Alistair wasn't the only one that was confused by waking up to a change of scenery. Elissa was travelling to far away lands in search of a cure for the Calling, but she expected to be awake during those travels.
And not in possession of some strange box.
Or walking turtles.
And definitely not a familiar voice nearby.
"Alistair?" she called out, heading towards the voice. "What are you doing here?"