Istredd is the opposite of judgment considering he went through this himself. They both are people who are used to having abilities at their fingertips. It puts them at a disadvantage compared to people who are used to being powerless or doesn't rely on them the same way.

"I never realized how much I depended on my Chaos until now." In fact, Istredd thought of himself as a pretty mage-light person compared to the others. He focused more on his work and research, his magic always felt like a secondary strength. But now he is far more aware. His Chaos has been used by him every day, most of the day.

He offers Anakin a hand up if he'd like to get away from the vine wall, getting to his feet as well. Perhaps if they were in Thorne he might be tenser around someone he knows has a connection with Yennefer, but that would be ridiculously petty in the pit, and he has no interest in it. Jealousy is a pointless emotion in the first place.

"They seem to enjoy putting us in peril from every possible angle."