[It's just a very friendly cuddle attack. And maybe he had missed him more than just a little.
But he stops soon so that they can actually share the blanket, before he continues to hug Australia loosely again.]

Good to hear that. [chuckles] I'm sure I have told you before,
that I would make sure to keep you warm when you come visiting.
Well, it's not quite the place I had in mind, but it's still nice enough, I hope?