Seeming unmoved that his services may be unavailable, she kept to a more serious expression declaring, "I would never wish to impose. I am certain I could find my own way if need be."
Her dark eyes shining as she spoke the words showed she was still teasing him. Even if when put into context, she meant the words spoken. Padmè would never wish to jeopardize all he had achieved as a Jedi Knight just to please her. She was always willing and able to find her own way. The last thing the obstinate senator felt she needed was a protector. There were far more useful thing a Jedi could do with their time.