“You are welcome to see him anytime.” Anne happily hugs her.

Wraps her arms around 𝕽𝖎𝖈𝖍𝖆𝖗𝖉 𝖙𝖍𝖊 𝕾𝖊𝖈𝖔𝖓𝖉 because she never like to see him sad.

Anne kisses his head and holds him for as long as he wants her to.

She may be late to the whole thing, but she has the ability to give him all the attention he wants. Starting off with a hug.

Pecks a kiss on his cheek.

Can’t help but joyfully chuckle.

She is content in his arms. “I have missed you too.”

“He is very well and as sweet as ever. Learns quickly. Occasionally we have to hold his hand to stop him wandering off to see something that’s piqued his interest.” She chuckles. “His speech is getting better day by day.”

“Indeed. He likes to point at things and ask about them if he isn’t sure. He knows numbers, letters and can ask me basic questions in my language. He knows a couple of words in french too.” She chuckles. “Which is excellent for his age.”

x.com/HisMajestieRII… "Indeed, he will be. And it will be very useful to him in the future." Anne smiles proudly.

“And if he is anything like both our families, he will be very good at using those opportunities.” Anne chuckles.

x.com/HisMajestieRII… "Oh indeed. My siblings have assured me of that through their letters."

She has a warm drink and a kiss to the forehead for him when all others are gone.

“They have. And the guards are under strict instruction to keep them away until you say otherwise.” She smiles back.

She sits down with him, gently squeezing his hand as he takes it. “Take as long as you need my dear.” Anne shakes her head. “One of the rare times where I have only a small amount of duties to attend to. And they could be rearranged should you wish for me to stay at any point .”

“All of it can wait. I would prefer to spend my time with you.” Anne happily holds him close to her. And she wasn’t going to let go any time soon. “We have missed you too. He could have his rest with you. He always likes to see you and he usually rests better with one of us.”

“I will get him in a while. I don’t think we have any intention of letting go of each other any time soon.” She chuckles, loving his embrace. “Johann should visit you more. He always surprises with something new or something he has learnt.”

“I know my dear. It is difficult to balance all the things you have to do. You will be first to know everything, I will make sure of it.” Anne smiles and kisses his head. “I tell him at every opportunity how much we both love him.”

Anne gently gives 𝕽𝖎𝖈𝖍𝖆𝖗𝖉 𝖙𝖍𝖊 𝕾𝖊𝖈𝖔𝖓𝖉 a birthday kiss before she fetches Johann to give him his actual present.

Johann immediately wants to embrace his father before Anne has a chance to give Richard his present. “I think that’s his way of wishing you a happy day.” Anne chuckles and she puts the box holding his present on his desk for now.