Ben was aware of two things: how unwelcome he was amongst the Resistance, and how greatly their numbers had diminished.
When Ben was growing up, the Rebels had a strong foothold against their oppressors. Now, he was painfully aware just how few of the original leaders were left. Some had died of old age; others had sacrificed themselves for the Resistance. And here the remainder stood, some ready to forgive their former General's son while others were ready to throw him into the nearest sarlacc pit.
"It's a disgrace," one of the lieutenants said. "After all he has wrought upon the us-"
"The blame cannot be placed solely on one person," Rey said defensively. Ben gave her a sideways glance in hopes that he could make eye contact and stop Rey before she continued, but his she pressed on. "Or did everyone forget Snoke's lengthy hold on the First Order?"
"You have no right to say such things," another individual said. "You may have piloted with us for a few years, but not only did you unexpected leave the Resistance and your Jedi training, you fled to be with the enemy,"
"Ben is not your enemy," Rey said. "The First Order is. Hux is. And most importantly, the Darkness is,"
"You're right," the lieutenant said scornfully. "Ben is not our enemy, because the Solo boy was murdered years ago by Kylo Ren,"
"The man before us is not Kylo Ren," Rey insisted. "If he were, Master Luke and I would not be having this conversation with you,"
"Then both you and Luke are murderous traitors as well,"
Rey stepped forward in a flash of anger, only to have Luke lay a calming hand on her shoulder. "Perhaps it's time we adjourned for the day," Captain Connix* cut in, "And resumed this discussion tomorrow,"
[*Since years have past since TLJ, I've given Billie Lourd's character a higher ranking in this series]