How can I not be, with such beauty within reach~?

Non, never heard of that word in my life~

"Joyeux anniversaire, mon fils cher et bien-aimé." He has a gift of a complete set of armour and a horse. He will be the finest and best outfitted prince in the spring lists. ௹harlie ðe Ѵalois 𓆏 (Parody)

"Merci, Papa!" His face lights up in delight. "I will give this new set a swing as soon as the new tourney season starts!"

I am appropriately spoiled to my station, n'est pas?

"New chances to do things better~" Charlie says jubilantly. "New opportunities, refreshed and replenished," he said in toast.

Is that not what people like us are born for~?

Heheh. True, boys and girls are born and raised for different roles~

"I have been well, Papa~ The spring jousting season is just beginning, but I am ready for it. How do you fare?"

Links arms with @InfantaJuanita. "Care for a stroll, ma jolie~?"

"What else would it have been? A... ghost?" He whispers those last words as he comes closer, slowly.

"Oui. It's my favorite season. Flowers are in bloom, love is in the air~ Forgotten are those boring winter nights trapped indoors."

He gasps, picking her up to twirl his wife. "Mais ce n'est pas! I am here in firm flesh and hot blood~"

Charlie giggles and reels her in close, up against his chest. "It is~ I hope you have been well, and haven't looked into the parlor lately." Mischievous grin.

"Oh! I do love grand openings, and you have excellent taste in architects. A monument for the ages, I'm sure. The other nations will be green in envy." The prince smiles brightly. "Spring makes me feel light as a feather~"

"Uuuermm... an experiment," he says with a giddy chuckle.

"An indoor pond! Haha. I thought it would be fun." Gives her his most angelic smile.

"Oui! Well... Almost entirely successfully. But everything will be fine soon~" He kisses her cheek.

That is perfect, merci~