How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #10
Something like a smile appeared on his face. "Yes, I suppose it was, especially the way my mother told it. She was a lady-in-waiting for Princess Isabella of Cröy. When my father began to visit, Isabella thought he must be courting one of her daughters. But she could never figure out which one he liked. Then one day he left his watch behind on the tennis courts."
Deryn snorted. "Aye. Back home I'm always leaving my watch on the tennis courts." (35.34-35)
This is one of the moments when we love Deryn most. She just refuses to be overly impressed or intimidated by Alek's position, and it seems like she helps him to loosen up a bit, too.