wes and des (lol) are a lot alike in mostly superficial ways. her relationship with him is friendly, a little gossipy, she genuinely likes wes and will chat him up at events - they're babylonians! so far she's shown him a bit of nova heights, and pooh-poohed his curiosity for lowtown. we haven't had too much time ic to develop more of their nuance, but i think whats really endears her to wes is his love for mina, as he's expressed to her. fam is everything. if mina is more opposite / refreshing, dessa would find that curious, and still extend her (fake-ass) hospitality towards her.