The perfect present.
Glinda knew that it would most definitely be very hard to find the perfect gift for her rather excentric roommate, but she was determined to give her friend the best Lurlinemas present she could find, to make Elphaba enjoy the holiday again.
The only problem was that she hadn't the faintest idea what Elphaba would like to have.
The most obvious choice was a book but then again, Elphaba already had so many books they barely fit on the shelf in their dorm room.
She would have to ask Fiyero, he probably had an idea.
"A book", he said drily which made Glinda sigh in frustration.
"But she already has so many books!"
"Believe me, darling, Elphaba never has enough books. It just depends on what is in the book. You can't just give her any book."
"Fiyero, you are no help", Glinda grunted and walked away from her perplexed boyfriend.
It looked like she would have to find the perfect present herself.
Or maybe Nessarose could help.
Quickly, Glinda scurried across the dining hall to where Nessa was sitting with some friends.
"Hello Glinda, come sit down with us", the govenor's other daughter invited her.
"Thank you, Nessa dear, but I really only have a short question to ask you. I wondered if you might have a clue as to what Elphie would like to receive for her Lurlinemas present."
"Hm, I'm afraid I won't be much of a help with this question. We never celebrate Lurlinemas at home and I'm not really familiar with Elphaba's preferences.
Maybe a book or something will suffice."
Glinda was infuriated.
A book was such a dull gift!
And not even Elphaba's own sister was able to come up with a creative idea.
Glinda was certain: She would find the perfect present for Elphaba, no matter what it would take.
And this present was going to be much better than a book.