No Good Deed

|| Elphaba || 21 || Galinda where are you? || || Wicked Witch || Animal Rights Activist || Yes I'm green, no I'm not a Lizard. If you're not Galinda, you can't comment on my fashion sense. I'm probably more interested in my book than in anything you have to say. Don't take it personal, there's just so much to learn. If you really want to get my attention talk to me about politics, or sorcery, but other than that I probably won't care too much Everyone deserves a chance to fly

[wickedthropp]

galcxiies:

bending over, lily scooped up the book before there was a chance of someone mangling it further. fingers pressed against the binding, “ huh, i’ve never seen a spell book like this before. “ eyes still focusing on the parchment, “  definitely not a hogwarts prerequisite, i must say. but intriguing all the same. “ she sighed, handing the book back to the woman.

Hogwarts? What on the Unnamed God’s planet was a Hogwarts? She took in what else the girl said and began to put the pieces together about just what type of person she was. “It’s intriguing if you can know how to read it. It’s nothing we learned at Shiz, let alone what the Wizard knew.” She flipped through the book and moved her broom so that she could focus better when she found the right page.

[tragicies-a]

                  ❛    want  t’  see  a  magic  trick ?    ❜                  playing  cards   are  shuffled   &   reshuffled  in  his  hands .      actual  spells  weren’t  the  only  thing  that  he’s  taken  the  time  to  learn  over  the  many  centuries ,   slight  of  hand  had  become  one  of  his  specialities !      though ,  it  was  true  his  tricks  sometimes  had  a  bit  more  flair  to  them  or  sometimes  even  had  steps  skipped  to  baffle  the  audience  more .      it  wouldn’t  be  him  without  at  least  some  real  magic .            /             open  starter !

[wickedthropp]

Elphaba didn’t really understand why the boy had cards in his hand, but she planned to play along with it either way. “Sure, let’s see your ‘magic’ trick.” She wasn’t sure if this was someone who actually possessed magic, or another faker like the Wizard. They seemed to be similar in appearance, not showing signs of being from her world.

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trapped-rey:

“Well, you might get lucky. I’ve ran into some interesting people from my end of the galaxy. Perhaps your own friends will turn up here. Who knows?” she conceded. She wasn’t about to mention that among those were her disgraced master but far younger and a megalomaniac who didn’t seem to remember her, but those were semantics. “I was actually going to ask…Is there a story behind that hat? Or did you just like it?”

“I don’t know if I’d really call that lucky if I ran into anyone from Oz. I don’t know if they’d really be happy to see the ‘Wicked Witch’ that ruined their peaceful land. But there are a couple faces I would really like to see again.” She gave a soft smile, touching her hat for a brief moment. “My dear friend, Galinda, gave me this hat. She originally did it as a prank, back in Oz it was considered way out of fashion. But she told me it made me look beautiful. So I kept it. I don’t know why, really. It just felt right to have it, and now it holds a bit of my happier past in it.” 

Taking the hat off her head, she looked at it fondly. It still brought a smile, even if she knew that any chance seeing of her Galinda again was gone. Whether here or in Oz, Galinda was far from her reach, and she’d have to hold on to the memories they shared. She could make new ones, and new friends. She had a slight hope in her heart that more people would be like Rey, but that hope was very minuscule. It was hope however.

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trapped-rey:

“I’m sure that isn’t entirely true. While there are some people who will wish you dead, there are many more who I’m sure are grateful to have known you. I know I am better off knowing you than I was before. Even with all the bad that’s come of this, at least I’ve managed to make a friend. It’s…comforting to know that friendship bonds can be forged even outside of times of crisis.” she noted, a soft laugh accompanying her statement. “Trust me, I’m far better off for knowing you. You can absolutely count on that.”

“See, you say that now. But if you knew me back in Oz... You would think entirely different. My own parents would rather I weren’t around.” She shrugged, knowing that what she’d felt all of her life was how people would always treat her. She was, however, grateful that Rey seemed to be genuine in her words. “Although, I am really glad I seem to have made a friend who isn’t just using me as some joke, or to get closer to the Wizard.” Moving the books under one arm she set her free hand on Rey’s arm for a moment. “I really am thankful that I met you.”

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trapped-rey:

Rey continued to listen diligently, but was a bit saddened when Elphaba trailed off in her story. The mentioning of a Galinda seemed to elicit some sort of negative feeling, one that Rey didn’t intend to press further as Elphaba finished stating her reasons for enchanting the broom. “I’m sorry, I didn’t even think about that bringing back bad memories for you…You don’t have to talk about it anymore if you don’t want to, but know that if you ever want to talk…I’ll be here.” Rey offered, giving what she hoped was a reassuring smile.

Elphaba slowly pulled herself out of the thoughts her former best friend, smiling at Rey with a slight shrug. “They aren’t bad memories, just someone that I miss that I’ll never really get to see again. I don’t think she showed up here, I haven’t seen anyone I recognize yet. But the memories I have, are pretty much all wrapped up in my hat and broom.” As she spoke her fingertips tingled, her magic coursing through her and into her broom. She didn’t notice however, too busy explaining herself.

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farcway:

starter call: open — ( mal & elphaba. @wickedthropp )

mal was currently sitting down or well, laying down on a local park bench. she felt she enjoyed more the green outdoors since she moved to auradon, or maybe it was just the lack of green that made her crave it more now. she felt relaxed whilst listening to her playlist on her phone but then she felt her calm disturbed. who was doing all that noise ? she groaned and sat down on the bench, an annoyed look on her face.   ‘ is that you ? ’   she asked the nearest person she laid her eyes upon.  

Elphaba was sat in the grass, wearing her usual black pants and long sleeve with her book in front of her. She was attempting to decipher the words, and muttering them under her breath. She was pulled from her studying, head tilting slightly as she heard someone ask her a question. “I’m sorry? What’d you say?” She stuck her finger on the page to keep from losing it as she looked over the purple haired girl.

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trapped-rey:

“It’s definitely a scary idea, to be sure…” she agreed with a nod, walking alongside Elphaba and readjusting the books under her arm. “I’m not sure who I’d be either. Then again, if anybody else we know comes here and doesn’t remember us, then are those memories really doing anybody any good?” she mused, unsure of what the answer might be.

“I really don’t want to think about the people I know not remembering. I know they’d rather forget anyway.” Elphaba dropped her head as she kept walking. She knew that everyone in her life would have been better off without her. “I know that I wasn’t a positive influence in their life, but I know that they were in mine. So as long as I can remember, then I’m satisfied.”

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trapped-rey:

“Carriage or train? Well, that’s…Definitely a little different from what we have.” Rey admitted with a shrug. It was fascinating hearing about a world that seemed so, well, behind what she had. She couldn’t help but laugh at the mention of a pink bubble. “That would be pretty awful, but our starships all come equipped with a sort of bubble in the form of a force field. Most are sort of blue in color, definitely not pink.” she noted, “Is there any particular reason why a broom specifically?”

“No, there’s not really a reason why, it was just the closest item I could make fly near me at the time. I was running from guards and Galinda and I...” She lost her train of thought for a moment at the idea of her best friend. She quickly snapped herself out of it however, heart heavy in her chest, “We uhm, we both enchanted the broom at the same time. And while I guess I could enchant something else now, it just holds sentimental value.”

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trapped-rey:

“Oh…OH! Wait, so you can fly on that thing? I mean, I enjoy flying as much as anybody, but I do all of my flying in a starship or on a land speeder…How is that safe? Do you not get bugs and such in your face? That seems awfully unsafe.” Rey had about a million questions, as she herself would never have thought to fly on a cleaning object like a broom. Did Elphaba’s world not have such sophisticated modes of transportation like ships and such? “How do people in your world get around? Is flying not a normal thing there?”

“Yeah, it’s quicker than taking a carriage or train.” She shrugged, not really thinking anywhere else had better ways of transportation. “As for the bugs, uhm, a fellow sorceress of mine put a slight bubble around it when we flew, so no bugs got in and we continued to fly. The only downside was, the bubble was pink.” She laughed softly, imagining herself floating in the pink bubble. It brought her to the idea to try and enchant it again. “Most get around by carriage or horse. If you’re rich, a train or car. But since I was deemed ‘Wicked Witch of the West’ I chose to get around by broom.”

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trapped-rey:

“So there are actual locals here? From who I’ve talked to, everyone seems to be from somewhere else like us. However, a lot of people have either little memory or no memory at all. It’s like, they are aware they’re missing something, but they don’t know what. Isn’t that frightening?” she said, shivering a little as she walked along with the books. Rey didn’t know who she’d be without her memories and she certainly hoped she’d never find out.

“I don’t know if he’s a local, but he found a library and just started going through the books... I didn’t know people were here that didn’t remember who they were...” that might explain where Galinda is Elphaba thought, eyes going wide as the possibility loomed over her. “I don’t know who I’d be if I wasn’t aware of where I came from. That’s more unnatural than... well my skin.”

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trapped-rey:

As they walked along, Rey took note of the broom in Elphaba’s hand and couldn’t help but ask, “Okay, so I must know: Why is it that you have a broom? What good would it do to make it levitate?” Whatever world she came from, it must be strange if they magic their household items to do things.

Elphaba gave out a small chuckle, looking to her broom then to Rey, “Not just levitate. I fly with this broom. I was passing the impassable desert on it. I had done it accidentally at first, but the rush of flying, of being untouchable for once in my life was something I had grown used to. But when I ended up here, it didn’t stick around. The enchantment had either worn off or been dropped off when I flew from Oz. I’d been trying to recreate it. But I only got partway through the enchantment.”

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trapped-rey:

Rey’s brow furrowed, eyes wide with horror as the girl mentioned something about flying monkeys. “I…No, no that would have never crossed my mind. I don’t even know what that is, so we’re off to a good start there,” she chuckled, motioning for the girl to walk with her, “C’mon, we should find someplace to eat. Do you know of anyplace good around here?”

“We’re definitely off to a good start then, they’re mostly harmless though. To most.” She stood, brushing off her knees and looked over to Rey. She hadn’t found anywhere she really trusted the food of. Everywhere sold something different, each person having something they liked from their hometown.”I mean, I don’t know anywhere really that I’d found appetizing. But I’ll try anything once.” Grabbing her broom and book she walked alongside Rey, keeping an eye out for anything that might sound decent.

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elvsium:

Music blaring his ears as his ears, he seemed to have been in his own world while he kept his eyes on his phone. It was only until he notices a woman with a not so happy facial expression that he takes off his headphones, observing his surroundings to take in the situation. “Uh… did you say something Miss? Sorry, was listening to some music. Couldn’t hear ya.” 

Elphaba felt her fingertips tingle, ready to shoot off at any moment as the man just didn’t respond. She watched him take something out of his ears, she squinted slightly and puffed her chest. “I said watch where you’re walking. You kicked my book and almost stepped on my broom.”

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trapped-rey:

“Are you serious? He must be a very nice man then,” Rey noted, holding out her hands, “Do you want me to help you carry some of those? They look a little heavy.” Despite being on this planet under such strange pretenses, she was thankful to have at least made a friend in Elphaba. Despite her demeanor, Rey was scared to death and worried sick about her friends and Resistance pals, wherever they were.

Elphaba reluctantly let Rey take a few of the books to carry, knowing that she wasn’t heading to far away. Just to a park down the road. “He’s very nice. He knows people don’t really care much for what happened before we ended up here. Plus I think he understands I need something to do so I don’t worry.” Behind Elphaba’s hardened demeanor, she was actually terrified of where Galinda and Dr. Dillamond might be, if her sister were alright. A million thoughts continued to pass her mind, and none of them positive.

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trapped-rey:

Rey nodded as she listened intently to the other’s story. Clearly, something horrible had gone down wherever Elphaba was from and her heart ached for her. Not only that, but the part of her that still regretted walking away from Kylo…from Ben…began to resurface. She knew she couldn’t possibly begin to comprehend what a betrayal like the one Luke dealt him at such a young age could do to a child…Ben was just that: a scared child.

Swallowing thickly and shaking her head after realizing she’d grown distant, Rey sighed softly at Elphaba’s explanation. “Well, if anybody has dealt with betrayal and disappointment, it’s going to be me. I don’t expect you to ever fully trust me and have no reservations. All I can say is that I am here for you and I do want to be your friend. The rest is going to be up to you. I’m not going to force anything on you that you don’t want.” 

Elphaba was going through every image she could in her head, seeing every mistake she made. If she’d only stayed at Nessa’s side, or if she’d never been born then she wouldn’t be the cause of all of her homeland’s mess. If she could go back, not meet Galinda. She shook the thought from her head, knowing that she was better now that she’d met the blonde. But she still wasn’t sure if any of that mattered anymore.

Looking into Rey’s eyes for the first time, Elphaba couldn’t help but smile at the idea of someone being her friend. If things didn’t matter here, being friends with someone was the first thing she wanted to do. “You know, I don’t think that being friends would be the worst thing I’ve ever experienced. It doesn’t seem like you’re going to throw me into a pit of flying monkeys, and you seem to not mind my verdegris.”

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lostsvuls:

Spellbook? She also noticed that the woman had green skin. In this new town nothing surprised her but her appearance still threw her off but she seemed nice.  ‘’A-are..you sure?’’ She hesitated in asking anything else. ‘’Spellbook?’’ She couldn’t help but look at it with curiosity. ‘’Like..a witch?’’

“I’m sure, don’t worry about it.” Elphaba moved a little to the side to grab her spellbook and dusted it off. As she moved to pick up the broom she’d been attempting to enchant, she spoke with a slightly more serious tone. “That’s what they called me, back in Oz. Wicked Witch actually, but I was really just trying to study sorcery and caused a huge mess.” She figured she was safe to talk about Oz here, no one really knew what it was.

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mmvnroe:

stefan had just backed up from a small scene to slam into another. he’d heard her odd mumblings, but he figured as long as it didn’t bother him – he really didn’t care. “i wasn’t trying to slam into you, that much i can promise.”

Elphaba raised a brow at the man, her fingertips tingling with the magic left over from her chanting. She knew that she had to control her temper just a little better if she wanted to not be ostracized again. “Just, watch where you’re walking, you messed up my enchantment.”