[The gesture is appreciated, if unnecessary. Not that he would ever dream of voicing that opinion; it would be horribly rude, when all she's doing is being kind.

It takes him a moment to respond, as a series of pained expressions cross his face. Surely she understands that he doesn't hear that sentiment much, if ever. Still, it stings, somehow. His voice softens even further when he does speak.]

Thank you. I arrived this past autumn. I haven't done much, though... Mostly hid from the snow and helped look after some baby Pokemon.

Someone like you can do so much more. They have a league for all the strongest trainers. I bet you could conquer that easily.