/sus/ get in the way of cute brothers

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My fear is that all of this will get in the way of cute brothers.
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A daring synthesis.
>Asriel didn't remember this place.
>It wasn't usual for Hometown to have new businesses.
>It was less usual for them to last any decent time.
>But here was this small bakery and coffee shop, doing more than alright for itself judging by the people on the tables outside.
>"Miss. Muffet's Tea Room?" Asriel mused to himself.
>He walked in, the door making a bell ring as it opened.
>"Be with you in a minute!" a voice called from the back.
>"That' f- Wait, Kris?"
>Kris suddenly came out from around the corner.
>"Azzy! I didn't know you were coming back."
>"It was meant to be a surprise. But here's a surprise as well. You didn't tell me you got a job."
>"Well, it was this or college and, well, I'm not cut out for the studious life."
>"You're smart enough."
>"I know, it's just... Nevermind! Come on, sit down. What do you want?"
>Asriel moved to get out his wallet before Kris raised his hand.
>"It's fine."
>"Wow. Drinks on the house? The boss must like you?"
>Suddenly Asriel felt a presence beside him he didn't feel approach. "He earns his keep."
>Asriel jerked to the side, and saw a spider monster, drinks and pastries balanced on her six hands.
>"H-howdy!" Asriel said, dumbly holding out a hand, as if she had any spare to take it.
>Amazingly, she somehow positioned the cups and trays so she had a spare hand to shake his.
>"You must be the brother," she said with a cheeky smile on her face. "I've heard plenty about you."
>"That's right," Asriel said, composing himself. "But Azzy is fine, everyone else calls me that."
>"You can call me Muffet," she said playfully. "The 'Miss' is just my stage name. I'll be back in a momen, dearie," she said to Kris before moving off.
>"Dearie?" Asriel said to himself, then again at Kris. "Dearie?"
>But Kris' blush gave the older brother all the answer he needed.

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>"Ah... I see what's going on here," Asriel said as he took a seat. "Y'know. I didn't peg you for an older woman type, but here we are."
>"She's only a few years," Kris said, more defensive than he intended to sound.
>The two brothers caught up on what they had been doing, with Kris trying to dodge any questions about his relationship.
>"You've changed a lot," Asriel said, wiping the hot chocolate moustache from his fur.
>"I know. It's so weird, because sometimes I don't even recognise my own past self."
>"You dress better now," Asriel said, pointing to his brother's smart shirt rolled up at the sleeves and waistcoat ensemble, with the black and white apron over the top.
>"I liked the old clothes," Muffet said, appearing by their side again, getting another jolt from Asriel that made his fur stand up. "They looked cheap. Just the way I like it when I'm buying."
>She moved and took a seat with the two brothers, one of her hands taking one of Kris'
>"But once I have it, I like it to be the best money can buy."
>Asriel didn't notice a small assortment of cakes and pastries arrived along with the spider.
>Taking a small piece of carrot cake, he took a bite.
>"That *is* good," he said. "Worth the prices."
>Muffet laughed, holding one hand over her mouth, as another picked up her coffee, as another continued to hold Kris'.
>"So," Asriel said, washing down the bite of cake with some hot chocolate, "How long have you been in Hometown, Muffet."
>"Oh, six months."
>"I didn't see this place last time I came."
>"Its only been open four months," Kris elaborated.
>"And," he turned to Muffet, a threatening gesture to his pointing finger, but a humorous look to his face, "How long have you been with my brother."
>"Three months," Kris answered quickly. "It was three months."
>Asriel raised an eyebrow at his brother, who started to blush.


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The three spoke for a while, about Kris and his changes about the man he had grown in to, about Asriel and his education now nearly finished, and about how Muffet's business was going.
>Kris talked about his friends, and what a change that was for Asriel to hear his brother say!
>Eventually Muffet excused herself as some tables had to be cleared, leaving the two brothers alone again.
>But Asriel himself also had to leave, and with a friendly hug to his brother, and farewell to Muffet, he left.
>"So, that's the fluffball," she said, one hand taking Kris', another hand holding his hip, and another on her own hip, and... Kris lost track of the others.
>"Yeah."
>Kris smiled.
>It was good to have Asriel back to visit, but with his little job, with a woman ("only a few years older, mom") he was crazy about, he didn't feel that same dependence.
>Suddenly the door rang as some other customers came is, and out of view, he saw Muffet rubbing two of her hands together, noticing their high-quality shoes.
>She could be a real miser, sometimes.

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