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Do you know what we need? A tomb under the sea. Two untrustworthy companions. Oh, and a death that we could have avoided completely if we waited for Vax.

You know, like he suggested.

Although, to be fair, in campaign two having the rogue check for traps is sort of meaningless. Nott could never find them until we got to a reliable skill level. Before that, she was shot in the hand and maimed several times.

However, this campaign came first, and Vax is actually pretty good at this stuff.

So I would think, when he says ‘don’t touch anything’ I’d listen.

Maybe that’s just me.

I mean, I was once in the hospital and the nurses on the floor told me I’d probably try to get up to pee by myself and fall on the floor. Once I learned that lesson, we could move on, and I wouldn’t do it again. They were shocked when I just believed them when they said I’d fall over and just buzzed them so I could pee instead. I had enough problems without adding pride.

I guess that’s just me.

Instead, Percy decides to shoot himself in the foot.

Or rather, Vex.

I did enjoy poor Vax getting shouted at to bring his ass back up there. His complaining that he was gone a mere 30 seconds, what on Exandria could have happened?!

Well, let’s see Vax – people didn’t heed your warning.

Now, we’ve got a dead body.

And I’m not sure that Pike has the power to undo what was just done. Is she at a level yet where she can revive the dead? Does she have the components?

Regardless, that’s a question for the next episode.

This episode told us how close the twins have always been. As we get a series of flashbacks that show they’ve only ever had each other to truly rely on. Their mother having died at the hands of a dragon. And learning in this episode that their father is a right jerk.

Like seriously.

There was no need to talk to his children like that. Nor to call them just a mistake.

Well, dude. You should have kept it in your pants then. There was no reason for you to sleep with a woman not of Elven culture. That was a choice you made, and it came with consequences. Two living beings with feelings. You don’t get to treat them like dirt just because they’re not the perfect children you envisioned.

A choice you made, by the way.

Not them.

They just want to be loved by their father.

Clearly Vex more than Vax.

Regardless. You – sir – made the choice. Not them.

And the choice to keep them in your home. Maybe they’d have more respect for their culture if you bothered to include them in it. Teach them. Help them understand. Love them. Treat them like they are your blood, not a problem.

I do not like him.

My goodness, no wonder in campaign two we have Jester’s kicka*s mom. Laura needed a break from terrible parental relationships.

I do appreciate Vax having had enough.

He did not care how he was treated, but he cared about what their father was doing to Vex. Breaking her heart into a million pieces. He could not stand for that.

With that, he decided they should leave.

And I love the mislead, where it appears that Vax will be fine. That he’s sort of the leader of the two of them, always keeping them safe, and protected. Which while may be true, is only because he simply cannot live without his sister.

Vex may be perfectly fine without him.

Able to build a shelter. Hunt down food. Build a fire. Cook herself dinner. Perfectly capable with or without him.

Whereas, Vax is not like that. He cannot exist, survive without his sister. She may not need him, but he needs her. And I love that flip in the script.

Because yes, he’s protective of her. But more for his sake than hers at times.

He doesn’t know how to live without her.

Never clearer than in the moment when he sees her lifeless body across the room. His entire world shatters in a mere moment as he’s faced with a world with Vex.

‘Do not go far from me.’

What will happen if she goes to a place he cannot follow unless he loses his life? What will become of him? Even with the rest of Vox Machina around?

Despite the close-knit group, the twins are still much closer. If the group fell apart or broke or died, they would still have each other. Travel together. Share their lives until they die one day.

Which is freaking interesting to me in so many ways.

Because there’s clearly something going on between Vex and Percy. Then Keyleth and Vax. How can they ever plan to share a life with someone else when they’re so bonded together?

It’s almost like something needs to break for them to realize they can live apart and still be as close as they are now. Still be family. Still be them.

Because if they choose lives with these people, their lives bring them elsewhere. To Whitestone. To the Air Ashari. They won’t be together forever anymore.

They will be living in different parts of the country.

I’ve found myself wondering how they would manage being apart from each other. Yet, I think Matt might have found the perfect storyline whether intentional or not, they stumbled into something that could allow the twins to grow. To be less codependent on each other.

Allow them their bond, while letting them have their own lives. Without feeling like the world will close in on them without the other.

They’ll always have each other.

I say this, because I do not believe for one moment that Vex is actually dead. Not a chance.

Vex will go to h*ll and back to keep her alive. While that’s not healthy – I don’t doubt for one moment that we’ll see her alive and well again.

Somehow. Someway.

As for everyone else this episode, someone really needs to take that sword away from Grog because it’s going to get him into trouble. I mean, that sucker was wielded by a bloodthirsty villain and continues to hunger and whisper for blood itself. What possible good could come from an object like that?

None. That’s what I think.

The two that joined them because they were jealous their patron gave them a task and not them was a little weird. I do not trust them at all.

Not even a little.

Especially with their little disappearing act. Nope. Shouldn’t trust them at all. I don’t care if they did help get into the tomb. They’ve got their own agenda and I’m not sure it’ll line up with Vox Machina’s.

Which is never good.

I did enjoy the one flirting with Keyleth because it clearly annoyed Vax.

And made Keyleth blush.

Marisha is truly impressive with the range she employed for Keyleth and Beau who are complete opposites to each other. Keyleth is shy and uncertain of herself. A long way to go before she’s comfortable with the considerable amount of power she possesses. Meanwhile, Beau is loud and brash, overconfident, foul-mouthed, and a bit of an a*shole. Most people would probably like to punch her in the mouth or have a drink with her.

I think Keyleth needs a hug most days.

Not to mention, don’t let her drink. She doesn’t appear to be able to hold liquor.

Kudos to Marisha Ray.

What else?

Oh, Grog got a beard.

And the broom that nearly destroyed a marriage has arrived courtesy of Gilmore. Yet no one seems to have any idea that it can fly yet, so I’m sure that’s coming somewhere along the way.

I’m really excited for the broom.

I love the clip where Travis nearly dies over it. Ashley shoving him off the stage, while Matt holds the fate of their marriage in his hands. Honestly, I think Ronan should thank Matt for sparing his father so he may be born.

Also, please remind me to never get on Laura Bailey’s bad side.

Overall, this episode was great. I love the random little peeks we’re getting of each character as we go along. Learning new things about them as the season progresses. I wonder who will be next.

Guess I’ll find out next week! Thanks for reading!

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