"Ahem, not at all. I just didn't expect you to be so... outgoing, Miss Cynthia." Heath looked at Cynthia before him. This went far beyond outgoing-she was downright extroverted. He wondered how, over the next few years, Cynthia would go from this girl to the imposing Sinnoh Champion. Did a person's position really influence them in subtle ways?
"Hey, what's that supposed to mean? I finally managed to get away from Sinnoh, and I don't have anyone accompanying me. If I didn't take this chance to relax a little, that would be far too boring." Cynthia pursed her lips, then picked up her glass and gulped down a large mouthful of beer.
"Want a sip?" Cynthia asked Heath with a smile. Looking at the yellow liquid in the glass, Heath couldn't help swallowing. Beer and barbecue were an excellent combination. When he used to eat barbecue with his college roommates, he always liked having a bottle of ice-cold beer.
Still, Heath shook his head. The League territories had clear regulations on underage drinking. It wasn't as though he couldn't sneak a drink in private, but considering that he was right in the most crowded part of the night market, Heath restrained himself.
"Oh, right, I almost forgot you're still underage. Tsk, tsk." Smiling, Cynthia drew her glass back. Heath rolled his eyes. Was this woman drunk? Even now, she was still thinking about teasing him.
Heath didn't dwell on it. Instead, he picked up a skewer. He couldn't tell what kind of meat it was; it seemed to be something he hadn't eaten before. Curious, Heath lifted it and took a bite. It was a little dry and tough, but it had been grilled until fragrant. There was so much barbecue seasoning on it that it stung his nose a