Kylo nearly tortures Poe (physically and psychologically) to death in order to find out where Rey/Luke are. While Poe is unconscious, Kylo searches through the pilot's mind in order to find the information he needs. However, instead he's greeted by memories of his childhood with Poe before The First Order was formed. When they were kids, Poe was like a big brother to Ben, although the future Sith would never admit it. Poe would always support and encourage Ben, giving him a sense of accomplishment, hope, and love. Even after he pledged himself to The Dark side, Ben's never forgotten the unconditional kindness Poe showered him with when they were little. Back in the present, as he's staring at a barely alive Poe, memories of their childhood come in flashes, confusing Kylo. He whispers an (honest) apology to his unconscious friend, knowing that Poe probably couldn’t hear him, before leaving his "friend" for dead.
Later, as Finn and BB8 - who have rescued their friend- sit beside a comatose Poe in medbay, Kylo sits alone and tries to force himself to suppress any sympathetic feelings he's had towards Poe. Ultimately, he continues to fail.
Kylo/Ben & Poe Torture
When they were kids, Poe was like a big brother to Ben, although the future Sith would never admit it. Poe would always support and encourage Ben, giving him a sense of accomplishment, hope, and love. Even after he pledged himself to The Dark side, Ben's never forgotten the unconditional kindness Poe showered him with when they were little. Back in the present, as he's staring at a barely alive Poe, memories of their childhood come in flashes, confusing Kylo. He whispers an (honest) apology to his unconscious friend, knowing that Poe probably couldn’t hear him, before leaving his "friend" for dead.
Later, as Finn and BB8 - who have rescued their friend- sit beside a comatose Poe in medbay, Kylo sits alone and tries to force himself to suppress any sympathetic feelings he's had towards Poe. Ultimately, he continues to fail.