Letters From Home
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Author's note: The underlined words are those that indicate that she's made a mistake in her letter or has decided not to include those words (though they're still visible to read), because honestly, who doesn't occasionally make mistakes in their letters?
-xo-
To: Miss. Galinda Upland
Upper Uplands, Gilikin, 2486
From:Elphaba Thropp
Nest Hardings, Munchkinland 5783
To, Miss Galinda,
In all honestly, I was thinking of how much it was a surprise to receive word from you at all, not so much the means in which it was delivered. I know we exchanged postal addresses, but I just assumed that you would have been too busy to have given it a second thought. I do much prefer long hand than the technology these days – they're awfully unreliable. This is a sure way to help with your grammar and punctuation, however, I will understand if you prefer to go back to Ozmail (just make sure not to get slack during the holidays with your writing and studying!).
That must have been nice I guess- having high tea with your High School friends (say hi to Ama Clutch for me). I know how you miss them dearly whilst you're at Shiz. I don't really have anyone to miss whilst I'm at Shiz... but it's really just a waste of time anyway. It's unfortunate to hear that you were suddenly saddened. Admittedly, I do miss our fire-front conversations too. They were a good way to wind down from a day of studying; even if they usually ended with a 'heated discussion' on something we (you) disagree with. Of course you didn't tell the girls. Why would you? That'd mean having to tell them that I existed, right? And what is there to work on with my snarky remarks? You have your reputation for being rich, popular, beautiful, and loud, and I have mine for being the opposite in which includes my remarks. Besides, you deserve most of them.
Your first thought in your room was that you left your pink quilt and matching pillow cases behind? Even if it isn't as devastating as you might have once thought – just wow that it was a thought at all. My first thought upon entering my room was 'at last, some privacy'. 'Nice' isn't exactly a word that is associated with me often. However, our friendship certainly is... something along those lines... however different it may seem. You... You tossed up staying at Shiz? I thought about it, but then I was summoned home to attend to some business and so I had to go. I understand my want to stay at school, but why would you want to? I mean, honestly, you have everything you could want back home, including numerous friends I imagine, so why would you want to stay at school with me? Oh, right, this whole 'friends' thing. I still have a little trouble getting used to that.
That's... sweet. I do miss you too, Galinda.
I hope that your mother enjoyed the opera and that your manicure was as astounding as always. As for myself, I am now off to do some studying before taking Nessa for a walk around the gardens before dinner. Take care, my sweet.
Sincerely,
Elphaba.