Given a little time, he would probably do that in this world.

He takes Han's look as an invitation to try again with some consideration and delicacy. The thought that he'll have to cater to the girl's wants if he's going to teach her anything rankles, but she does need to learn. He wants to teach her and see her channel all of that remarkable raw power of hers into something formidable.

"May I adjust your grip, Rey?" Why doesn't he just get on his knees and beg? It would hardly be more difficult.