as a title far more precious than a queen or a senator escaped from luke's tongue and the sound of fast paced steps followed it, the small container of rosy blusher that'd been in her hands got set aside. she turned in her seat to have a look towards the bedroom door and rested her palms down on her thighs, covered by a pearl white dressing gown. a gentle smile rose on her mouth — all of a sudden the little hours of sleep weighed nothing and being awake was 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠. whereas the concept of her work slipping through her fingers had once been her greatest fear, it was losing loved ones that'd ended up forcibly taking that crown, to never again let it go. becoming a distant figure to him was a thought that'd begun persistently haunting her, resulting in a well deserved time off duty.

with her thumbs tracing the backs of luke's hands that'd found a way in those of hers, padmé's cordial laughter followed his eager inquiry. it appeared that someone was even more pleased about her temporary leave than she was. ❝ well, well, if it ain't my ever attentive sunbeam ❞, she hummed in response, freeing her right hand to lightly tap luke's nose with her 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐩, ❝ yes, darling. i thought it would be about time for you and i to explore the galaxy a little bit. it's been a long time since we last had some adventures, hasn't it. ❞ too long, in fact, but melancholy had no room here now.