Haha, funny coincidence!
Though our feelings about Damon for you and Cal for me were not exactly the same, it seems. I can't say I disliked anything about Calderon, I just.. didn't see anything that would attract me in him. Physically he's not my type at all, and the rude and seemingly cold guy is a hit or miss for me, as LI, and I didn't feel like it would be a hit at first. So I simply didn't care at all. But I liked him almost immediately once he appeared in game. It might seem strange to have an actual opinion after only seeing pictures of him, but I usually have a VERY strong instinct about characters, and I know from start who I'll like and who I won't. So I guess I too have to give props to the writers, since they fooled my instinct.
But I think the way I decided my traveler would be impacted things too. He's extremely sweet and wants to make friends with everyone, so he just perseveres even if someone is rude or cold at first. That sure helps with people like Calderon or Damon! Or to get through that awful post-reveal phase with June! On that topic, June isn't my type either, honestly. But I was somehow attracted to him from start, though I knew he wouldn't be my favorite.