Redhawk Caldera Squid Game drill.

While it wasn't a surprise to him to know the pack couldn't thrive the way it was, it was still hard to hear that Towhee and Ruenna had made the decision to disband the pack and usher its remaining members to new homes, safely. He and Fennec hadn't admitted their plans yet- knowing that if they did, they would weaken the pack beyond repair with their absence, unless a slew of new joiners came...Still- he had some fears about confessing, even now that it wasn't their fault the pack would disband. 

He didn't share the same thoughts as Fennec though, and had she not cursed softly, he wouldn't have thought twice about simply taking the chance to use the pack's disbanding as an excuse to go travelling. But he sensed her apprehension and reconsidered. 

Brechelient and Moonglow were the obvious options, with the Frosthawks getting a mention as well. Of course, they could visit those packs when they travelled- maybe he'd even get to see Sugar Glider again, and Nellie, if she'd ended up with the Frosthawks- but he wouldn't be swayed to go directly to one of their sister packs. 

It shouldn't have been a surprise that Towhee wanted to stay until she could get a hold of Caracal- otherwise, the kid might return to the Caldera only to find everyone gone. Fennec's quiet question tested him for a moment. 

If they spilled the beans it'd be obvious that they'd been talking already, and it might sting the leaders to know two of their members had been plotting to leave together when the pack was already so frail. If they just did what Towhee was telling them to do- take some time and pretend they had some decision-making to do...Maybe it might spare some feelings. 

"Hmm," His voice soft, the tone fell. For Fennec, he intended it to mean 'No, not now.' He had a feeling she'd catch his drift. -"I guess...There's a lot to think about but...Yeah. Winter's here; it's gonna be too hard."- He signed. He didn't have to explain it. -"We'll stay here a bit. Take some time to figure out our plan,"- He said, his gaze trailing from Towhee and then back to Fennec, hoping his answer had been enough.