[...he actually might find that a little refreshing. Because, you know, after hearing everywhere how amazing you are or will be and what great things you'll do and what a great destiny you have etc etc, and then getting all these awed looks from everyone who knows the legends in this place, having someone look at you like you're nothing particularly special at all...

Yeah, that would probably be nice.]

Moderation. Balance. It's very important, isn't it? In everything.