But in a blow to Pike's idealism, Vasselheim's overseers operate as isolationists.

Source: https://collider.com/legend-of-vox-machina-season-2-pike-ashley-johnson/

However, this is no longer the case with The Legend of Vox Machina,rewrites Pike's story to fully incorporate her into each major arc.

Source: https://screenrant.com/liam-obrien-legend-of-vox-machina-campaign-change/

Mitchell's presence in makes Pike's Enterprise feel more lived in and reinforces the idea that the Enterprise crew is much bigger than just the main cast.

Source: https://screenrant.com/star-trek-snw-rong-fu-jenna-mitchell-actress/

Scanlan's crush on his fellow gnome was obvious, though Pike's feelings were not as clear.

Source: https://screenrant.com/critical-role-best-player-character-romances-ranked/

Sure, the blazing phoenix wings Pike receives are badass, but it's the image of this massive, room-filling god standing before a tiny gnome and recognizing Pike's selflessness that makes this moment profound.

Source: https://collider.com/the-legend-of-vox-machina-vecna-gods-arc/