[ he should probably give up. part of him — and no small part, either — knows this. what does he expect to accomplish that nobody else has been able to? if han solo couldn't bring kylo back, what chance does he have? he doesn't know how to approach anyone or anything with a subtle touch. they're both trying to make the other understand things that they won't, out of sheer stubbornness if nothing else.

but here he goes, back in the saddle. again. for the millionth time. ]

Okay, you know what? I wanna know. Tell me what you want. Besides, uh, controlling me. What do you wanna get out of all this. Make me understand.

[ for what it's worth, he's earnest. ]