"That's not true," Glinda argued, her pace quickening. "We've been through so much together. We've supported each other, stood up for each other. You're the reason I found my voice, Elphaba."
The silence that followed was oppressive, a physical presence that weighed on them both. Glinda's voice was barely a whisper.
Elphaba stood at the edge of the lake, the water's gentle lapping at her feet a stark contrast to the turmoil brewing inside her. Before her, Glinda approached, her steps light, her smile radiant.