"I see it," he continued softly, hoping he was making sense- he was a little concerned he had made things worse, rather than better. "What you are... trying. Here. With me. What you are trying to do. To be. I see it."

You don't have to be afraid, he wanted to add - but he didn't want Hux to think he thought him weak or vulnerable. So instead, he wrapped his arm around him and pulled him close.