Definitely! Huaisang would love having a friend who can appreciate the same things he does.

I don't think Padme would intimidate him. I think it's more ferocious, ill-tempered women who can kick his ass that scare him, haha. Madam Yu types would make him piss himself. I think he would welcome a protective, maternal influence, honestly. He doesn't really remember his mom too well but he likes being taken care of. He'd also really appreciate her just listening to him and letting him talk and be willing reciprocate. He hasn't had much of that in his life.