While he was honored to take the lead for his alpha so that he could have the time he needed Kajika knew that the role he would fill did not come with many stresses and worries. That would not deter the beta now leader because it was what Vespertio needed. How could he deny the man the same thing that the alpha had given him in the spring? He’d asked a great deal and had been granted everything he wished whether it worked out or not in the end. The agouti make had never asked for anything taking every loss and every stress and swallowing it for the pack because it was his job to care for them and help them through the the hard times. If anyone deserved a break it was the patriarch and Kajika would do what it took to give him that.
He vowed to himself to do everything to ensure that the cove would live on while the former alpha had his much deserved vacation. Before he felt he could truly take over he informed the man before him that he didn't think any less if him for stepping down. He felt it important that Vespertio knew that before they parted ways after this meeting. “You don't need to thank me but you are welcome and thank you for your confidence in me.” Kajika nodded as Vespertio spoke of keeping the change in leadership between the two of them for the time being after the unrest that happened when Moonshadow took over for Moonshadow. “Yes of course, I agree that perhaps a more gradual change would be better for them. I too would hate to cause uncertainty amongst them as well.” He felt the last thing the pack needed was to be upset with the news of Vespertio stepping down. He could not help but wonder what Lunette thought of this news and he was sure he would have Moonshadow's support.