[ he hears the laugh- and it makes him rush back to his side again. he brushes Once-ler's hair from his eyes, gently shushing him. ]

Shh, shh... it might get... it might get bigger if you don't stop moving. you need to calm down, alright?

I'll fix it, I...

[ this is why he could never have been a doctor. he isn't built for it. he feels too much. but he had to try today he had to try- no, he couldn't try.

he had to be a doctor, today. ]