@stringswoven + shippy starter call
If there's one thing Galinda Upland is not, it's subtle. Someone with more sense might go about this in a smarter, less obvious way, but she has not an ounce of shame as she marches across the courtyard and plants herself in between Elphaba and two students who had stopped her for a chat.
For once, it's not their adoration Galinda seeks -- only Elphaba's attention. Never did she think helping her roommate win over their classmates would leave her sidelined, forced to fight for her place in the spotlight.
"Elphie!" Her name rings melodic as it spills from Galinda's lips, honey-sweet smile adorning her porcelain features. "There you are, I looked for you all over the school!" As if she hadn't been standing a few feet away until just now. Hopefully Elphaba didn't see.
She's nonchalant in the way her hand reaches out to grab hold of Elphaba's, and quickly turns to the pair of students, stunned by the interruption. "I'm so, so sorry, but I have to steal her for a minute. Important roommate stuff - you understand, right?" Galinda barely waits for a nod of confirmation before tugging on Elphaba's hand for her to follow and waving gently to the ones left behind.
