It’s easier with people around
The fears that Caleb expressed in his night rant in ep 26 are something I think about a lot and his actions in ep 92 shows how those have changed in a lot of ways. It's been a while since we've seen the M9 camp out on the road and one of the most memorable times they were on the road in ep 26 where, talking to himself, Caleb shared the liabilities he found in traveling with the party. Molly was a walking rainbow, unable to help him. Beau knew too much about him, and yet she hadn't been able to provide the answers he was looking for. Yasha was weird and Fjord tried to kill him. Jester was adorable, and stupid. Nott had sticky fingers that got them in trouble and brought unwanted attention. Back out on the road in 92 we see a different Caleb. The very reason they are back on the road again is to find the witch that cursed Nott, and help her break the curse. His tierless work to support his friend in her goals has become more important than staying hidden and safe. He approaches the encounter with the bandits head on, walking in as an ape, when previously he sought out a place to hide and fought with ranged spell attacks. He trusted his friends would be there to back him up in combat if it came to that. He dropped the hide on Fjord in a playfull, silly gesture showing that he found his company pleasant and fun. In his conversation with Yasha he initially has his gaurd up, asking who told her about his backstory, but he catches himself and oppens up with her. He shares his feelings of regret and hesitation and is able to bond with her over them, offering understanding and empathy for what she had been through with Oban and why she was fearful. He tells Yasha that he thinks the only thing for him to do now is try to bring good. He stood by Beau, witnessing her backstory unfold, and reminding her family of her accomplishments. His quiet intensity just as present as ever, watching the authority figure in his friends' life and making sure she was supported, even putting a hand on her shoulder at one point to physically hold her up. The Caleb we saw in 26 has grown so much in learning to trust and love his traveling companions and that is something I always look forward to seeing more of. "It's easier with people around you that make you feel like you"
