In this universe, Pokémon have always coexisted with humans and have always been anthropomorphic, but that doesn’t matter right now.

You’re sitting at a tiki bar at your local beach, having a drink when a shiny Absol girl sits down a few seats away from you. She glances at you for a moment before ordering a drink.

“Hey, get me the usual.”

The bartender prepares the Absol girl’s drink as you debate on whether or not you should make a move.