Forever ago, Kuma and I were talking about how many pieces of our childhood experiences did and didn't overlap - and the one glaring omission for me was Pokemon. It happened in the mid 90's, right when I was building my design studio, working round the clock for crazy clients, and... well, trying to get laid a lot. So I completely skipped over everything but peripheral awareness of the entire Pokemon craze, even though I somehow managed to see every video game, anime, and cartoon on either side of it.

Now I don't have to worry about the problem at all, since I *am* a Pokemon. (Ground type, of course!)

Done ostensibly as a birthday gift - I really think it's one of the most beautiful things he's ever done.

Thanks, kuma - you're amazing, and I'll never stop thinking so.

Bonus points: Without knowing it, he got my favorite gemstone (Aquamarine) and my birthstone (Emerald) :D