"There is something I managed to accomplish that you would never understand, something that was long over due, regardless of the remainder of the situation." He still felt it, the moment when his blade erupted from the hilt where he and his father both touched, the faint hum as it went up his arm, the heat and glow of the crimson energy that went through and finally delivered to his father as much pain as had been given to him.

Beyond the bandage across his face, trying to keep the wounded flesh healing as smooth as possible despite the burn, Ren studied Hux for a time before giving a rude snort. "Really? Is that the line you plan to deliver to the Great Leader? I'm sure he'll take to that concept fantastically well."