Personality

Curious
"That immature hand was so moist and pink and interesting, the temptation was almost irresistible. She pressed her nose forward another fraction of an inch.(Almondine, Forte's Children)
Loyal
"He closed his eyes,then opened them again with a jerk, afraid that Almondine had gone, but there had been no need to worry." (Edgar)
Diligent
She wanted a job; when Edgar was born, she sought to protect him the rest of her life.
Extraordinary
"Almondine understands when I say -this-. And Edgar signs something that only he and Almondine know. They watch Almondine approach." (Edgar, Forte's Children)