Emalia

“But how can she change a person like that? said Victoria.

She just can. I'd never have thought before, ever, that I could hate music and want to leave it behind, but now--

Lawrence Prewitt, said Victoria. Her voice was shaking, but she stood up and put on such a fierce dazzle that even Donovan seemed to wake up. Don't you dare ever start talking like that again, or when I get out of here, I'll leave you behind with the gofers. Lawrence smiled. I've missed your threats, Vicky.”
― Claire Legrand, The Cavendish Home for Boys and Girls

“You were looking for me?

Victoria wondered if she would be red for the rest of her life. Yes.

Isn't that something. Perfect ice queen Victoria looking for skunkish old me.”
― Claire Legrand, The Cavendish Home for Boys and Girls

“What was the good of dreaming of adventure if you turned your back on the first one that came your way?”
― Delia Sherman, Firebirds: An Anthology of Original Fantasy and Science Fiction

“Growing apart doesn't change the fact that for a long time we grew side by side; our roots will always be tangled. I'm glad for that.”
― Ally Condie, Matched