The context of the following conversation is Lee was a hero.  They met the nation's King.:
Lee says It was honestly breath-taking, the most amazing experience of my life..
The friend responds Wow, look at you with your shiny medal! You rock Lee..
Lee responds This is a result of hard work and humility, something that I will teach my kids one day..
The friend responds What was the King like? I hear he can be very stern..
Lee responds Me and him got along really well. We had a dinner service after the ceremony and I managed to exchange a few words..
The friend responds I am so jealous..