The real problem is that Ysalwen expected Nathaniel to be the one to know what he was doing with training the troops, largely because of his experience in the Free Marches. Having that not be the case is --

Well.

Unpleasant.

Meanwhile, Cullen has asked an excellent question, and it distracts her at least momentarily from her irritation with Nathaniel and training exercises.

"Hmm. I would say Eamon, but I don't think he has anyone to spare, even this long after -- Redcliffe."

Um. Not mentioning possessed little boys is probably wise.

"I could get someone from Orzammar. Probably a Legionnaire, but maybe not. I'd say Oghren, but he's a drunk and a berserker, and I don't need more than one of those."

Hmm.

"Someone human -- that I'd have to ask Alistair for, and I'm not exactly keen on taking favors from Anora, even by proxy, yet."