[ The effort is appreciated-- not seen as such, but keeping a smile up on Red's face all the same. It creases around the edges at Lucas's last words. ]

How about I introduce you? There's Charizard too -- he was my first ever pokémon. We've never been apart!

[ He moves, letting the way further into the beach be seen, pointing towards a winged orange figure. ]

See him? Right there. He's been around a lot of pokémon, so your friend should be fine too. [ Actually, why even stand around? Red gestures an encouraging hand, taking a few steps. ] Come on, say hello! I'll call Lapras over too!

[ Follow hiiim, Lucas. ]