[That's as far as his (admittedly weak) protests get until the queen is saying his name, and he only manages to nod before he's enveloped in a warm hug. And if he's sort of biting his lip in an attempt not to either smile too wide or start to wibble, well, it's not like she can see it.]
Yeah, I guess I've grown up a bit after the last meeting. [He hesitates a little.] I- I didn't think you'd remember.