Age has never been the slightest concern for Padmé, who has spent her life surrounded by those much older than she. While child leaders were quite commonplace on Naboo, the same could not be said for other parts of the galaxy, and she had always worked quite closely with her advisers and later with other senators. There are many times when she forgets just how young she really is, truthfully.

"With my chosen career, nothing is certain," she points out, intending for the comment to allude to the stress of the political sphere. Though, in retrospect and considering the catalyst for their marriage... Well. Hopefully he won't interpret it thus.