[Justice, why you gotta bring my man down? Alex is actually smiling a bit as Anders comments about Hawke, his lips quirked.]

Hawke .. the big fellow with the beard, right? Like's to give his opinion in the most smart assed manner possible? [He grins, amusement in his gaze.] He's certainly a good one to have at your back in a time of need, at any rate. [Indeed, the man had been quick of mind and foot when the crocodiles had made themselves known.

Then a laugh.]

Was Isabella one of your party, then? [Because he cannot possibly imagine this being the Isabella that the Keep has come to know and love. The angelic girl would faint at even the suggestion..

His expression softens a bit and his head tilts slightly to one side.]

Does Justice allow you to drink, Anders?