[ She looks upon him sympathetically. ] Yet, even though you say that.... [ That they disgust him. ] ...You still protect them, don't you? And fight for them. Both you and your men.

[ She feels she needs to point this out to him. He may be a prideful man-- and she certainly gets the feeling that it's all too easy for him to look down on others, but-- ] Even if they ridicule you, even if they don't know how difficult a battle or war might be, you are still fighting for your empire, whether or not those within it are grateful. [ And whether or not he wins a battle for them or not. ]

...That makes you honorable, I think. [ He might not be looking at her, but her tone carries her smile and reassurance. ]