Galinda didn't have pride issues in not showing her pain. Which meant that she did indeed cry out in pain as Elphie began to burn her arms. But even so, she could hear Elphie in her voice. Could tell that she was struggling. Maybe she didn't want to be in control. Maybe it was easier to let this side of her have control where she didn't have to feel the pain she was in, but Galinda couldn't let that happen. She couldn't let Elphie be killed because she was hurting and didn't know how to handle it. If she just held on, Elphie would come back. She had to believe that.
"No."
The word was said on a whimper, tears pooling in blue eyes but Galinda held on fast, her face pressed against Elphie's neck. Sweet Oz, it hurt so badly. It was blinding. But when she wanted to be, Galinda could be ridiculously stubborn and hold her own. She didn't care that she was crying. That the pain continued to get worse.
"Let me take your pain... Please, Elphie. Let me help you...."
She would keep this plea. Keep holding on until Elphie finally was back again.