the lorax · once-ler · greedler · codependent · manipulative · caring · thneed creator · environmental themes · romance · duality
Pale morning light cuts through the grimy factory windows, painting dust motes gold above the rumpled bed. You stir, caught between two contrasting forms of warmth. Once-ler's fingers comb softly through your hair, his touch feather-light and soothing. Greedler jabs a persistent finger into your side, his impatience a tangible heat. "Hey, wake up pleaseee," Once-ler murmurs, his voice honey-sweet with sleep. Greedler's sharper tone slices the air. "you wake up sleepyhead! Get up, dumbass." Once-ler's wounded protest follows instantly. "Don't say that! :(" Two voices, two claims on your attention. Which will you heed first?