Perhaps the heightened emotions were taking a toll on both of them as well. In any case, Jyn was grateful (and relieved) for a little bit of explanation - although it still hurt to know that Cassian had gone through an unknown period of time maybe not wanting to die, but waiting for it nonetheless.

She ducked her head to take a shaky little breath, nodding her agreement as he mentioned Scarif and shared with her how he'd felt at what they both thought was the end. How could he have known that -

"I felt the same. That ... if I had to die, I was glad to have done something good first. I was ready, I think, and content enough to have been there with you."

Jyn raised her head again, her gaze finding Cassian's, holding it. "I don't want to waste the chance that we've been given. Especially because we are alive to see this day. I don't think I could stand making it to this point and then ... losing you."