Where Des was concerned the she wolf had made it clear in not so many words that she needed time in not so many words. He would give her that time so that she could settle back into the cove and mabs find the wolf she once was. While she was doing that he needed to go, leave the cove to sort through his feelings toward the woman he now spoke to. She had Tagg now and they were and to start a family together, Kajika didn't want to come between them and in order to ensure that he had to get over her. It was better for everyone if he took his trip sorted through what he needed to and returned better for it.
It came as no surprise to Kajika when Moonshadow questioned his motives and it did cause him some worry he might be forced to tell her more lies. The last thing he needed was to continue lying to her which was more reason why he needed to take the trip. He was surprised when she left it at that but a smile did cross his inky lips. “I as will about you, it's what we do and I think this is what I need to find that happiness that you want me to have.” The beta was almost certain that this was what he needed to be the friend that Moonshadow needed. He nodded when Moonshadow told him the news, “I already know,”he told her his sides heaving in a sigh, “Vespertio told me when I spoke to him and Namid about my trip.” He had been surprised and maybe a little angry but it was just one more reason he needed to go.