Elphaba's response was confusing enough to stop Glinda from giggling, made her remove her hand and look stunned for a second.  Elphaba seemed<em>concerned</em>, which was the most displaced emotion that Glinda could think of right now. Amusement? Yes. Anger because of the noise and of Glinda's clumsiness? Certainly. But<em>concern</em>?<br/><br/>"What...?" she said to accompany her blank stare, confused and bewildered - until it dawned on her: There were, indeed, tears in Glinda's eyes and Elphaba thought she was crying out of misery - and - on top of that, she comforted her! Well, with her mouth covered to suppress the laughter, Elphaba couldn't have seen her smiling, but to think Elphie was angry at her would've been far beyond Glinda.<br/><br/>Realizing the blatant misunderstanding, Glinda grinned and bumped a loose fist against Elphaba's shoulder. "Oh nooooo...?" she teased, "Did you just try to comfort me, Elphie?" She laid a hand to Elphie's chest. "Is there a tinge of friendship left in you, after all? Did you just<em>expose</em>yourself for the kind-hearted girl you are?"<br/><br/>All the more this reaction served her. Glinda had been truly worried what was still left of their friendship, and if she had needed further confirmation that it wasn't lost, this could well be it.