Honestly, it took the Once-ler a while to figure out what was going on this time. Sure, that Alice girl left a message that was incredibly ominous, but when event time rolled around...nothing. Nothing for him, anyway. It's not the first event recently that's been not nearly as horrible for him as everyone else, and he's starting to get kind of suspicious. It's not like he did anything to deserve getting spared, after all.
But then that other girl made a post that explained all of it - he's not out of his mind because he hasn't died yet, somehow. Honestly, he hadn't thought that was all that unusual, but watching everyone in the mansion lose their minds has made it clear that no, he's the odd one out here. Especially when he's been in Wonderland as long as he has.
He can't help thinking about Phil. He's probably having a terrible time, considering this event hits anyone who's died before, and he's died probably more than anyone else the Once-ler knows. However, he wavers on checking at first. Phil probably has other people helping him, people who might actually know what to do or how to help. The Once-ler doesn't feel good about not trying at all though, so on the third day he heads over to Phil's room and knocks on the door.
"Phil?" he calls out, pressing an ear to the door. "You in there, buddy?"
He keeps forgetting that Phil can't talk anymore though, so he feels kind of dumb for asking. But honestly, the lack of an answer or any sign that he's moving around in there is enough to have him frantically try the door to see if it's unlocked.
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But then that other girl made a post that explained all of it - he's not out of his mind because he hasn't died yet, somehow. Honestly, he hadn't thought that was all that unusual, but watching everyone in the mansion lose their minds has made it clear that no, he's the odd one out here. Especially when he's been in Wonderland as long as he has.
He can't help thinking about Phil. He's probably having a terrible time, considering this event hits anyone who's died before, and he's died probably more than anyone else the Once-ler knows. However, he wavers on checking at first. Phil probably has other people helping him, people who might actually know what to do or how to help. The Once-ler doesn't feel good about not trying at all though, so on the third day he heads over to Phil's room and knocks on the door.
"Phil?" he calls out, pressing an ear to the door. "You in there, buddy?"
He keeps forgetting that Phil can't talk anymore though, so he feels kind of dumb for asking. But honestly, the lack of an answer or any sign that he's moving around in there is enough to have him frantically try the door to see if it's unlocked.