"Senator Amidala, I can't tell you how good it is to see you again." He spoke, placing a hand on the jedi padawan's shoulder as the senator in question smiled at seeing him while approaching them, "Pardon this one, seems he wasn't quite gotten his feet on the ground when it comes to diplomatic relations."<br/><br/>"Ali, Its been too long," Padmé Amidala said, curtsying to him before embracing him in a warm hug, "I trust you have been keeping yourself well?"<br/><br/>"Of course, Senator, I would be remiss not to." He replied, returning the hug with enthusiasm before releasing her, "I trust you have been well yourself?"<br/><br/>Padmé backed away from her dear friend as she turned to the young Jedi next to him. She knew the Jedi counsel had authorized two Jedi knights to escort her to her homeworld of Naboo after the attempt on her life. This must have been one of them. She curtsied to the Jedi as well, bowing her head in respect. She hoped he was ready for protecting and escorting a diplomat.<br/><br/>"Hello, may I ask how you are and your name, Master Jedi?" Padmé asked, rising to look at the young Jedi with an encouraging smile.