He snorts at the reference to Iskandar. There are no nicknames more fitting than big and loud and variations thereof, in his opinion, but the snort is still fond.

"Orzammar is a useful base. I can't blame anyone for taking position here." And he's assuming that they're not going to be doing nothing. Not if they're going to be passing on information. "You're tired, I'm guessing, from the way you sat. Did you need water or healing? I can offer both."