As Said By Alistair Theirin [Accepting!]

"That, of course, depends entirely on there being a... self to do something with," Alistair tells the fine lady pirate sitting there across from him and his Grey Warden companion. "Which, you know, isn't really... certain, yet. Death and dismemberment around every corner."

Isabela has been teaching his compatriot how to duel. Alistair isn't exactly certain that it will help when they face a dragon, but he's been surprised before.