A simpleton? The more reasonable side of Hux, the part of him that was usually in control, just told him to ignore Ren's nonsense and just continue on. But... he just couldn't let him get the last word in, not this time. What would it say about him if he just allowed this to continue? Worst case scenario, Ren would think of it as a weakness.

"And I thought you'd fit in so well." Hux sarcastically replied. "You have as many outbursts as one."