Kaitlyn found a welcoming warmth and pleasant atmosphere when she walked into the place called 'Grillbys.' There weren't many people inside. Scratch that, there technically weren't any people inside. However, upon the first step in, she is greeted with the stares of a few monsters. She was somewhat nervous and hesitant to meet any of the stares, opting to head straight to one of the bar stools in the back instead. Sure, she had nothing against monsters and believed they should be treated equally, but she had never really met one before either. And she was still just as socially awkward around them as she was around humans.

Most of the monsters had headed straight for the city to look for homes and jobs, and she had only recently moved here. She occasionally saw them on the street or passing by and smiled or waved at them but she hadn't ever been surrounded before. Hell, being surrounded by humans is already enough of a struggle for me. Kaitlyn thought to herself as she took a seat at the bar.

Though she had to admit, they were a sight to behold at a closer proximity. She hadn't seen any workers yet, but the patrons sitting in the booths were all unique and exotic looking. There was a couple in the corner, whispering and giggling to one another, that looked like large dogs in weird hoods. Someone else near the center of the restaurant was fluffy and pink, with ears like a bunny, but was so short Kaitlyn had to wonder how it got up to its seat in the first place. One other customer was sat on the very opposite end of the bar and looked like a literal fish out of water. Kaitlyn had to stifle a squeak of surprise when he took his glass of water and, rather than drinking it, he simply splashed the water onto his face, letting his scales soak it all up, not even a drop hit the floor.

She looked away quickly and picked up a menu. As she read the options, she realized it all looked like regular food that could be found in any diner. Though there were a couple of options that seemed a little… odd to her; hot cats, nice cream, water sausages, spider cider. Kaitlyn couldn't help but widen her eyes in half shock, half curiosity at a couple of the items and pictures listed.

"a newcomer, huh?" a deep voice spoke up directly to Kaitlyn's right.

She jumped slightly, she didn't remember anyone sitting there when she had walked in... She peeked over to her right towards the voice and found herself face to- er- skull? With a skeleton monster.

She smiled slightly, though felt like it just made her look more nervous, and shyly managed a, "How'd you guess?" Taking another glance at the menu, she sighed before folding it over and setting it down gently.

It feels like he's staring… she thought, fidgeting in her seat. Curious to see if the monster now beside her was indeed still looking at her, her eyes darted over to him again quickly. He was looking down at his own menu. Seeing the opportunity, she took a moment to fully assess him.

He had a large grin on his face but it seemed more of a laid back smile than an actually happy one. He wore what looked to be a white turtleneck shirt and blue zip-up hoodie with a fur lined hood, and black, loose-fitting shorts and… were those slippers? In this weather? Kaitlyn shook her head and focused back on the skeletons face to find that he was looking back at her now with a raised eyebrow- er- brow bone.

"ya know kiddo, if you want to get a better look, I could always let cha take a picture," he winked and smirked a bit.

Kaitlyn's face flushed slightly at being caught staring as she turned to face forward again.

"S-sorry. I've never actually seen a skeleton up close before. At least, not one outside of a body."

He chuckled at this and said, "hey, it's fine kid. i'm actually glad you came and sat down. i was beginning to feel bonely."

She turned back to look at him, her lips twitched in trying to suppress a grin. Did he really just make a pun? And what did he mean he's glad she came to sit with him? She was here first! At least, she was pretty sure she was here first… Then again, she hadn't heard him approach either...

He laughed at her flustered expression and stretched out a bony hand to the girl, "hi, my name is Sans. Sans the, uh, well, skeleton, heh. nice to meet ya kid."

"My name's Kaitlyn. Kaitlyn Foss the, um, human I guess," she said, taking his slender hand. Her face went red as a loud sound of flatulence fills the space between the two for a couple of seconds before he holds up his hand to reveal a small whoopee cushion.

"works every time and only gets better," he laughs at the stunned face Kaitlyn had until she joined in his laughter.

"Okay, you got me," she chuckled, "so tell me Mr. Funny bones, what food would you suggest to a hungry newcomer such as myself from this fine establishment?"

Sans pondered this for a moment before motioning a hot guy over from behind the bar. No, really. Hot. As in the man was literally made of fire. He was pretty well dressed and Kaitlyn was honestly amazed that none of his clothes were currently on fire. She briefly wondered if his clothes were somehow fireproof or if this was just some of the monster magic at work that she had been hearing about. She was surprised she hadn't seen him sooner, though he did seem like the quiet type as he slowly walked over and waved hello to Kaitlyn before motioning to Sans to order.

"give us a double order of burg please, Grillbz." Sans handed the menus to the flaming man as he placed the order. He turned to Kaitlyn for a second, asking if she wanted any ketchup with it before 'Grillbz' headed back. She nodded and Sans turned back to the man asking for two bottles.

She raised an eyebrow, thinking one bottle between the two of them would probably be enough but just as soon dropped the thought. No need to make a big deal, maybe the guy just likes ketchup or doesn't like sharing or something. Sans faces Kaitlyn and lazily places his skull in his hand.

"so, you just visiting the city or are you new?"

"Is it that obvious I don't belong?" She laughed awkwardly and looked down at her hands.

"nah, but most folks from this area wouldn't be caught dead in a place like this," Sans smiled when Kaitlyn giggled a bit at his pun.

"I'm new. Looking for a job and some opportunity just like every other small country girl who comes to a big city," she frowned slightly, "I seem to be striking out everywhere I look though."

"oh, is that so? i always thought only monsters had problems getting jobs in cities like this."

Kaitlyn flinched a bit, feeling slightly ashamed of her chauvinistic race. "Yeah, well I'm sure it's easy for some to land a job, but I'm not going to work for a place that's biased in who they help or hire," she huffed.

If Sans was shocked at all by her comment, he didn't show it, but Kaitlyn did catch his grin widen just the slightest bit after she said it. The flaming man she assumed to be Grillby brought out two delicious looking burgers as well as large bottles of ketchup before Sans could say anything in response.

"thanks, Grillbz. we'll let you know if we need anything else."

The fire-man nodded and silently went back to polishing the glasses further back behind the counter. Kaitlyn thought about how nice it must be to work in such a laid back place and sighed.

"something got ya down, kiddo?"

"Yeah, maybe…" she wasn't sure she wanted to go into her sad life at the moment with someone she'd only just met.

"let down a little by the city, were we?"

She shrugged. "A little. I just had so many plans and I thought everything would turn out okay but," she flicked a nearby small grain of salt away, "nothing has been okay… not since…" Kaitlyn shook her head. "Never mind, sorry if I bummed you out." She gave a weak smile.

Sans gave a grin. "buck up, buddy. everything'll be alright." He slid one of the bottles of ketchup over to her. "now, you better eat up or it'll get cold."

Kaitlyn nodded as she took the bottle from Sans. It had been a long time since she'd talked to someone like this, just casually. It felt nice.

Maybe tonight wouldn't be too bad after all...