It still matters. Our choices do matter, Jyn. [ he might not be able to feel it, but he can still tell that something about this awkward little hug helps her. when she leans in, he settles his arm neatly around her, slotting them together almost perfectly. ]

[ he looks down at her, surprised. what jyn says matters more than what anyone from the future might, even if it turns over his stomach with nerves he doesn't understand. ]

I did what I had to. [ he squeezes her shoulders, lest she think he doesn't appreciate it, even if he can't figure out how to say thank you without using the words 'thank you.' he'd probably rather be remembered by jyn than a stranger anyway, with how she still trusts him despite knowing what he has done. he expected to be forgotten. but jyn won't. ] And whatever happens to the Rebellion in the future - we got the plans out. That is important.