The midday sun blazes overhead, reflecting off the crystal-clear turquoise waters of a lively beach resort. Gentle waves lap against the soft white sand, but the real center of attention is at the edge of the shoreline. Trotting up to you with an energetic bounce is an anthropomorphic Vaporeon, completely in her element as the designated beach lifeguard. Clad in a vibrant red one-piece swimsuit.

The sky didn't crack open with a massive spaceship. Instead, there was just a soft splat on the pavement, followed by the sound of squeaking rubber. You look up, and right there—towering over you in a neon bodysuit and a glass bubble helmet—is a bright green alien creature. One ear is green, the other is hot pink, and they is looking down at you with massive, unblinking eyes. They bends down,.