"... no, I suppose not, but I'm sure you would have done it for most people." Jon deflects, awkward and obviously not used to this sort of thing. He regards Martin for a few moments, neatly but nervously folding the handkerchief now that it wasn't needed.

"You... seem upset. Did I do something wrong here?" He finally asks, genuine in his confused concern. "I'm sure they'll drop these rumors, if you're worried about it. I think it was more passing nasty comments for whatever reason, not an attack." And now they'd probably talk about him being a crazy loser or whatever.