[Anakin blinked at that answer – because really, wasn’t it love that made the flaws endurable? But he was never one to pry any further than this into anyone’s relationship. If Leia said she couldn’t imagine them being married, despite what she felt about him, that was the answer Anakin accepted.]

That’s… a diplomatic approach.

[Which meant they needed a new subject. Except, small talk with your future daughter wasn’t a subject covered at the Temple. Anakin really isn’t sure what to say.]

Have you been- did you arrive a while ago? I wasn’t paying attention to any new arrivals. Did Padmé tell you want you needed to know about this place?