"Well, that's not just rank, is it? I may not know what the Death Watch is, but I can surmise by the name that those who serve there probably do warrant some measure of respect afterwards." But it's not just an empty title with nothing else there to back it up. "And I am not really disagreeing with you about that, pointing out a reason behind something is not the same as agreeing with it."

"I honestly do think he should have extended his trust to you, hard as it likely would have been for him, for one cannot expect it in turn if one is not willing to offer it as well." Especially if one is supposed to lead. "It was not weakness. It was your duty."