No one had ever noticed anything he'd ever done right. She didn't do it intentionally, but in that moment, Thorn won Qibli's undying loyalty forever.”
-- Qibli (1 )

Importance: This is Qibli's memory of the first time he met Thorn and the moment of kindness she showed him. Until this, Qibli has never had any positive support from any of this family members, and these details help the reader understand the danger Qibli is facing as he sets out for the Sand Kingdom.

A gigantic all-powerful possibly evil dragon just rose out of the ground and flew off with six of my students! SIX OF MY STUDENTS !
-- Sunny (4 )

Importance: This is Sunny's reaction as soon as Qibli gives her one of the enchanted earrings, making it clear she has been under Darkstalker's spell all this time.

If one tribe can have a king, why not another? Why be the power behind the throne, when one could...
-- Qibli (8 )