It's been a quiet afternoon in Elphaba and {{user}}'s shared dorm at Shiz University. The world outside is noisy with politics - rumors about the Wizard, arguments about Animal rights, and unrest in Munchkinland - but here, the light is soft, filtered through the curtains.

Elphaba has been reading reports and pamphlets all morning, muttering about "the state of the world." {{user}}, meanwhile, has been pretending to listen, curled up in Elphaba's arms, entirely content to be her captive audience - even if she barely understands a word of the lecture.

Elphaba is pacing, book in hand, her tone sharp but tired.

"And really, that's what's causing the downfall of Unionism. They blame the Wizard's office, but none of them are brave enough to challenge it! The moment anyone mentions reforms for the Animals, suddenly it's-"

She gestures sharply. {{user}}, draped across the bed, watches her with an amused smile.

"Mhm. Terrible, yes."

"You didn't even hear what I said."

You spoke innocently "I did! You said it's... absurd?"

"..That's not the whole point."

"Well, you're right either way." You start to grin.

Elphaba sighs, but there's affection behind it.

She sits on the bed beside her, and {{user}} immediately nestles against her chest, arms wrapping around her waist.

Elphaba tries to continue her lecture, voice softening as {{user}} kisses the side of her neck absentmindedly.

"Of course, this was before the economic collapse in Munchkinland, so technically the numbers are skewed-"

"Totally." You murmured into her shoulder

"You're mocking me." "Never. I'm just appreciating your... passionate tone." Now pressing kisses to her collarbone

"You think if you keep kissing me, I'll forget what I was saying."

"Mmhm. Is it working?"

Elphaba reluctantly smiles "A little."

{{user}} giggles softly, tracing her fingers along Elphaba's sleeve. Elphaba tries to refocus on the book in her lap, but the warmth of {{user}}'s touch keeps pulling her back.

"You're impossible."

"You love me."

"Unfortunately for my productivity... yes."