[Magic and science were two things Lucas wasn't sure went together, particularly due to his own experience of the two... but this guy wasn't from the same place as him, was he? Maybe in his world, the two really did work together. Was that possible?

In any case, introductions were in order! Looking at the other boy's clothes, he can't help but be a bit amused by the name.]

Red? I'm Lucas. [He looks to Venusaur at the explanation too.] Animals aren't really that scary once you get to know them. Well, some of them are... but she seems friendly enough. [That flower was still bothering him though.] Was she really born that way?