[ He frowns and cross his arms. A hand sneaks out and rubs over his face, keenly aware of how embarrassing this is going to get for him. ]
When Padme and I got married, we said vows. We vowed to protect each other, we vowed that my life is hers and hers is mine. Just because she has faced down danger before, and will face it down herself, it doesn't mean it would ever sit well for me. Any threat that she faces becomes a danger that threatens our lives. The fact that I could be the cause of any of that makes it even worse.
What do you want to hear, Ahsoka? That I'm fine with the idea that my wife will always be in some kind of danger? That our lives will never be peaceful?
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When Padme and I got married, we said vows. We vowed to protect each other, we vowed that my life is hers and hers is mine. Just because she has faced down danger before, and will face it down herself, it doesn't mean it would ever sit well for me. Any threat that she faces becomes a danger that threatens our lives. The fact that I could be the cause of any of that makes it even worse.
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... But ... danger is an inherent part of the lives we lead, isn't it? Not to mention, the life Padmé leads too.
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What do you want to hear, Ahsoka? That I'm fine with the idea that my wife will always be in some kind of danger? That our lives will never be peaceful?
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[She pauses, seemingly lost for words. Then she sighs.]
... This is stupid. I was only trying to reassure you that Padmé can take care of herself, and somehow we've ended up arguing.
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That's because you did such a great job of reassuring me.
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[It's a weak attempt to inject some dry humour and levity back into the conversation. Ahsoka's version of an olive branch.]
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Let's hope there isn't a next time.