"Thank you." No comment from the person, but no attack either, so Anders is satisfied enough. "I won't be too long. It's cold out here, and I could use a break from the bears."

When all else fails, keep talking. Especially if the other person seems disinclined to speak with him. There's a part of him that's always straining for attention even though he's one of the people in Thedas who could most use less of the spotlight.

"Have you encountered many of them? I'm a healer. I could assist." There's no hiding it when he's in robes with a staff on his back, really. He's never wanted to hide it. It shouldn't be a cause for shame.