[ Why does this always happen? Why is it that no matter what she does, he can't resist bringing up Ben, and even when she tries to make him understand, he resists? Rey puffs out a breath that sounds, well, somewhat irritated. She's clearly getting ready for an exit strategy from this conversation. ]

The Force brought us together for a reason. This isn't just about a power we have, Keith. It's about what we were given that power to do. [ She holds up her hand. ] I'm not talking about swaying people's minds. The Jedi and the Republic were inextricably linked—when the Jedi fell, so did the Republic. No one's worried about that.

I'm talking about … our purpose.

[ There's something profound in how she says it. ]

I don't know how to explain it. I'm not even sure I understand it completely yet.