Veronica
*Red thought that the bar looks like a restaurant. After that battle, he heard growling from the smell of food. He looked at Iris, laughing sheepishly from the sound of his stomach.*
Tara
Iris heard the rumbling from Red's stomach pretty loud and clear and she glanced around the place to see if they offered any food. There were tall stools that were arranged to the counter and the girl took a seat. "This place is weird!" The bartender looked at the two kids (mostly Iris) and raised an eyebrow with suspicion.
Veronica
*Red sat down next to Iris. He waved his hand trying to get the bartender's attention. The boy tapped at Iris, asking her to bring the bartender over.*
Tara
She was wondering why Red couldn't just talk to the bartender himself, but he probably wasn't comfortable with it. Now that she thinks about it, she might be the only few people who ever heard Red talk. "Excuse me!" She raised her hand to the bartender. "Hello hello! What does this place serve?"
Rita
The woman crossed her arms and frowned at Iris. She raised her eyebrow as she arranged the few glasses, "Don't you think you're a little too young to be here?"
Tara
Iris decided it's best to trick the woman while she's here, the girl snickered and made her voice a little deeper (although failed miserably to do so). "You see ma'am... Genetics have cursed me to be so youthful." She nudged on Red hoping he'd help her out here.
Rita
The woman wasn't buying any of it, but they did serve food in the place. She might have to restrict them for alcoholic beverages and such. Red might look like he could pass, but definetly not Iris. They handed some menus to the two. The menu mostly had adult sounding drinks, but there was some appetizers, snacks and some meals.
Tara
Iris's expression lit up and she quickly looked over the menu. "Weird there's so many drinks in here! Hey hey! Miss what's this one?" She pointed at a cocktail which looked very tropical and orange. It had something along the lines of "On the beach". "Why is it called se-" The Bartender dodges her question and asked them impatiently to look at the meals and not the drinks.
Veronica
*Red was curious what that beverage was. Did it even taste good? He asked the bartender if he can get the orange tropical cocktail, Slowpoketail over rice and a Vanillish sundae.*
Tara
The bartender was stumped with what Red wanted, considering for the fact he didn't really speak. Iris decided to talk for him, helping the quiet boy out. "Ah! He wants the slowpoketail over rice and a vanillish sundae! Can I have that too but make mine chocolate please and thank you! Also can I try that weird drink." The bartender took their menus and rolled their eyes getting their meals ready in a bit. This gave a chance for Red and Iris to talk, not like Red will talk anyway. But maybe he can just little for Iris.
Veronica
"Least favorite Pokemon?", Red asked Iris. *He didn't want them to awkwardly wait for their food. Might as well start a casual conversation while they wait.*
Tara
Iris blinked. *He's talking more! If only Raihan were here to see this.* She was ecstatic and twirled her hair around. "I'm not really a fan of Fairy types. Especially Slurpuff." The girl winced just thinking about it that especially that tongue that just sticks out like a thumb and that horrendous squished up body. "How about you?"
Veronica
*Red laughed from her response. He was thinking that she would dislike Ice types the most. (You can't blame her considering the fact that some Dragon types are 4x weak against Fairy types.)* "Muk", Red shivered from thinking about that pile of moving sludge. "It's disgusting..."
Tara
"In Unova, we have this thing called Garbador! The pre-evolved form is kinda cute, but it's not my cup of tea! Have you ever touched a Muk? They look kind of gross." Iris thought about it and cringed. Another question came into mind, "I would ask about your favorite pokemon, but I bet it's Charizard! Can you tell me about you two? How you two met? Maybe your favorite moment with them?"
Veronica
"The first time I met him was at Professor Oak's Lab. He shares the same fiery passion as me when it comes to Pokemon battles. There was a time Charizard tried to hold his breath. I laughed because he was trying to make himself skinnier. Everytime he does that, he poke at his belly and grumble", Red tried not to fall off his chair.
Tara
Iris burst out laughing, "When Charizard heals up, I'll tell him he's cute the way he is! I figured you might've picked a Charmander because it suits your name right? It's no wonder you two get along so well!" She thought about her dearest pokemon Haxorus. "Back when I lived in the Dragon Village, you know Blackthorn in Johto? I met Haxorus there and we would always go around the place to place. We climbed trees and played around the waterfalls. She was so itty bitty and she would always hide in my hair!" Iris giggled from the thought of it. "I think my favorite memory with my pokemon is when we beat Grandpa! Haxorus was so elated she squeezed me so hard it hurt! But it at the same time it was the best feeling ever, almost the equivalent to becoming a Champion."
Veronica
"I'll let him know", Red chuckled. *Hearing Iris's story about Haxorus warmed the boy's heart. Her and Haxorus are just like him and Charizard!* "You're from Blackthorn? Huh, I thought you were a Unova native", the boy was baffled hearing this.
Tara
"Yeah! Not to say I'm a Johto native either! All I remember was being raised in Blackthorn my whole life. There were people that looked after me, but I don't know if I ever had parents or relatives," She paused thinking about it. "You've might've noticed already but Drayden and I aren't even related. Other than my pokemon he's the closest person which I consider family!" She laughed.
Veronica
*Red remembered meeting Drayden at the PWT. He looked nothing like Iris. (The bearded man doesn't look the type to be a parental figure either. More like someone who works out by wrestling dragons...)*
Tara
Iris kicked her legs back and forth wondering what was in Red's mind. "How about you? Do you have any family?" The girl curiously asked.
Veronica
"I only have a mother and younger sister back in Kanto. I'm not sure about my father", Red felt bad for not visiting his family as much as he used to. *After such a long time, he's not sure how to talk to them.*
Tara
"Maybe your dad is a trainer like you!" Iris chuckled. "What are they like? Is your mom a good cook? Grandpa is alright with cooking, obviously not the best!"
Veronica
"Yeah", Red chuckled with Iris. He looked at Iris awkwardly and stared at the table. "It's been a while since I've tried my mom's cooking. I even forgotten what my younger sister looks like...", Red scratched the back of his head.
Tara
"You... You... Forgot? How often do you visit them?" Iris looked concerned. It's not like she's the one to judge either though. "If it makes you feel better... I haven't visited with the villagers in Blackthorn either since I've trained under Drayden."
Veronica
"I haven't visited them since I became the Indigo League Champion", the boy shuffled on his chair in discomfort. Red sighed in relief knowing that Iris shares a similar experience to him. "Maybe you can visit my family with me?", he would like Iris to accompany him to Kanto.
Tara
"Yeah! I'd love to visit there! Hey hey! Kanto's close to Johto isn't it? Maybe you can go to Blackthorn with me!" She smiled at Red. "I hope everyone around the village is doing well."
Veronica
"Yeah!", Red nodded in agreement. *It would be nice to visit Kanto and Johto with Iris. He always like the sound of traveling with a close friend.*
Tara
She was jubilant just hearing the excitement in Red's voice. "Yeah! I'm curious do you have any friends back at home?" Iris tilted her head.
Veronica
"Friends?", Red thought of his rival who was also his childhood friend. He rested his hand on his chin, contemplating. "This boy who lived in Pallet Town by the name of Blue. He was the son of the famous Professor Oak", Red wondered where that spiky haired bastard is at. *Maybe Iris can help him out with his search regarding that he has trouble speaking*
Tara
"Oh? Really? I've heard of him actually!" Iris was thinking, "People described him as charismatic but obnoxious.. Those are just rumors though. I bet he's really sweet! What's he like?"
Veronica
"I'm not sure about him. He used to be kind of an ass to me", Red adjusted his hat. *From what he had heard from Professor Oak, the boy is currently studying abroad. Does he hate his grandfather that much?*
Tara
"An ass? Wow I didn't expect that response," She laughed. "Maybe he's changed. I'm sure as you two continue to get older you eventually start respecting eachother, isn't that right? At least I hope so! I'm started to sound too much like my old man!"
Veronica
"Ahaha! You do sound like your old man", Red ruffled her hair. "What about your friends Iris? Tell me about them"
Anna
As she could hear commotion at the bar, Winona decided to check it out. Having to open up in front of an egoist was not too fun, as the lass just decided to grab a drink or two. Winona especially didn't want to participate in the ball with no partner, as she already had some love issues on her hands. However, to her suprise, she saw Iris and Red at the bar and just smiled. "Now... Aren't you two a bit too young to drink...?" She was amused, but decided to not go too hard on 'em, this is a holiday resort, after all.
Veronica
*Red jumped when he heard a voice behind him. It was emotionally exhausting trying to talk to other people, so he kept quiet. He was thinking Iris should do the talking for him.*
Tara
"My friends? Oh! Well.. Cheren's currently a gym leader and teacher, pretty young for his age! He's very level headed and mature, in contrast to this one girl named Bianca. She's really enthusiastic and always smiling! I don't know if you know Juniper, but yeah! She's her assistant and I'm pretty sure her and Cheren are dating!" The girl snickered. "There was another one... Touya. He's really quiet, but super cool and really strong kind of like you!" She was about to ramble more about this boy, until she heard Winona. "Oh-hey! And drinking? Drinking is for adults, but we drink all the time!" Iris couldn't really comprehend that Winona meant something different. But those drinks that the bartender refused to give them, she wondered what kinds of things lies in there.
Anna
"That means the bartender has been doing their job. Very well. Barkeep, a shot of vodka, please." The girl sat at the counter, ordering her see through alcoholic beverage, before she traced the edges of her glass with her gloved finger... Strange. She then looks at Red. "Aren't you the Kanto League Champion, Red?"
Veronica
*Red nodded at Winona. Now that she mentioned it, where is that bartender? She was supposed to give him and Iris their orders. The rumbling in his stomach grew louder. He lowered his head in shyness.*
Tara
Vodka, Iris observed Winona. Adults really do know their drinks. Of course, they would know Red more. He did become Champion at a young age, but so did she. ~~She also kicked his ass just today.~~ The girl heard Red's stomach and chuckled, "Excuse me! Are the orders ready?" The bartender groaned. They completely forgotten about them and handed the kids their meals (which were cold), they also gave them their ice cream as well.
Anna
But then... Something catches the two young trainer's eyes... An Altaria, which was following Winona. It appears to be her main partner all these years. "Don't worry, Asterix, I already ordered you food. You won't go hungry, little guy." Asterix happily chirped, as he felt the presence of other dragons near Iris. Is she a dragon type master...?
Tara
Iris looked at the Altaria. *How cute!* She smiled at it as she started to take a bite into her food. She would pet it right now,but according to her old man's mannerisms and rules you'd have to wash your hands again. It was best to just watch them from afar.
Veronica
*All this wait for some cold food? Red frowned at his meal. The Slowpoketail is wrinkly and spongy. What's worse is the ice cream got all melted... Oh well, the red capped boy dug into his meal like a hungry Raticate.*
Anna
Winona then got her Pokéblocks case filled with various kinds, as she fed Asterix with them. They were only found in Hoenn, but they were so good. Some contestants only did this for access to better berries and mixers. It's wild.
Tara
Iris stared that those pokeblocks wondering what they tasted like! Maybe sweet or dry? She continued to eat the rice and then moved to the tail, it was kind of disgusting looking, but her and Red didn't have anything since this morning. She bit into it anyway, but winced. "Red do you want my tail? I'll trade you for the rice." She offered it to him.
Veronica
*Red nodded, trading his rice for her Slowpoketail. He was craving meat more than rice anyways. The tail was bony and the texture was appalling but his hunger got the best of him.*
Tara
"You're such a gentleman!" She smiled eating the rice happily. Iris could usually handle that kind of food, but the way it was prepared was revolting to her. Maybe it was the temperature.. Or maybe this bartender did not like kids.
Veronica
*Looking at Winona, he forgot that Iris and him dropped their Pokemon in the healing chamber. He tapped Iris, wondering if he can retrieve their Pokemon. It would be great to share the food with that troublemaker Gengar.*
Tara
Iris nodded, "You go on ahead!" She leaned to Red's ear and whispers, "Get some take out food while at it. I'll probably meet you in the  which is somewhere in this mansion. I don't think the bartender likes us loitering this area." Iris waved to him as he left. The girl curiously observed Winona, wanting to ask about her Altaria! Dragons are so exciting to her.
Veronica
*Red entered the bar once again. His bag is lumpy and stuffed with pokeballs. He quietly handed Iris's Pokeballs back to her.*
Tara
Iris turned to Red and smiled. Before they left she wanted to try that one forbidden tropical drink that the bartender got so pressed talking about. It looked good, I mean what was so bad about it! It had "On the beach" At the end of it. Iris squinted at the drink menu, she tried to read it out loud. "Se...?"
Michael
Raihan is still pissed from Monika's antics but there's nothing he can do about it. He's gonna be the third wheel in these kind of things sadly. Passing by the bar, he looks up. *"Maybe a drink could help."* Just a light beer should be enough. Either Red had a one track mind or something, but he walks so nonchalantly into the bar that Raihan had to make a double take to see if it's really him. "Hey, Red?" He follows after the boy only to see Iris in there too! And there's Winona at the side. Although the point is- the kids are at the bar?! "You kids! What are you two doing in here?" He eyes what they have in case it was liquor. If so, there's gonna be some ass whooping.
Veronica
"Oh shi-", Red muttered before covering his mouth. *He didn't know Raihan was going to be at the bar! To makes things worse, the boy ordered himself the "___ on the Beach" Cocktail and it was right next to Iris.*
Tara
"What are we doing here?" Iris repeated his question. "We just wanted to try the drinks around here before we left. They're pretty aren't they! I'm not drinking Red's though I'll order my own." She played with her melted ice cream using a spoon.
Michael
"You're going to order nothing! Adult drinks are for.. Adults!" He has his hands up, clenching and unclenching them. "Ya can't drink alcohol or it'll stunt your growth. Do you want that? Besides it's just bad for ya!" He looks at both Iris and Red up and down, but his eyes stay on Iris. "See how short you are, Iris?" He's making such a fuss that even the bartender seems to be getting nervous.
Tara
"What hey! I'm not **That** Short! Watch I'll grow taller than you eventually!" Iris paused thinking for a bit."..I mean I don't want to be short forever! But why do adults drink it then? Isn't it bad for them too?" She fussed, crossing her arms.
Veronica
*Would alcohol really make him shorter if he drinks it? One sip wouldn't hurt. Raihan must be joking about that. While Raihan was nagging at Iris, Red sipped half of the drink. It had the vile taste of rubbing alcohol with a hint of tart and fruity taste, making him cough quietly.*
Michael
Raihan crosses his arms and close his eyes, ready to lecture their ears off so of course he doesn't notice when Red chugs half of his drink. "Adults can drink it because they are fully grown and already are able to take it in. Kids like you would easily get drunk and find it nasty!" He had to cackle a bit when Iris claims she'll get taller than him. "Yeah, I don't think so-" When he opened his eyes to smirk at her, he catch Red with a disgusted face with half of the cocktail drained. "Red, what the heck?!" He rushes forward and grab the boy by the arm and also seizes Iris by the shoulder. "We're leaving now!"
Tara
Iris quickly diverts her attention to Red and covers her mouth about to burst out in laughter from what Red did. He drank it! Well at least he'll tell her what it tastes like. Hopefully he's not too lightheaded or anything.
Veronica
*It was a bummer that they had to leave so early. Iris didn't even get a sample of "___ on the Beach". How can adults drink stuff like this? To the red capped boy, it tastes worse than the medicine his mother gives him when he catches a cold.*
Michael
He drags the two along and nod at Winona in condolences. They're dragged all the way to the  where no one could see them ~~and Raihan's rage.~~ Today has been a rile of emotions so there's no telling what he'll do.