Pulled all Caleb’s cards and I spent all night and day crying
I adore Caleb <--- this should let you know I’d start gushing about him. If he is not your cup of tea, please skip it. Please note that this post is for those who do the same. I respect your opinion of not liking him or not wanting to engage with anything about him. Please skip this too.
I pulled all the cards, so please beware of the spoilers hidden by the tag.
First of all, Caleb is such a complex character. As a person who is the eldest of the family with multiple siblings and whose parents are not really reliable, I ended up taking care of my younger siblings. Now I finally have to live alone and spend my money. My siblings are still my world; I support them because I want to love them. Seeing them happy makes me happy. I tease them, but when they ask me for help, I do my damnest to help. When I see them in danger, I guide them, and sometimes, even without their knowing, I fix that problem for them (not my proudest moments, but that’s just how it goes). (This is me with platonic love. What more to your found family or person you love romantically?)
I am in the process of healing; Caleb is such a comforting character for me.>! I felt like with all the things I was carrying, I’d not be so far off down the line for me to spiral if given the same environment and support system. !<Seeing how he loves, offers, and sacrifices touched many parts of my soul. I cried so much when I saw him holding back and keeping his distance from her, but I still couldn’t help but check on her and make sure she was okay.
He had spent all his life orbiting only the two most important people to him, MC and Josephine. He never failed to assure her that he wanted no one else. This man never made her feel insecure about her position in his life. Acts of service and always being there. He just wanted her happy and safe. Knowing MC is exceptional with her aether core, he had to be strong and have some power in the future to make this happen. He knew the dangers; we don’t know what happened because of the strong attachment he had when both of them were taken in by Josephine, but she was his. As he had mentioned, he would always be by her side. Always.
Different cards delved into their relationship, and I adore that.
Each time, my heart aches for Caleb. He went through so much for her to ensure her safety, happiness, and comfort. They are on the fleet with so many enemies; people are still high in rank, and they could harm her. He could only do so much, even with the rank of colonel. He also knew how stubborn she was and had the knack of getting hurt and being in trouble. I couldn’t really share anything, even gossip, as someone with secrets and non-disclosures. What more with Caleb than the information is relevant and needed by MC? So I know it must have been hard for him not to be able to give her what she wanted, may it be information or the truth.
It doesn’t excuse his extreme actions, but getting to know every available card now and probably more in the future gives depth to why he must have ended that way.
God, what I would do is give this man a hug and let him rest longer. If I were the MC and somehow got Isekaid, I’d willingly listen to him and spoil him more.>! Knowing the MC’s heart probably isn’t strong enough for a lifetime. I might as well shower him with everything I’ve got.!<
Happy gaming! Please feel free to add here how you liked Caleb!
