>>725195517
Its mostly a meme but its evident that they were close and she likely taught him/inspired him to learn music.
Plus they're both weirdo freaks that don't fit in with their families and town, of course there would be a connection.

>>717088351
>Dark world Kris is dyed in Dess's colours
I can see him having a crush on her being canon. From him copying her poses and all that other shit, he clearly cares about her.