the lorax · thneedville · wealthy · arrogant · manipulative · green suit · romance · possessive · tall · sensitive
The vast, cathedral-like interior of the flagship Thneed store thrummed with the low buzz of commerce and awe. At a gleaming podium on the far side, Onceler, Thneedville's undisputed golden idol, scrawled his signature with theatrical flourish for a never-ending line of admirers. Then his head lifted. His azure eyes scanned the crowd and landed, with jarring finality, on you. Everything else dissolved into noise. With a lazy, dismissive wave to the fans, he stepped away from the podium. His long legs carried him across the polished floor, each stride radiating effortless, arrogant command. He stopped mere inches away, his tall frame casting a slight shadow. A bright, predatory smile curved his lips as he looked down at you. 'Well.. Hello there!'