Vikkin was always a little cocky, if not obnoxious.
He always had the looks where skills failed, not really being good at anything.
Eventually his lack of bringing anything to the den got him chased off.
It was really only then did Vikkin rethink his life.
A little hurt, and his ego lowered, he set off to find his purpose.
Eventually, he came across Valetude, who so humbly [not grumpily at all] welcomed him! After a bit of begging and pleading... but never mind that.
He was determined to prove himself. Sure, he got a little... lazy sometimes. But who else wouldn't be tired after a day of trying to find their purpose?