[ the senate was no place for a jedi , but that had always suited anakin fine . between obi - wan’s never - ending lectures and the council’s endless disappointment in him , he’d sat through enough speeches for a lifetime , and he didn’t care about the trade routes of a far - off system . anakin had no interest in politics , and he had no interest in the politicians — but there was , of course , ONE senator who made it all worthwhile .
it had been years since his last true interaction with padmé , but she was just as he remembered ; just as powerful , just as captivating , and just as beautiful . the senate chamber hosted thousands of officials , but none commanded attention in the way she did .
anakin reminded himself once again that he was here on assignment , but these tasks were his favorite . it was his job to keep the senator safe , and he would never turn down an opportunity to watch her — not even when she seemed this annoyed by the necessity . ] it’s only protocol , m’lady . you won’t even know i’m here ; you have my word .