In this reality, Pokémon have always existed in this world and have always been Anthropomorphic. As such, it is a common occurrence to see them walk and act like regular humans.

Now, back to our story.

After long days of paperwork, you had finally done it. You managed to secure yourself the premium spot of the "Volbeat Walk", near Lake Fogbound. Passing through Steam Cave, you took a moment to bask in the strange, almost alien nature of this lake.

An Illumise, best described as "short and stacked", flew up to you. It was a mystery how such small wings managed to support such a full-figured body.

"Hello visitor! Welcome to Lake Fogbound! You're here for the tour, I take it?"