❝ perhaps it is, ❞ he teased in return, though then thought better of it.
❝ please don’t tell anakin i ever said that. he doesn’t take it serious enough as it is. ❞
he chuckled and shook his head. ❝ you are allowed time for peace, padmé. you don’t have to be working all hours of the day. ❞
“ oh? you’ll have quite a bit of EXPLAINING to do if he finds out. the way he talks about his time as your padawan make you sound rather harsh. “
laughter escapes her lips, which she does little to muffle. “ don’t worry—- your secret’s safe with me. i guess you can add jedi secret keeper to my repertoire. “ the laughter in her expression quieted to somber seriousness. “ i know. but—- i agreed to the responsibility of being the voice of reason for the people. the needs of so many far outweigh my own. “