[He looks at Ren for a little while longer, before he eventually closes his eyes as suggested. Now comes the real challenge, trying to think of nothing, emptying himself of all thoughts.]
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[He's definitely silent and it seems to be working, but just a few seconds later, his mind strays to other things. The Order, returning home, the next lead that he should follow, anything but just remaining blank.]
[Ren, of course, can tell when there's stillness and when there's not, even if he can't directly read what's going on in Hux's head. The fact that the general needs coaching is no surprise, so he's prepared.
His words are quiet and deliberate, his tone meant to help ease Hux into the proper mindset.]
Empty your mind. There is nothing else that needs your attention right now. Set everything aside.
[There's a small amount of frustration that's coming from Hux, aware that he's not quite emptying his mind as instructed. While some part of him knows that Ren is only trying to help, his agitation only increases from the advice.]
There's always something that requires my attention.
[That is true back on the Finalizer at least, although they're in Verens now. However, Hux can't help his natural response to a comment like that.]
[A frown crosses his face at the retort, but perhaps surprisingly, Hux doesn't continue to argue with him. Instead, he keeps his mouth closed and tries to do what he's told. This isn't something he wants to fail, especially after telling Ren that he can do it.]
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[Hux lasts longer this time and when his thoughts threaten to reemerge, he attempts to shove it down. It's definitely not perfect, but he's definitely trying at least.]
[It's an admirable attempt, even if Kylo thinks it won't last terribly long. Even so, he won't interrupt Hux's concentration with any comments, and instead closes his eyes as he focuses on emptying his own mind.
These moments of silence have become even more necessary since he's been here, plagued by things he'd never had to question and the constant buzz of the crystal network in a space he'd mostly had to himself before. Hux attempting to join in with the silence can only help, Ren thinks—at least, until the redhead gets fed up with it.]
[The struggle between keeping his mind blank and letting his thoughts wander back to objectives and missions finally stops as Hux opens eyes with a frustrated noise. He lasted about five minutes, but it's apparent that the general seems more frustrated now than earlier. He doesn't want to admit that he couldn't meditate properly, but Hux knows that his failure is rather obvious.]
[He's definitely not trying to meditate any longer. Maybe he'll try again some other time, just to show Ren that he's capable of it at least, but not right now. Instead, he's staring at the masked man sitting across from him, almost trying to guess what is going through his head.]
[He's shared enough of his issues with Hux that he feels confident in that statement, and he has no desire to go into the details at the moment. He's trying to brush that sort of thing away, not focus on it.]
[If Ren doesn't want to talk about them, then Hux won't bring it up again. It's unnecessary anyway and he needs to save all his patience for Skywalker Drama in the future. Although, admittedly, he gives somewhat of a damn about Ren's problems than the other members of his melodramatic family.]
How long do you meditate, normally? [He'll go back to the current conversation. Hux wants to see how long Ren can do this, a sort of goal to aim for.]
[He doesn't sound so much accusatory as he does curious. Surely the General knows their minds work very differently, just as much as they differ in their roles within the Order.]
I've been trained for years to focus on the Force and allow nothing else to impede it. I didn't learn how to maintain it for that long in a day.
If you can't achieve it, I suppose there's no reason for me to explain its benefits to you.
[Though he did already try, to an extent. He still doesn't expect Hux will ever really be capable of it, at least not anytime soon, so he'll leave it at that.]
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[He's definitely silent and it seems to be working, but just a few seconds later, his mind strays to other things. The Order, returning home, the next lead that he should follow, anything but just remaining blank.]
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His words are quiet and deliberate, his tone meant to help ease Hux into the proper mindset.]
Empty your mind. There is nothing else that needs your attention right now. Set everything aside.
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There's always something that requires my attention.
[That is true back on the Finalizer at least, although they're in Verens now. However, Hux can't help his natural response to a comment like that.]
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You can either do it, or not do it. Arguing will not help you find calm.
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[Hux lasts longer this time and when his thoughts threaten to reemerge, he attempts to shove it down. It's definitely not perfect, but he's definitely trying at least.]
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These moments of silence have become even more necessary since he's been here, plagued by things he'd never had to question and the constant buzz of the crystal network in a space he'd mostly had to himself before. Hux attempting to join in with the silence can only help, Ren thinks—at least, until the redhead gets fed up with it.]
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I fail to see how you find this relieving.
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Ren takes a slow breath, and his voice is almost sleepy when he responds, though it's clear enough and he's not mumbling.]
Spending a few moments to quiet my mind... It's important, when conflict comes so easily.
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[He's definitely not trying to meditate any longer. Maybe he'll try again some other time, just to show Ren that he's capable of it at least, but not right now. Instead, he's staring at the masked man sitting across from him, almost trying to guess what is going through his head.]
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[He's shared enough of his issues with Hux that he feels confident in that statement, and he has no desire to go into the details at the moment. He's trying to brush that sort of thing away, not focus on it.]
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[If Ren doesn't want to talk about them, then Hux won't bring it up again. It's unnecessary anyway and he needs to save all his patience for Skywalker Drama in the future. Although, admittedly, he gives somewhat of a damn about Ren's problems than the other members of his melodramatic family.]
How long do you meditate, normally? [He'll go back to the current conversation. Hux wants to see how long Ren can do this, a sort of goal to aim for.]
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[Good luck on reaching that, Hux.]
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You are able to not think of anything for hours? [Just the thought of that is stressful to Hux.]
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[He doesn't sound so much accusatory as he does curious. Surely the General knows their minds work very differently, just as much as they differ in their roles within the Order.]
I've been trained for years to focus on the Force and allow nothing else to impede it. I didn't learn how to maintain it for that long in a day.
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[Hux admitted, not bothering to hide what he truly means from Ren this time.]
Imagining it is stressful for me.
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[It still doesn't really answer why, though he gets an idea of the reason when Hux continues.]
I suppose peace of mind would be a foreign concept for you, with your constant plans for the future.
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Well, of course. Some of us need to plan ahead, battle tactics and various strategies. We are in the middle of a war back home.
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[Though he did already try, to an extent. He still doesn't expect Hux will ever really be capable of it, at least not anytime soon, so he'll leave it at that.]
Is there anything else you wanted to discuss?
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[Hux is definitely a bit defensive. It doesn't help that he only lasted a few minutes when Ren could do this for hours.]
No, I only came here to bring up the meeting with your family.
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[He's not really judging at this point; he's just making a neutral observation. You can say what you like, Hux, but Kylo knows you better than that.]
Alright. If you would, close the door behind you.