ASTRID WALKS OUT OF HER OFFICE, her usual smile gone. She was in a particularly sour mood, especially when she noticed that Anakin had left without saying goodbye, leaving with a measly note that said, "I'm sorry but I have to go talk to the Council about something. Love you."
She had flown back to Coruscant that morning because her vacation had come to an end. It was obvious that Anakin was there too, and was going to look for her the second he was free. Maybe if she just avoided him... "Senator Pagonia," his voice calls out.