[His confession surprises her. As a result, there is a period of silence while she picks up the tea bags he had brought and deposits one in each mug to steep. Somehow, that seemed unlike the Kylo Ren she had grown to know -- but she also knew of the conundrum that he spoke of.

She'd done it to Daario Naharis, after all. Some things were bigger than individual relationships.]

Well. I am certain she is hurt, if that is the case. Common folk often lack proper perspective when it comes to the responsibilities of being a ruler.

[There is understanding in her tone, and she accepts his reasoning -- even if she believes there is likely more to Rey's side of things. She finds the knowledge does not ease the feeling of being abandoned.]