[John would have no idea why Hux was confused if the other man hadn't said anything about it. The accusation catches him off guard, and even then he has to mentally play back what he had said in an attempt to pinpoint the offense.]

Mocking? I usually make it a point to let my targets of ridicule know what is happening within the moment. If you're referring to "dearest," then you'll simply have to get used to it.

[He kicks at the ground idly. John's speech is peppered in terms of endearment that don't necessarily have any weight behind them. It's more of a verbal pattern than anything, and not one on which he often stops to reflect.] Not going to change the way I talk.