[It's only his own self that's stopping him from doing what he wants. Pity.]

As much as I love you, even I'm not blind to the fact that everyone sees things differently. I'm no different in that instance.

[Despite the words of Obi-Wan and Galen Marek, Padmé finds it difficult to see him as a monster. Even in this strange, cold, lifeless suit, speaking with a voice she doesn't recognize, she can see the spark of light and hope in him. While others might think him lost, she won't give up on him.]

I can't imagine how this might be for you. It was hard enough for me when our son showed up. [She smiles sadly, her thoughts turning automatically to Luke and how starved for any sort of information about her he was.] Our grandson referred to me as a relic and Luke didn't know anything about me.

Part of me wants to apologize to you all for that, but I don't know if that's even the right move in this instance, since from what I understand, there is nothing I can do to stop you from becoming the man in front of me.