[Even though she'd only spent 2, maybe 3 days alone, Elphaba couldn't have been more ecstatic. It felt so good to be able to kiss him again, to have him pick her up and hug her]

I thought you were gone for good-! I'm so glad you're back, I missed you so much!!

[Wait..'so long'? She looks at him curiously, although her smile fails to leave her face]

What do you mean..? You've only been gone for a few days