A flicker of dread slid down Ben's spine. He'd heard stories. Not all who were brought to the Fleet were from the same timelines, or even the same universes. Was Hux from his future?

He needed more information. For now, he felt - hoped - it would be best to play along. And doing so meant following the impression that Hux thought very little of him. He would not admit even to himself how that rankled.

"You do not have to go along with it as long as you do not interfere. I think it will be of great benefit."