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The Boss had certainly not been expecting that reaction from a simple candy. Had the boy been more injured than he realised? He realised that this moment would be a perfect time for him to cement himself as a trustworthy figure in the boy's mind. "Ambrose! Ambrose!" His voice turned to one of horror, embracing his life as a father. "Whatever has upset you? Please, tell me. It hurts to see you like this." His voice breaks and he feigns being on the brink of tears. "It's like seeing Harvey cry."
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Ambrose sniffs weakly and wipes his eyes sadly. He looks at the old man for a moment before looking at the piece of candy. "Sorry sir..I just..." He sighs softly. "My sister's favorite candies were lemon, much like those, and it hurts to think of her..I haven't seen her since I left home, and I don't like to think about her..." He clenches the mug tighter, looking down at the darkening liquid. "I miss her dearly..."