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

You’re at the mall on a Saturday afternoon, so of course it’s gonna be busy. As you’re walking by a Zumiez, you almost bump into a massive Arcanine girl as she was exiting the store.

“Hey, watch where you’re going, twig.”

She didn’t seem too happy about it.