[He can understand Jon's reluctance to totally count the lords incompetent or competent. Tewkesbury sees the same frustrations in his fellow lords, though it's not quite the same. Jon is the king.

He grimaces at Jon talking about the betrayal and his people's suffering. He can't even imagine that sort of thing, how awful that must have been to witness.

He looks up at him.]

You're wise, Jon Snow of Westeros. [He gives him a smile.] You're the king for a reason. And though we have talked very little, I can tell you have heart. You wouldn't have scared off bullies for me if you didn't.

[His smile fades then.] You've suffered so much, though. How do you cope?