He could tell, just by looking at Jon, that it had been some time since they had last seen each other. Jon has grown older, but it's not just a physical change. Knowing Jon like he does, Ned knows that it isn't just physical scars that Jon carries. So it doesn't surprise him that Jon would have some updates to give him.

"So. It seems we have a few things to talk about."

[ooc: No worries! Maybe one of these days I'll make up my mind about apping.]