How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #4
It had been difficult to keep childhood friends while the others worked in the quarry and she was alone with the goats. But they were all together at the academy. If she wanted it, now was her chance. (9.34)
Miri's always felt awkward around the other girls because they go off to the quarries and see each other all day. But no more. They're all stuck at the academy now (whether they like it or not), so it's time to make some friends.
Quote #5
"You're my best friend, you know," he said. (11.91)
Despite all the awkwardness that they've gone through with their burgeoning emotions, Peder still considers Miri his best friend. How sweet and comforting to know that she's so important to him.
Quote #6
Katar's shoulders slumped. Miri felt her leg shaking again as her classmates whispered their votes to Olana one by one. When the last girl sat down, Olana smiled.
"Over half of you voted for the same girl, a clear majority. Miri, come forward." (16.65-66)
The whole "I'm not here to make friends" line from every reality TV show ever doesn't seem to help Katar out in the end. She should have made some friends so they'd vote for her when the time came to choose princess academy.