Hermione could only smile when Iskandar agreed that he'd noticed that people were continuously surprised by his demeanor. It was refreshing in its own way, certainly, but he had to see how it could be a bit jarring, especially for those native to Thedas who scarcely even offered an olive branch to one another, depending on whether the other person was a mage or Qunari or Orlesian.

Tilting her head a bit, she tried not to seem as though she were entertaining an idealistic fancy as she asked, "Are you sure you're up to the challenge? Things can get a bit bleak hereabouts. Quite quickly, too, I might add."