Sydney Sage Quotes:

Did Belikov bend the rules of time and space to get here so fast? He can do that, right?

- Richelle Mead

source: Richelle Mead (2013). “The Fiery Heart: A Bloodlines Novel”, p.67, Penguin

topic: Space, Can Do, Sydney Sage, Sydrian

I know I’m not supposed to say this, but I love you.

- Richelle Mead

topic: Love You, Knows, Sydney Sage

What is it with you and girls’ bathrooms?

- Becca Fitzpatrick

source: Becca Fitzpatrick (2014). “Hush, Hush Parts 1 & 2: includes Hush, Hush and Crescendo”, p.208, Simon and Schuster

topic: Girl, Bathroom, Sydney Sage

My mind... It's who I am. I think I'd rather suffer any other injury in the world than have my mind tampered with.

- Richelle Mead

source: Richelle Mead (2012). “The Golden Lily: A Bloodlines Novel”, p.189, Penguin

topic: Thinking, Who I Am, Mind, Sydney Sage

You're my flame in the dark. We chase away the shadows around each other.

- Richelle Mead

source: Richelle Mead (2013). “The Indigo Spell: A Bloodlines Novel”, p.156, Penguin

topic: Dark, Flames, Shadow, Sydney Sage

Adrian stood there leaning against the doorframe, watching me with his heart in his eyes. In my chest, my own heart was breaking. On my cheek, the lily reminded me who I was.

- Richelle Mead

source: Richelle Mead (2012). “The Golden Lily: A Bloodlines Novel”, p.324, Penguin

topic: Heart, Eye, Lilies, Sydney Sage

Can you come over to Amberwood? I need you to help me break curfew and escape my dorm.” There were a few moments of silence. “Sage, I’ve been waiting two months to hear you say those words. You want me to bring a ladder?

- Richelle Mead

source: Richelle Mead (2013). “The Indigo Spell: A Bloodlines Novel”, p.198, Penguin

topic: Two, Silence, Waiting, Moment Of Silence, Sydney Sage

I’m not dangerous,” I breathed. He brought his face toward mine. “You are to me.” And somehow, against all reason, we were kissing.

- Richelle Mead

source: Richelle Mead (2013). “The Indigo Spell: A Bloodlines Novel”, p.99, Penguin

topic: Kissing, Faces, Reason, Indigo Spell, Sydney Sage

You and I have been through too much together. We're too close, too connected. I wasn't that crazy on spirit when I said you're my flame in the dark. We chase away the shadows around each other. Our backgrounds don't matter. What we have is bigger than that. I love you, and beneath all that logic, calculation, and superstition, I know you love me too.

- Richelle Mead

source: Richelle Mead (2013). “The Indigo Spell: A Bloodlines Novel”, p.156, Penguin

topic: Crazy, Love You, Dark, Indigo Spell, Sydney Sage

Nothing he said could change what I think of you. I've had my mind made up about you for a long time... and it's all good.

- Richelle Mead

topic: Thinking, Long, Mind, Mind Made Up, Sydney Sage

I'm guessing whatever 'ways' you have in mind aren't Jill-appropriate either." "Put your books away and I'll show you.

- Richelle Mead

source: Richelle Mead (2013). “The Fiery Heart: A Bloodlines Novel”, p.47, Penguin

topic: Book, Mind, Guessing, Sydney Sage, Sydrian

Moroi shied from the sunlight but as I watched Sydney, I knew without a doubt that humans had been made for the sun.

- Richelle Mead

topic: Doubt, Sun, Made, Sydney, Sydney Sage

So,” I said at last, staring at my hands. “How’s, uh, your car?” “I left it out on the street. Figured it’ll be fine there while I’m gone.

- Richelle Mead

source: Richelle Mead (2013). “The Indigo Spell: A Bloodlines Novel”, p.16, Penguin

topic: Hands, Car, Gone, Indigo Spell, Sydney Sage

Do you want me to call you Celery Stick instead of Cupcake or Honey-Pie? It just doesn’t inspire the same warm and fuzzy feelings.

- Richelle Mead

topic: Cupcakes, Bread Pudding, Pie, Indigo Spell, Celery

What is it with you and girls’ bathrooms?

- Becca Fitzpatrick

source: Becca Fitzpatrick (2014). “Hush, Hush Parts 1 & 2: includes Hush, Hush and Crescendo”, p.208, Simon and Schuster

topic: Sydney Sage

Because I’ve got a lot more terms of endearment to use. Honey pie. Sugarplum. Bread pudding," “Why are they all high-calorie foods?

- Richelle Mead

source: Richelle Mead (2013). “The Indigo Spell: A Bloodlines Novel”, p.81, Penguin

topic: Pie, Bread Pudding, Use, Indigo Spell, Celery

Isn’t it obvious, Sage? No, of course it isn’t. I did it so I’d have a reason to be around you — one I knew you couldn’t refuse.

- Richelle Mead

topic: Sage, Reason, Obvious, Sydney Sage

Why not see which is brighter: your aura or the sun?

- Richelle Mead

source: Richelle Mead (2012). “The Golden Lily: A Bloodlines Novel”, p.240, Penguin

topic: Why Not, Auras, Sun, Sydney Sage

I don't care if you say we can't be together. I don't care if you think I'm the most evil, unnatural creature walking on earth. You can think whatever you want, go whatever you want. I'm going to just go on loving you, even if it's hopeless.

- Richelle Mead

topic: Thinking, Evil, Loving You, Indigo Spell, Sydney Sage

I tried to be a better person for her– but it was to impress her, to get her to want me. But when I’m around you, I want to be better because… well, because it feels right. Because I want to. You make me want to become something greater than myself. I want to excel. You inspire me in every act, every word, every glance. I look at you, and you’re like… like light made into flesh. […] You have no clue how beautiful you are or how brightly you shine.

- Richelle Mead

topic: Beautiful, Light, Shining, Sydney Sage, Sydrian

I had an accident." "That seemes to happen a lot." "It wasn't my fault." "It never is." "I just have bad luck." "Or you're just trouble." "You got a problem with that?" "No problem at all." "Oh my God! Are you going to help or not?

- Richelle Mead

topic: Luck, Faults, Helping, Sydney Sage

What am I supposed to do with a wool coat? Especially here in Palm Springs?” “Sleep with it,” he suggested. “Think of me.

- Richelle Mead

topic: Spring, Sleep, Thinking, Indigo Spell, Sydney Sage

But each time you use spirit, you're more likely to go crazy.” “Already crazy about you, Sage.

- Richelle Mead

source: Richelle Mead (2013). “The Indigo Spell: A Bloodlines Novel”, p.68, Penguin

topic: Crazy, Use, Sage, Sydney Sage

Somehow, Sydney had an internal clock that told her when time was up. I think it was part of her inherent ability to keep track of a hundred things at once. Not me. In these moments, my thoughts were usually focused on getting her shirt off and whether I’d get past the bra this time. So far, I hadn’t.

- Richelle Mead

topic: Past, Thinking, Track, Sydney, Sydney Sage

My nails dug into his back, and he trailed his lips down the edge of my chin, down the center of my neck. He kept going until he reached the bottom of the dress’s V-neck. I let out a small gasp, and he kissed all around the neckline, just enough to tease.

- Richelle Mead

source: Richelle Mead (2013). “The Indigo Spell: A Bloodlines Novel”, p.185, Penguin

topic: Nails, Dresses, Lips, Indigo Spell, Sydney Sage

Any life worth living is going to have risks

- Richelle Mead

source: Richelle Mead (2013). “The Indigo Spell: A Bloodlines Novel”, p.211, Penguin

topic: Risk, Life Worth Living, Worth Living, Sydney Sage

The Alchemists’ beliefs are my beliefs,” I say quickly. She arched an eyebrow. “Are they? I would hope your beliefs would be your beliefs.” I’d never thought about it that way before, but I suddenly hoped desperately that her words were true.

- Richelle Mead

topic: Eyebrows, Alchemist, Would Be, Indigo Spell, Sydney Sage

The future of our relationship hinged on advice from a fifteen-year old girl, a probably untrue story from a one-eyed Chihuahua trainer, and me unromantically – yet skillfully – kissing you on top of silverware and china?

- Richelle Mead

topic: Girl, Kissing, Years, Indigo Spell, Sydney Sage

Maybe everyone else thinks your aversion to food is cute- but not me. I've watched you watch Jill. Here's some tough love: you will never, ever have her body. Ever. It's impossible. She's Moroi. You're human. That's biology. You have a great one, one that most humans would kill for- and you'd look even better if you put on a little weight. Five pounds would be a good start. Hide the ribs. Get a bigger bra size

- Richelle Mead

topic: Cute, Love You, Thinking, Sydney Sage, Tough Love

What were you thinking?" I demanded once we were moving to the music. I was trying to ignore his hands. "Do you know how much trouble you may have gotten me in?" Adrian grinned. "Nah. They all feel bad for you. You'll achieve martyrdom after dancing with a mean, wicked vampire. Job security with the Alchemists.

- Richelle Mead

source: Richelle Mead (2013). “The Indigo Spell: A Bloodlines Novel”, p.33, Penguin

topic: Jobs, Moving, Mean, Indigo Spell, Sydney Sage

The problem with having so many people call me by nicknames was that when someone called me by my actual name, it usually meant something serious was happening.

- Richelle Mead

source: Richelle Mead (2013). “The Indigo Spell: A Bloodlines Novel”, p.86, Penguin

topic: Names, People, Serious, Sydney Sage

He shook his head in mock sympathy. "I tell you, Sage. Sometimes I think I am the one who needs to take out the restraining order on you.

- Richelle Mead

source: Richelle Mead (2013). “The Indigo Spell: A Bloodlines Novel”, p.69, Penguin

topic: Thinking, Order, Needs, Sydney Sage, Restraining Orders

I tried to dredge up the same reaction other girls had around Marcus, but nothing happened. No matter how hard I tried, I just didn't have that same attraction His hair was too blond, I decided. And his eyes needed a little more green.

- Richelle Mead

source: Richelle Mead (2013). “The Indigo Spell: A Bloodlines Novel”, p.128, Penguin

topic: Girl, Eye, Hair, Sydney Sage

Metaphors. This was the cost of making out with an artist.

- Richelle Mead

source: Richelle Mead (2013). “The Indigo Spell: A Bloodlines Novel”, p.185, Penguin

topic: Artist, Cost, Metaphor, Sydney Sage

That was Sydney Sage," said Lissa. "I thought they were all in West Virginia. Why isn't she with Rose?" "That," said Abe darkly, "is an excellent question." "Because they were apparently kidnapping Jill Mastrano in Detroit," said Christian. "Which is weird. But not the craziest thing I can think of Rose doing.

- Richelle Mead

source: Richelle Mead (2010). “Last Sacrifice: A Vampire Academy Novel”, p.235, Penguin

topic: Christian, Thinking, Virginia, Sydney Sage, West Virginia

He froze, and for one moment, we stood locked in time. I could feel the silk of his shirt against my skin and the warmth of his body. The lingering scent of the overpriced cologne he wore floated around me. No smoke for a change. I’d always told him the cologne couldn’t be worth what he spent, but suddenly, I reconsidered. It was amazing.

- Richelle Mead

source: Richelle Mead (2012). “The Golden Lily: A Bloodlines Novel”, p.165, Penguin

topic: Skins, Body, Scent, Sydney Sage, Cologne

Adrian looked away from me and down to where my hand covered his. I blushed and pulled away. “Sorry” I’d probably freaked him out

- Richelle Mead

source: Richelle Mead (2012). “The Golden Lily: A Bloodlines Novel”, p.126, Penguin

topic: Sorry, Hands, Covered, Sydney Sage

Sorry, Ms. Terwilliger. I'm flattered that you think I'm such an upstanding person, but I'm already caught up in one epic battle of good versus evil. I don't need another.

- Richelle Mead

source: Richelle Mead (2012). “The Golden Lily: A Bloodlines Novel”, p.93, Penguin

topic: Sorry, Epic, Thinking, Sydney Sage, Epic Battle

I wanted someone a little more approachable," I explained. "What, like Captain McTropicalShorts back there? Where on earth did you find him anyway?" "Just did an Internet search." Feeling a need to defend my research, I added, "He comes highly recommended." "By who? Long John Silver?

- Richelle Mead

source: Richelle Mead (2012). “The Golden Lily: A Bloodlines Novel”, p.162, Penguin

topic: Long, Feelings, Needs, Sydney Sage, Wanted Someone

God,” I moaned. “Do they use that stuff as rocket fuel?” “No one made you keep drinking it.” “Hey, don’t get preachy. Besides, I had to be polite.” “Sure,” she said.

- Richelle Mead

topic: Drinking, Use, Hey, Sydney Sage

Different time, different place,” I said. “Things can change. People can change.

- Richelle Mead

source: Richelle Mead (2012). “The Golden Lily: A Bloodlines Novel”, p.118, Penguin

topic: People, Different, Said, Sydney Sage, People Can Change

But I’m just going to be out there having a tea party with her cats or whatever it is she has in mind." Adrian

- Richelle Mead

topic: Party, Cat, Tea, Sydney Sage

I know how you guys feel about us. I'm not stupid, and believe me, I've tried to get you out of my head. But there isn't enough liquor or art or any other distraction in the world to do it. I had to stop going to Wolfe's because it was too hard being that close to you, even if it was all just pretend fighting. I couldn't stand the touching. It was agonizing because it meant something to me－and I knew it meant nothing to you. I kept telling myself to stay away altogether, and then I'd find excuses… like the car… anything to be around you again.

- Richelle Mead

source: Richelle Mead (2012). “The Golden Lily: A Bloodlines Novel”, p.323, Penguin

topic: Art, Stupid, Believe, Sydney Sage

We're going on a, um, windmill tour later this week." If I'd wanted to shut them all up, I'd definitely succeeded. They all looked stunned. Adrian spoke first. "I'm going to assume that means he's flying you to Amsterdam on his private jet. If so, I'd like to come along. But not for the windmills.

- Richelle Mead

source: Richelle Mead (2012). “The Golden Lily: A Bloodlines Novel”, p.76, Penguin

topic: Mean, Flying, Amsterdam, Private Jet, Stunned

Speaking of Sonya...I was thinking of something earlier. Something Wolfe said." "Why, Adrian. Were you paying attention after all?" "Don't start,Sage," he warned.(p 211)

- Richelle Mead

topic: Thinking, Attention, Sage, Sonya, Sydney Sage

Because it’s our duty to God to protect the rest of humanity from evil creatures of the night.

- Richelle Mead

source: Richelle Mead (2009). “Blood Promise: A Vampire Academy Novel”, p.19, Penguin

topic: Night, Evil, Rose, Sydney Sage, Duty To God

Look, Sage. I don't know much about chemistry or computer hacking or photosynthery, but this is something I've got a lot of experience with." I think he mean photosynthesis, but I didn't correct him. "Use my knowledge. Don't let it go to waste.

- Richelle Mead

topic: Mean, Thinking, Let It Go, Sydney Sage, Photosynthesis

My God, Sage. Your eyes. How have I never noticed them?" That uncomfortable feeling was spreading over me again. "What about them?" "The color," he breathed. "When you stand in the light. They're amazing... like molten gold. I could paint those..." He reached toward me but then pulled back. "They're beautiful. You're beautiful.

- Richelle Mead

source: Richelle Mead (2011). “Bloodlines”, p.263, Penguin

topic: Beautiful, Eye, Light, You Re Beautiful, Sydney Sage

He shook his head. “No. Because there's no one else out there who understands you like I do.” I waited for more. “That's it? You're not going to elaborate on what that means?” Those green eyes held me. “I don't think I need to.

- Richelle Mead

source: Richelle Mead (2012). “The Golden Lily: A Bloodlines Novel”, p.324, Penguin

topic: Mean, Eye, Thinking, Sydney Sage

You aren't going to go crazy," I said firmly. "You're stronger than you think. The next time you feel that way, find something to focus on, to remind you of who are." "Like what? Got some magic object in mind?" "Doesn't have to be magic," I said. I racked my brain. "Here." I unfastened the golden cross necklace. "This has always been good for me. Maybe it'll help you." I set it in his hand, but he caught hold of mine before I could pull back

- Richelle Mead

topic: Crazy, Thinking, Hands, Stronger Than You Think, Sydney Sage

Sydney: I like Latin. It's fun. Eddie: I can't believe you think we're the strange ones.

- Richelle Mead

topic: Fun, Latin, Believe, Sydney, Sydney Sage