Steve might not be the most well-versed in sarcasm, but it would have been impossible not to hear Elphaba's dry tone. However, he was very well-versed in ignoring sarcasm in favor of meaning. "Nobody should give you any trouble. If they do..."

He trailed off, as he realized that telling the Wicked Witch of the West to come and find him if she got bullied was ridiculous, even for him.

"Please don't do anything rash," he finished, instead. He didn't know how much magic she had left, but he trusted that she had some.