Novelliseringen visar att Rey berättade för honom (via hennes styrka) att han gick tillbaka till sitt rum och inte berätta för någon vad som hände.
“I will remove these restraints. And leave this cell, with the door open, and retire to my living quarters. I will speak of this encounter to no one.”
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There was no hesitation. “I will drop my weapon,” he said. He set it on the floor, opened the cell door, and headed out, presumably to his living quarters.
Vi lär oss senare att han gjorde det tillbaka till hans kvarter. Efter Reys flykt är han debriefed men det verkar inte finnas några ytterligare förgreningar. Ren verkar acceptera att han lurades av en Force-användare istället för inkompetent i sina uppgifter.
“Yes.” Ren’s voice was almost indifferent, as if the bulk of his thoughts were elsewhere. He looked at the officer. “The trooper who was on guard?” “Still being debriefed, sir. He doesn’t remember what happened. One minute he was at his post, at ease. The next, he found himself in his quarters, changing out of uniform. Initial assessment indicates he is telling the truth.” The officer hesitated. “If you would wish to try stronger methods I can…”
“No—no. Keep questioning him. Just—questioning. He may remember something.” His tone darkened. “The girl. She’s here somewhere. There’s nowhere for her to go. When you find her, bring her…” His voice drifted away, as did his attention.