Varian and James cross paths plenty in Meropide! Varian genuinely likes James and even if he's... so damn awkward, he will happily hold a conversation with him. They both know what it's like to reach adulthood in a COMPLETELY DIFFERENT WORLD, too so Varian's happy to have someone to talk about that with, because that's a very unique baggage to have!

He'll even make you doughnuts, buddy!