Is what a lesser man might say in this situation! Far be it fro me to be so tacky, Lily-san! [ He shakes his head dramatically, though obviously she can't see it. The twenty one year old grins, deciding to be theatrical even without an audience ]

No, no, if anything, I'm just interested to know more about the situation which saw you deciding that a formal introduction is in order! After all, it's not as if this could be an omiai between fellow soldiers... Ah! [ He snaps his fingers ] There I go, running my mouth again! It really would be pointless in the first place, what with their being such a blessed union across time and space in front of our eyes!

[ And really, they are lucky, he can't help but think ]

So, let's settle with that second part.