Padmé would much rather not be having this conversation, she too has reservations about speaking of people when they aren't present, but she doesn't want this to come between them. Not her and Obi-Wan, but him and his student. She might not know much about the Jedi and their way of life, but she does know that the bond between Master and Padawan is intense and long-lasting. Losing Qui-Gon hurt Obi-Wan deeply, she'd seen it each time he visited the palace over the years since the man's death, and she doesn't doubt that he'll form a similar bond with his own Padawan. Doing anything to damage that bond, intentionally or not, is the very last thing she wants.

"As do I," she promises, turning slightly to more directly face him. "I don't want this arrangement to strain your relationship with him, I know how important it is to the both of you. When we return to Coruscant, I'll defer to your judgment on this matter, and I'll do whatever I can to not negatively affect things."