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His meeting of Aaren happened purely by chance. He stumbled across an incognito Aaren while going about his usual day, looking very unwell and decided to help. He'd later almost hit the same guy with a frying pan believing him to be an intruder. Since then, though, their bond has grown immensely and they spend a lot of time together. They both want to become better, stronger people for the other.
He met Maxwell under really awkward circumstances involving a frying pan, but they just laugh about that now. Since then, they've started dating and are basically inseparable. Maxwell's presence in his life gives him more incentive to be a better, healthier person not just for himself, but for him.