Elphaba blushed at the complement and praise. She didnlegitimately feel a small thrill at being complemented by someone as beautiful as Dejah. Even if it was simply to be polite.

She shook her head at the questions. "There is magic everywhere from my home. It is not unusual to find yourself in a magical trap and transported somewhere else. It is far safer to simply live your life without worrying what might happen. I have been here for what I guess is two years. It is difficult to truly know without seeing the days go by. It is my best guess based on the few others who have found themselves trapped down here with me." She explained.