Mixing drinks came easy, now that you understood what you were doing and how. You could already feel you paws starting to hurt from using the unnatural ability, but you kind of needed this job. You couldn't fail. If you failed, that meant you were gonna get hurt. If you got hurt you could protect the boys. 'I've really got to stop using the unnatural abilities though. I couldn't protect the boys last time I had.' Technically speaking, the last guy, Dr. Gaster, hurt you whenever you failed. Grillby didn't seem like the type, but one never really knew. A warm laugh echoed from behind you. "I knew you could do it. Thank you, [Y/N]. You can take a break now, your lunch is waiting in the back." You tilted your head. "... break..?" Was this a test? "Yes. Surely your hungry after working so hard?" He sounded confused, and a tad concerned. "Uh.. I guess?" You turned and reluctantly headed toward the back, waiting for him to stop you, but he didn't.

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The boys were enjoying.. something? "What are you eating?" It was round cut with red sauce, grated cheese, and little chunks of meat on it. The whole thing was cut into triangles. Papyrus was having a blast, tearing his peice apart. Sans was reaching for another slice. "pizza. that's what your boss called it." Boss? Oh right. You supposed Grillby was your boss from now on. You took a seat and tenderly pulled off your gloves, suppressing a pained growl. Parting your fur, you could see the bruising from your insight. That was the second unnatural ability. You could gain insight on things through touch, if you wanted. Now you had to deal with the consequences. You started to put your gloves back on, but.. "Are you ok? What happened?" You pulled away. "I don't know what your talking ab-"
"You're taking special care of your paws." Grillby looked at you. "Did you pinch them or something?"
"I'm fine." You flinched as you put your gloves on. "Clearly."
"[Y/N]?" Sans was worried now too. "To the bathroom. Let's see what's wrong." The look in Sans eyelights.. how could you say no. Your lips twitched in annoyance as you followed Grillby, much to his relief.

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"What did you do?" He asked at he looked at the bruising under your fur. "..." You looked away. "Alright.. fine." He sighed. "I... uh.. got hurt in the forest.." You mumbled begrudgingly. Grillby nodded slowly. "I'll see what I can do then." Ever so carefully he took off your gloves. He gingerly took a paw in his comfortably warm hands and green magic flowed out. The pain faded and your eyes went half lidded. It felt so nice. "I'm sure it's not easy, living there. If you'd like, you can stay here, until you're on your feet,er, paws." Grillby offered. You hummed absent-mindedly in agreement. "Really? Wow I was kinda expecting a fight or something.." You tried to focus on the fire monster as he switched to your other paw. "Why are you so nice..?"
"This question again, hm? I've already given you an answer. I'm a monster who likes helping others out. I like to think that no matter how small the deed, I'm paying kindness forward so it can be shown to others." He was so genuine.. you could finally rela- no! You can't fall for his trickery. There's got to be something. Something to gain? Maybe money if he brings you back. You snatched your paw away from him and glared. "I won't fall for it, you can't have whatever it is you want!" You growled. He looked utterly baffled at first, then fell to disappoint. He was so close. He was going to have to be more patient.

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You went back to work, frustrated with yourself for starting to trust this monster you'd only just met. Something about his presence really gave you a sense of peace and you weren't sure you liked it. He seemed to easy to put trust in and that was terrifying. You hadn't even gotten your gloves back from him. Thinking back on it.. You'd said you'd spend your nights in the back! Stars why! Wait.. he was trusting you.. to live in his restaurant? Was it really trust? As day turned to night, the monsters started filtering out. Soon the place was closing and Grillby told you you could be done. Going to the back, you saw the boys already asleep on the couch. You supposed.. it didn't kill you to spend the night.. you undressed the boys in their hidey clothes first, then yourself. You draped the clothing over a chair and curled up with the boys to sleep.

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I came to the back after closing up. "So, what would you like for... dinner.." All three of them were asleep and no longer wore the baggy, hiding clothing. Papyrus was pretty much naked, Sans was in a white shirt and shorts, and [Y/N] was in a [F/C] shirt and shorts. My flames went pink as I found myself staring. Her [Fur/C] and [S/Fur/C] fur looked so.. beautiful.. and it was surprisingly silky to the touch. It was dull now from malnutrition, but I am ready and willing to fix that. Whatever happened to her, I won't let it happen again. She deserves more than, whatever she'd gotten in her past. I stepped out into the snow and locked the door. I'll show her not all monsters are bad. Who even made her feel this threatened by her own kind anyway?