Hey, I'm supposed to be on a meditative retreat. We should go away together. I know a place far away from here where no one would recognize us. Yeah, it'll be like we're actually husband and wife instead of senator and Jedi.
I--I can't, Ani.
What do you mean, you can't? Oh, it's only two weeks. We'll be back before anyone even notices we're gone.
I have to bring this bill before the Senate. It's important.
Uh-huh. More important than the way you feel about me?
Not more important, but important. The work I do--the work we both do is in the service of the Republic, to protect those who would otherwise be powerless to protect themselves.
Of course. But those are ideals. Isn't our love more important to you?
But I--
No. No, but. To me, there's nothing more important than the way I feel about you. Nothing.
[Stands up to face Anakin] Anakin, don't be so--
Oh, you don't believe me.
I didn't say I--
I'll prove it. Just watch. [Pulls out his lightsaber] When I finished constructing my lightsaber, Obi-Wan said to me, "Anakin, this weapon is your life." This weapon is my life.
No, Anakin, I can't. A Jedi lightsaber is-- [Anakin puts the lightsaber in Padmé's hand] Wow, it's heavier than I thought.
It's yours. Believe me now?
If all you want to do is make fun of me, I think you should just go.
That's not what I want. Not at all.
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