You are my family. [ She will remain holding him until he no longer needs it.

Her mother had used to tell her, when she was little, My love for you runs as deep as the oceans at our heart. It had been an old, poetic thing, a reference to the oceans running through Naboo's core, and Padme had always laughed even as it gave her warmth.

Padme understands the sentiment much better, these days. ]

And even if I were not, I hope and believe I would still be able to see you for the man you are, and recognize the effort you are putting into walking your own path.