[That gets a startled look out of him, and he pauses for a few moments as he tries to process that.]
Father figure? Do you really think he sees me that way?
[Their age difference seems so small, it hadn't occurred to Anakin that he'd be viewed as being father-like. He thinks he likes that idea, but he'll have to dwell on it later. Her question seems to weighted and important to put off.]
[He hopes she doesn't doubt that. He'd cut his heart out and leave it in her hands if she asked, knowing she'd never harm it. She can be trusted with his very life, in a world where few people can be. She would never betray him, and he knows this down to his bones.]
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Father figure? Do you really think he sees me that way?
[Their age difference seems so small, it hadn't occurred to Anakin that he'd be viewed as being father-like. He thinks he likes that idea, but he'll have to dwell on it later. Her question seems to weighted and important to put off.]
I trust you more than I've trusted anyone else in my life, Padmé.
[He hopes she doesn't doubt that. He'd cut his heart out and leave it in her hands if she asked, knowing she'd never harm it. She can be trusted with his very life, in a world where few people can be. She would never betray him, and he knows this down to his bones.]