Even though Caleb wanted to launch at Codal, the creature was right.  In his state, he would definitely fall with any attempt at fighting anyone.  Still, it didn't stop the look of hatred on his face as he looked at Codal.  He was so eager to get the staff, so hungry for it and it showed in his face the moment Ambrose resisted.  Caleb said nothing, he observed.  One minute they were on the outskirts of the temple, the next they were in an overrun village.  Nature had its way of reclaiming what belonged to it.  Caleb found it beautiful, he found it calming, but when he saw the knife they needed he realized they were really about to give this madman the staff.  What would be the consequences of their actions?  

The exchanged happened, and Caleb found himself leaning against a tree.  When Codal was gone he slid to a sitting position looking up at Ambrose.  Ambrose asked him if he could make it back and he nodded.  "I have enough energy to get there.  Keep it safe," he said to Ambrose resting his head against the tree.  What would they do once they retrieved all of the blades they needed?  There was no telling what the demon had done while they were out dealing with other things, other dark sinister beings.  It occurred to Caleb that once they relieved their school of the demon then what?  What would come next?  Would they have to face off against Codal?  With that staff, the creature was definitely a threat.

Silence fell on them as Ambrose would realize that Caleb had passed out.  He would notice a gash on the side of his body and blood would be slowly seeping out.