[ They aren't so close, but Hux can tell there's hesitance in his answer. In a way, to be expected– he could be here to tell Steve anything.

But, he'll stick to facts, because there's not a use for anything else. ]

How to handle him better. You're in his brood, so you'll be most exposed to his less than stellar control. [ Understatement of the year. ] It might help to know where he's coming from, though there's no guarantee he'll be any more understandable.

[ He's known him for a while and he's still puzzled. Frustrated, mostly. ]