Padme is clearly irritated by the non-answers of the official. She's worked with diplomats and politicians enough to know exactly what they're doing and she doesn't appreciate it. She sighs, pushing her hair back from her face as she composes herself.

The voice draws her attention. She looks up as the man sits next to her, giving him a smile. "Thanks. I'm beginning to think they don't want us to ask questions, which just makes me want to ask more."