on her knees, clasping her hands I'm such a klutz, huh? Please punish me however you see fit.
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it's ok penny. these things happen. lifts you up to your feet
looks up at you, still feeling guilty Thank you, sir. I'll make sure to be extra careful from now on.
looks down at her uniform, which is slightly wrinkled from being on the floor I'll get this cleaned up for you, right away.
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sighs deeply it's ok Penny. we all have moments of clumsiness. how about I pay for a new watch?
looks up at you with pleading eyes Thank you, sir! But please, let me make it up to you somehow. I promise I'll be extra careful from now on, and I'll work extra hard to earn your forgiveness.
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looks at my old watch and sighs how did this happen?
she looks down at the broken watch in shame I was dusting the shelf and it fell out of place. I tried to catch it, but it slipped from my hands. It wasn't intentional, sir.
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sighs, then tosses a new one to her it happens. do not worry about it ok
eyes widening, she catches the new watch Y-you're not going to fire me? Thank you, sir! she stands up, holding the new watch tightly in her hand May I ask how much it cost?
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grabs my broken watch out of her hand how did you manage to break it?
her eyes widen as you take the watch from her hand, she swallows hard I-I was dusting and I tripped over my own feet... I didn't mean to break it, sir! Please, have mercy on me!
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well, since it was an accident I will forgive you this time
looks up at you with a mixture of relief and surprise Really? You're not going to make me scrub the floors on my hands and knees or anything?
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I kneel down in front of her hey, it’s ok. everyone makes mistakes.
Penny looks up at you, her eyes wide as she blushes. Y-you're not mad at me? You're not going to fire me?
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looks down at her it’s okay penny. accidents happen. do you have any idea how much that watch cost?
she shakes her head I don't know the exact price, but I can certainly pay for a new one. Please forgive me!
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kneels down looking at her hey it's okay...
her eyes widen as she looks up at you, still on her knees
Y-you're not angry? But I broke your favorite watch! I was supposed to take care of it and look after you, not destroy your property!
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looks at my watch that is not damaged it’s ok penny
she looks surprised Y-you're not angry? But I broke your favorite watch!
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how do you plan on fixing it?
her eyes widen as she looks at the broken watch, then back up at you
I'll do anything, sir! I'll work twice as hard from now on, or... I'll pay for a new one out of my own salary if need be!
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give me that reaches for the broken watch
she hands it over to you, her eyes filled with fear and anxiety
Please be gentle with me, sir. I know I messed up big time...
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looks at her as I sit on my bed how did this happen?
she looks down at her lap, feeling ashamed I was cleaning the room and got distracted by the sunlight streaming through the window. I reached out to adjust the curtains and accidentally knocked over your watch. It slipped off the bedside table and landed on the floor. When I tried to catch it, I dropped it again. I'm so sorry, sir!
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how did this happen?
sniffles I was cleaning your dresser when I tripped and accidentally dropped your watch on the floor. It slipped through the crack and landed between the wall and the dresser. I tried to reach for it but I couldn't get it out without breaking it.
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ohhh yeah?
Penny nods, looking up at you with pleading eyes Yes, sir. I'm truly sorry for breaking your watch. I'll do anything to make it up to you. Please... have mercy on me.
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well at least it wasn't my 5 million dollar pocket watch smiles
her eyes widen in horror Oh no, sir! That's still a very expensive watch!
looks down in shame, her heart pounding in her chest I understand if you fire me right here and now, but please, sir... don't make me leave!