Twenty Truffula Trees

[whichwayyoulean]

[So, today the Once-ler is dictating into his journal with far more cheer than he usually displays. Even more strangely, he's not doing it from his room, rather, he's sitting in the lobby, tuning his guitar]

So, have you guys ever experienced massive gaps in your memory? Is that a thing that happens here? Because I woke up to all these boards over my windows and a dark and miserable room, and noooo idea how that happened. Seriously, it was like someone died in there. There's also this really weird suit in my closet. It's pretty fancy guys, but where would I even wear a thing like that?

So, Zelos what the heck happened last night? My memory's kinda fuzzy after going into Insolitus. Is that what Insolitus does? Just gives you some weird selective amnesia? I think I vaguely remember you and the weird accent guy chanting something about spring?

[There are a couple more twangs on the guitar]

Anyway, that weirdness aside, I was thinking of checking out the town today. Maybe this time I can get a buyer, you know? I'm pretty sure I've got the right jingle this time.

[[ooc:Stupidity induced loss start!]]

Comments

[findatree]

You're going outside, Grandpa?

[wilder]

[Zelos meanwhile is just sitting in the lobby too, on an arm of a chair, his hand covering his face, wishing for the earth to swallow him whole.]

[Oh yeah, and he's three inches tall. He's got his wings out since at least that gives him...a couple more ounces of weight. Though it probably just makes him seem like a little glowing ball of light]

I reaaaally don't recall.

Dictated

[cyan_maid]

[Hey, isn't that the Once-ler? He sounds so...happy.]

Are you okay, Once-ler? If your memory really has gone funny, maybe you shouldn't be going out...

Once-ler

[kalinda]

If you're in town, you should stop by.

[fantasies]

You're going all the way into town? [pause.] ... Really?

[courageous_wit]

[what is this even. Once-ler is cheerful and willingly going into town]

I'm glad to hear you're in a good mood. You really don't remember why you have boards over your windows?

[whichwayyoulean]

[His memory is a little fuzzy with Ted, too. He's a kid...from the future. But the rest? Kind of blurry. WEIRD, Paradisa, WEIRD]

Well, I can't sell my Thneed from inside the castle.


We've already established that pretty much no one in here wants it.

[whichwayyoulean]

[The Once-ler has written that off as a weird loss. That's what you get for drinking so much, dude]

Huh. Maybe someone went into my room and messed with it while we were in the maze.

Action 5eva

[heal_theworld]

[Martel is standing there in the middle of the lobby, staring.

Just...staring. Because Once-Ler is out of his room. And in the lobby. And talking about going to town.]

...Once-Ler?

forever!

[whichwayyoulean]

Aww, it's nothing that serious, Jane. I can deal with it. I don't want to be stuck inside all day.

Kalinda

[whichwayyoulean]

Sure, I'd like that. I need to see your new place, anyway.

[whichwayyoulean]

Yeeeees? You say that like I've never been.

[wilder]

[He pinches the bridge of his nose. TO TELL OR TO NOT TO TELL, THAT IS THE QUESTION]

Yeah, maybe.

Man, there's gotta be a way to reverse this...

[whichwayyoulean]

[He's a pod person, kill him!]

Aren't I usually?

And nope, not a clue. I've got rid of them now, anyway.

aww yis

[whichwayyoulean]

[He glances up, offering her a smile. Look, Martel, he looks so hopeful and happy, clearly he's an imposter]

Oh, hey Martel.

[courageous_wit]

[this is a loss, definitely]

Maybe I'll drop by. I do like your jingles.

[findatree]

[no no Grandpa no, hit reverse immediately]

How did you get thneeds? And why are you selling them?

[wilder]

[Oh crap grandma! Zelos is so taking the chance of her staring at Once-ler to dart behind a couch pillow!]

Dictated

[not_mafia]

[... this whole post. w h a t]

--huh? You went to the Insolitus with Zelos?

[heal_theworld]

[A headtilt as she approaches him.] Hello... What are you doing out of your room?

Dictated to Action.

[rose_of_battle]

[Sheena's staring at her journal in total disbelief. Once-ler? In a good mood? She's in the stable and exchanges a look with Melvin.]

Uh, Once-ler? Are you okay?

[heal_theworld]

[SHE SAW THAT, ZELOS. And felt his mana. She glances over at where Zelos had darted.]

Zelos...?

[May as well come out, since you are busted.]

[whichwayyoulean]

[He can't blame Zelos and Ezio for being douches and braking your gramps]

I still only have the one, you know, with no Truffula's growing in Paradisa and all. But if I can sell this ONE, it'll mean all that hard work was worthwhile.

[whichwayyoulean]

[Enjoy that on your conscience, buddy]

Reverse what? Your weird fairy thing? It's just a loss, it'll be over in a week or so.

[whichwayyoulean]

That'll be great! Have your fingers crossed for me, I think this is definitely a sale day.