Chapter 37. Let's Do the Time Warp Again
Rifiuto: Non Miniera
Thanks to Akasharouge for reviewing 36.
Elphaba settled down at the small cafe outside Shiz, at what used to be her usual table. Her index finger traced her initals on the table top, and she thanked the waiter when he set down her cup of raspberry tea.
Sighing, Elphaba rested her elbows on the table and placed her forehead against her closed hands. She took several deep breaths, before picking up her cup and taking a sip.
As she looked around, her dark eyes scanned the cafe. It didn't look any different than when she was in school.
The queen finished her tea in no time, paid the bill, and left, heading towards a bookstore nearby.
The door to the store opened, the little bell ringing as Elphaba entered. Her feet led her to the Sorcery section, and she ran her fingers along the spines, searching for anything that would help find her daughter.
"Excuse me Miss," Elphaba looked up, to see a clerk in front of her, waiting to help. Elphaba's cloak hood fell, revealing her long black hair, green skin, dark eyes, and diamond tattoes. Instantly, the clerk curtsied. "Your Majesty. I'm sorry, I didn't recognize you."
"That's all right." Elphaba said.
"Well, Your Majesty, is there anything I can help you find?" Elphaba shook her head.
"No thank you. I'm just looking." The clerk nodded, and excused herself to go. Elphaba continued to go along the shelf, before turning back.
"Um, Miss. Actually, there is something you could help me with."
"Yes?" She asked, moving to Elphaba. The Queen thought a moment.
"Would you....happen to have any books on.....time travel?"