Collection: Sage Eyes
The main series of Sage Eyes, the story of Simon and Tiffani.
Tiffani: Simon?
Tiffani: Simon...
Why did you free me?
Were you trying to save me? Do you know what they're going to do to me?
Prisoner: Thanks, thief!
Simon: Hey, you in there! Coming out?
No?
Fine, suit yourself.
Prisoners: After forty years, freedom at last!
Can you let me out?
Oh, come on!
Guard: Light Thief!!!
Guard: I told you not to cause trouble!
Simon: How did you expect me to escape?
Guard: Just don't get me in trouble.
Simon: How am I going to escape?
Prisoners: Hey, you're no guard.
Do I head keys?
Simon: Remember, Snake Eyes freed you!
Simon: Sorry for making your job harder.
Guard: Thanks. But the nobles probably make it harder than you do. Speaking of nobles, how do you know Isabel?
Simon: Well, you can't tell anyone. But one day we snuck into the castle for some business. She saw me...
Tenci: Shh!
Isabel: Hello? What happened to the lights?
Tenci: Run!
Isabel: Simon?
It's you, isn't it? Where have you been?
It's me, Isabel. Remember, Simon?
Simon: Isabel. Of course. How could I forget?
"I didn't know who she was, but I just went with it and have used her since."
Guard: And she never figured it out?
Simon: She saw what she wanted. We were never together long enough for her to doubt.
Guard: Look, you've been a pain, you know? But you're one of us, too. You're getting to them. Stealing their jewels, their light, and their daughters.
The nobility doesn't seem so untouchable around you. And well, it seems like Simon didn't hear me, and everyone thinks you're dead. So I can either stay here and wait, or...
Guard: Simon!
Simon: What?
Guard: My partner. He has the keys to unlock your cell and properly trap you.
Simon: Oh, I thought you were calling me.
Guard: You're a Simon, too? Huh. Common name.
Simon: And what's yours?
Guard: Henri.
Simon: So, Henri, is guard duty as bad as it seems?
Guard: Ha. I hate it. Most of the time it is so boring. But you're expected to always be ready. So if something does get past you, it's all your fault. Take the other day, when the Light Thief...well, you know, it was you. I mean, we were checking to see if it was you. I was doing everything right! But then Isabel interfered. Yet who gets the blame? Not her, I can tell you.
Simon: Why's there a bunny... in jail?
Guard: They're called Four Ears.
You know, because it has four ears.
They're actually like you. They steal magic. Handy for any Majestics who break the law. Little Light Thieves who run through the tunnels between the cells in this part of the dungeon. Have a little garden up on top.
So nice of you to turn yourself in. Now, let's see. Which one locks this?
Simon: No, wait!
Guard: Here we go.
Simon: Let me out!
Guard: Hey!
No, let go!
Give them back!
Guard: You're the worst.
Korigon: I found out from Mero what happened and I have some questions.
Mari: The High Judge will determine her fate, not you nor I.
Korigon: Do you realize what you've done?
Mari: I saw an irresponsible girl, who, whether purposefully or inadvertently, caused the death of her parents, our king and queen. That's not the kind of person I want ruling over me.
Korigon: It will be hard for her to be queen now, so I hope you're happy. But I don't think you understand the full reach of your actions.
Mari: Oh, because I wasn't born into nobility? Because I had to earn my position, one impossible to achieve because of my heritage and sex, yet I managed to do so anyway? Please enlighten me, Lord Korigon.
Korigon: Please, spare me your self-righteous tirade. Take a moment to see things from Tiffani's point of view.
You're traumatized because your parents just died in front of your eyes and when a familiar face finally arrives, instead of comfort, you're thrown into jail and blamed for their deaths.
At best, even if acquitted, people will still be suspicious. And if convicted of any of the charges, whether treason, regicide, or involvement in dark arts, there is only one fate awaiting: execution.
Mari: Please, spare me your false concern for her well-being. You're just angry that you're son won't inherit the throne!
!!!
I hate this...
I know, I know.
(That was new. Never had the light come out before.)
What did happen?
Oh, no! Did it happen again?
Where am I?
Wait, no. I do remember...
Where are the others?
Your friends? Dead.
How did you survive?
Dead?
Are you sure?
No, no, they're asleep, like I was.
Why would I be alive and not them?
Did he know what would happen? Was this the plan? Then why save me?
