#omg and the autographed trading card he will treasure it i swear he will!!!!

[cruentu-s]

Greatheart, Clair's trustiest Dragonite, lights down with a lumbering thump at the mouth of Red's cozy hideout, a small, battered satchel hanging around his neck.

The gentle dragon shivers in the mountain cold and bows his head guiltily towards the exile before taking a tentative step inside. (Clair's special delivery is a full day late this year, and Greatheart feels awful about it. He's never ever been late before--but Silver's weather was one hell of a streak-ender. Oh well.)

Greatheart mumbles a bashful greeting down at Pikachu before presenting Red with the loaded pack. It's filled to the brim with colorful hard candies, a fully-stocked first aid kit from the Goldenrod Dept. Store, and a small wooden box stuffed with Blackthorn's finest teabag selections. Laying on the bottom of the bag is a glossy, autographed trading card--Clair's trading card, sporting a very grumpy dragon tamer trapped within its holographic frame--and a small, crumpled note.

Happy birthday, you big dummy. Somehow you've made it another year while barely following any of my advice. You're lucky I care so much.

The League got inspired by Galar and made us pose for these stupid cards. You now have the only autographed copy of mine, ever. You're welcome. It's going to be worth a lot some day.

Be up to visit in person soon. Stay safe, and at least try to clean up that smelly cave you call home. Tell Greatheart if you need anything and I'll bring it next time. - Clair.

「 ❄ "I am pretty lucky you care so much, aren't I."

Tea is on. The trading card is tucked very, very carefully in his wallet. Red takes one final look at the card and decides to pocket it safely in his duffle bag, too.