He's never tried to make anyone feel better by poking around in their minds. It's encouraging, knowing that some of his more finely-honed skills can be put to good uses. He hugs her back, blaster pointed at the ground and finger off the trigger. Yeah, sure, this is absolutely safe in every way.

"I think I'm a mistake that I want you to make." Quiet. Not the right thing to say, probably, but at least he's not trying to deceive her.