She's glad that he doesn't protest the idea of the house too strongly - she's not prepared for their first argument. The both of them are stubborn, she's learned at least that much over the years, and she has no doubt that when they do have that first argument, it will be something of legend.

"They were a little unsure of it, at first," she admits. "But they often bring up the Trade Federation's invasion whenever my career comes up in conversation. They were so worried for me, and so relieved when my term as queen finished, but they've started to realize that the Senate can be just as dangerous. If anything now, they're grateful that it's you of all people."