a common occurrence: anakin speaking passionately about something before padmé replies, voice steady, while interlacing her fingers in his hair. this is something she does often to soothe him, already offering him reassurances and comfort over whatever he was concerned about. she brushes through his hair, nails dragging carefully over his scalp. his expression goes content and glassy, grounded in her touch. the previous fire he felt cools to something that burns less. padmé is also extremely intelligent, so whatever solutions she offered are logical enough to let his thoughts quiet for now.













