicine, while she's in there.

[ even if it won't change everyone's opinions of her... it could still help nikki. that's what matters. ]