[ His jaw sets, a muscle twitching in the corner. ]

I wouldn't say that, no. A life may extinguish and begin anew under many circumstances, but geographical shift is not one of them.

[ He speaks as if he politely disagrees, when inside his dislike ramps up several notches only to crank straight up to a burn when Pierce is candid with his passive-aggressive arrogance. Luckily, Hux has dealt with that for years already and simply nods, neither agreeing or counteracting the statement. To challenge such a set will gains him nothing, only creates obstacles, and unlike some he can actually lay a self-imposed balm over his temper. ]

My thanks for your time, [ as he rises to leave, fuming at Ren for cultivating yet another shadow for them to live under, ] this meeting has been highly appreciated.