That right there is part of it. He does look like he regrets the manner in which he let it slip. Padmé does understand the heat of the moment and how at times things may be said or done in a way that someone might not otherwise attend to it.

"Probably." Less blurting out unexpectedly and more sitting one down to talk about it. Of course her husband could have mentioned something... But Anakin has been off. She adds, supplying, "Leia."

"Your-" The words take a moment to register, and it's clear across her face those few seconds where her mind clicks it into place and she blinks. Before an almost amused understanding flashes but the smile does soften. "I suppose that makes me... a grandmother."

At 27. Then again, she would figure Luke to be around her age, give or take a few years, and this place has set her up already for the whole time issue. "It's a pleasure to meet you properly, Anakin."

"Mm. Perhaps you could have asked Luke to blurt it out." There is a wry expression to her face, although her words aren't said in callousness or to harm. Rather, teasingly. "I can't blame you. Were I to run across my grandparents I would likely act the same. Hard to say, hi, grandma, it's me, especially when the person has no idea who you are, or has even had a child to begin with."

Padmé lets her smile linger with his laugh. She does nod slowly, understanding. Things do seem to have a way of getting out here. Sometimes it is better to just approach it head-on rather than skirting around it. "Thank you, for telling me. I've no doubt it was hard."