Hux could be patient. If the creature needed to rest before it could be useful to him, he didn't have any immediate plans. He could wait a little while. He continues to dry the exposed wet fur with the ragged towel as he studies the collar closer up, studying the strange magnetic symbols attached to it.

He doesn't ask it further questions. using the towel to wipe a spot on the floor clean before sitting down beside it. There's something disturbingly soothing about running his fingers through its fur and he waits, using this time to study the animal more closely.