[He's used to that information earning some concern, but he always feels weird lying about it, so dealing with the pity/concern/worry is par for the concern.]

I get it, kinda did the mercenary thing for a bit so I can't exactly throw stones.

[Taako can understand being desperate enough to sign up with an organization just because it's freedom or money or safety.]

Pretty sure the people here from your galaxy are part of the Rebellion but if you want I'll give 'em your name once we're outta this stupid forest? See if they wanna reach out.

[Because thinking about it, he's relatively certain Cassian might straight up murder Taako if he name dropped him.]