You've found Santa!

You and Red stand in front of the building at the end of your investigation, puzzling over the message that you seem to have uncovered.

"Ho ho ho! Well done!" you suddenly hear from behind you. You turn around to find Santa casually ambling out from around the corner. "I hope you enjoyed my HUNT FOR RED IN DECEMBER," he bellows jovially.

Nearby North Pole denizens begin to form a crowd around you, with looks of curiosity and surprise on their faces at suddenly seeing Santa found. A few familiar faces in the crowd seem to instead hold knowing grins.

"S-sir? I don't understand," Red says to him in confusion. "A hunt? For me?"

"Of course!" Santa replies. "You work the hardest of everyone at the North Pole year after year. We've been overdue for celebrating you. I know you've been wanting to get better at solving puzzles. And of course, there was a perfect guide to take you on that journey," he says as he winks at you.

"Oh my wreath and stocking! A gift for me? I…" Red chokes out emotionally, "Thank you, sir. I don't know what to say."

"Ho ho ho! You're very welcome, my friend. Now," Santa turns to address the crowd, "Let's give Red a big Christmas cheer!" The crowd erupts into applause and cheering. He claps Red on the back and then embraces him around the shoulders with his arm.

After the cheers begin to die down, Santa adjusts his belt and bellows to the crowd, "Alright, team, it's time to kick off the Big Ride. Merry Christmas!"

"Merry Christmas!" the crowd shouts back as they scatter to go do their jobs.

You see Santa's sleigh in the distance when Santa and Red turn towards it and begin walking. As you follow the duo, Santa turns and addresses you, "Ho ho ho! And you! Thank you for joining us this month for our Christmas preparations. I hope you enjoyed your presents!"