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20th of the Wyvern Moon
His Highness Dimitri Alexandre Blaiddyd Set As Leading Man for Season 20 of ‘The Bachelor,’ Premiering 4 Guardian Moon on FBC.
Faerghus’s very own crown prince, Dimitri Blaiddyd, is looking for the love of his life on “The Bachelor” during the show’s upcoming 20th season. As Fódlan’s most eligible bachelor, Prince Dimitri’s quest for a genuine romantic connection is not to be missed. Caring and intelligent, Prince Dimitri is known for his mental health advocacy and philanthropic work. He will be the fifth bisexual star of “The Bachelor” and will have 27 contestants vying for his affections. Prince Dimitri’s journey as “The Bachelor” premieres on the previously announced date of TUESDAY, 4 GUARDIAN MOON (20:00-22:00), on FBC.
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Marie ❄️
@applegoats
What do you mean Prince Dimitri is the next bachelor???? There’s no way this is real right???
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Interpretive Dancing Queen 💃🏻👑
@interpretivedq
ok but how do I sign up for the bachelor
Gabe Voltage @gabevolt54
Replying to @interpretivedq
they’re long done with auditions lol
Interpretive Dancing Queen 💃🏻👑 @interpretivedq
Replying to @gabevolt54
WHAT this is unfair
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Not A Pineapple 🚫🍍
@notapineapple
PRINCE DIMITRI IS THE NEXT BACHELOR!!!!!!!!!! THIS IS NOT A DRILL!!!!!!!! I REPEAT: PRINCE DIMITRI IS THE NEXT BACHELOR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Prince Dimitri Fan Account
@dimitrihasabigD
Prince Dimitri……no way. no way. I’M DREAMING.
Pierre @pierre45768976
Replying to @dimitrihasabigD
I guess he’s desperate. Shame what the royal family has come to.
Prince Dimitri Fan Account @dimitrihasabigD
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begone albinean bot
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Prince Dimitri’s ‘Bachelor’ Cast Is a Who’s Who of Fódlan—Meet His Contestants
15th of the Ethereal Moon | 7432 shares
Prince Dimitri’s foray into reality TV romance is shaping up to be the television phenomenon of the decade if early buzz is to be believed. The initial trailer for the season dropped this week to a recording-breaking 100 million views in 24 hours. The trailer gave a glimpse of what this season has to offer and yowza! This season is going to be a doozy. Though not every contestant was featured in the trailer, the ones that did had our heads turning. This very special season looks to be doing things differently in selecting its cast. For the first time in Bachelor history, nobles outnumber commoners. As if that wasn’t enough, a fair number of contestants are longtime friends of the Prince. We’ll just have to wait and see if this will give them an advantage in wooing Prince Dimitri or if the transition from friendship to romance proves impossible.
So who are The Bachelor contestants for this juicy season? Read on to find out.
[...]
Annette Fantine Dominic
Age: 27
Annette is a graduate student at Fhirdiad School of Sorcery and an online influencer known for releasing catchy, charming tunes with unusual lyrics. She’s also a minor Faerghus noble and her father once worked for Prince Dimitri as a tutor in his youth.
Claude von Riegan
Age: 28
Claude claims to be a long-lost relation of House Riegan. His past is obscured in mystery and a dive into his social media history brings up little beyond a locked Quickgram account. According to FBC’s press release he enjoys archery and has an insatiable curiosity about the world.
Felix Hugo Fraldarius
Age: 27
Felix is a childhood friend of Prince Dimitri’s who is perhaps better known as the younger brother of Glenn Fraldarius, the royal guard who died in the line of duty during an assassination atempt against the royal family. The tragedy seems to have put a rift between Felix and the Prince and in recent years Felix has been residing in Enbarr despite being the heir of the Fraldarius dukedom.
Sylvain Jose Gautier
Age: 30
Sylvain is a longtime friend of Prince Dimitri’s and the heir of House Gautier. A notorious playboy, at least three other cast members have been tied to the ginger heartthrob over the years, which may cause a little awkwardness as they discover he’s now their competition in the race for Prince Dimitri’s affections.
[Article continues to list profiles for all 27 contestants]
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team annette
@crumbsandyums
why the fuck is felix fraldarius there. doesn’t he hate prince dimitri??? lol.
Queen Annette Truther @swampbestie
Replying to @crumbsandyums
Every season needs a villain I guess...
team annette @crumbsandyums
Replying to @swampbestie
wait… you're so right 🌌🧠
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Prince Dimitri Fan Account
@dimitrihasabigD
How we feeling about this lineup??? Annette and Ashe are such qts and while Sylvain is a manwhore you gotta admit he'd be hot with Dimitri
Not A Pineapple 🚫🍍 @notapineapple
Replying to @dimitrihasabigD
Dedue all the way!!!!!!! Have you seen the way they look at each other!!????
team annette @crumbsandyums
Replying to @dimitrihasabigD
if annette doesn’t win i’m gonna kms /j
dimitri’s left tit @countrythot
Replying to @dimitrihasabigD
rooting for balthus/raphael/dedue
Sally 🌸 @sallys1997
Replying to @dimitrihasabigD
I don't care who wins as long as it isn't Felix
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“THE BACHELOR” SEASON 20 PREMIERE DESCRIPTION: Prince Dimitri’s quest for love is about to start. In a historic season premiere, 27 contestants arrive at Bachelor Mansion ready to meet the future King of Faerghus in the hopes of one day standing by his side as Queen or Prince Consort. Host, Byleth Eisner, promises to guide the nervous Prince Dimitri through his journey of romantic discovery and help him pick the perfect partner. But as the limos arrive, Prince Dimitri’s resolve is shaken as he discovers more than a few familiar faces among those vying for his hand.
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Episode #20.1 “Limo Arrivals” Transcript
DIMITRI: Hi, I’m Dimitri Blaiddyd. I’m the crown prince of Faerghus and also the Bachelor.
BYLETH: Why ‘The Bachelor?’
DIMITRI: Believe it or not, being a prince doesn’t give you any kind of luck in love. [Laughs] Truthfully, my day to day life doesn’t leave much time for romance and my position means it’s hard to meet people who see me for myself. I’m hoping by coming on here, I’ll get the chance to make a connection with someone who doesn’t put me on a pedestal or treat me like I’m special just because of my title.
BYLETH: A worthy goal. Are you ready to meet the first group of contestants?
DIMITRI: Absolutely.
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LORENZ: My name is Lorenz Hellman Gloucester, of the mighty House Gloucester. I’m 29 years old and am employed by my family’s company. Upholding my family’s name is incredibly important to me and it’s prudent that I marry well. Prince Dimitri would be a fine match even if it means I must leave Gloucester. I did attend Fhirdiad School of Sorcery and can say I have appreciation for the city which should be a point in my favor.
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LINHARDT: [Yawns] My name is Linhardt. I’m 26 and I’m a graduate student. The Blaiddyd line has a unique relationship with their Crests as it blesses them with superhuman strength. I’d like to study it in action as it might significantly advance my research.
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FELIX: My name is Felix. I’m 27. I work as a political consultant in Enbarr. That’s all you need to know.
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FERDINAND: I am Ferdinand von Aegir! You may have heard of me! Though I don’t believe we’ve ever had the chance to meet! [Laughs] Of course I never expected it would happen this way.
DIMITRI: It’s a pleasure to meet you, Ferdinand.
FERDINAND: No, no—the pleasure is all mine! I have quite a few ideas for reforming Faerghus that I hope we can discuss in the coming weeks. For instance, the court system. Now don’t get me wrong, I admire the way [...] which is why I believe you would be better off adopting the Adrestian system.
DIMITRI: Uh huh. Well. I will see you later.
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DIMITRI: Dedue? Why are you here?
DEDUE: I’ve come to win your hand in marriage.
DIMITRI: [Lengthy stretch of silence] Are you certain?
DEDUE: Yes.
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INGRID: Good Afternoon, Your Highness.
DIMITRI: Ingrid!? Are you—are you here to—compete?
INGRID: What else would I be here for? I mean—I believe friendship is a solid foundation for romance. Don’t you agree, Your Highness?
DIMITRI: I suppose so…
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Sylvain Gautier set the chat name to PRINCE DIMITRI’S HAREM
You: Really?
Sylvain Gautier: Is that not what we are?
Dedue Molinaro: That would imply His Highness chose us all.
Sylvain Gautier: Technicalities. We’re still on Week 1.
You: This is so embarrassing... I don’t think I can watch this
Sylvain Gautier: Hang in there, my friend...
Sylvain Gautier: Because it’s going to get so much worse!
You: Thanks
Mercedes ❤️: I think you did lovely, Ingrid. All of us were nervous the first day.
Annette Dominic: yeah! 😤 don’t you remember when i tripped over that ugly green rug? if you didn't catch me i would have fallen on my face!
Ashe Ubert: Too bad they cut that moment from the show... Ingrid looked really cool when she caught you!
Dedue Molinaro: It seems they have cut out quite a bit.
Mercedes ❤️: It’s understandable they couldn’t fit everything into two hours but still… it almost feels misleading seeing it like this.
You: Looks like they’re showing our entrances out of order too…
Sylvain Gautier: Probably so they can save Felix for last.
You: Ah…
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Episode #20.1 “Limo Arrivals” Transcript
[Dramatic music plays as DIMITRI and FELIX lock eyes]
FELIX: Dimitri.
DIMITRI: Felix.
FELIX: Are you seriously going to marry someone you met on a stupid reality show?
DIMITRI: I don’t see why it matters where I meet someone. Besides, it feels like I’ve already met half the people competing.
FELIX: Of course it matters. What kind of person goes on a dating show to find love? A bunch of desperate losers and attention seekers, that’s who.
DIMITRI: And which are you?
FELIX: That’s different! I’m here because— [Silence]
DIMITRI: Because?
FELIX: None of your business. [FELIX exits]
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PRINCE DIMITRI’S HAREM
You: WOW that was so much worse than I was expecting. Felix really undersold that, huh?
Ingrid 🐎😠: Seems like it…
Annette 🎤😆: that was painful 😭 oh felix
Mercedes 🍰😇: I almost couldn’t bear to watch it.
Ashe 📚🥺: Uh, guys? Felix is trending on Warbler...
Dedue 🍳😐: Oh dear. He does not seem to be going over well with audiences.
You: Au contraire… they are loving him. Look at all these memes! I’m saving every single one of them.
Ingrid 🐎😠: You’re such an ass.
You: Please, he brought this on himself.
Mercedes 🍰😇: Some of these comments are quite cruel… I hope he doesn’t see them.
You: It’s Felix. He’s probably permabanned from Warbler.
Annette 🎤😆: actually, you’re right… he was permanently banned from seenit as well...
Ingrid 🐎😠: Of course he was.
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The Bachelor Recap: Nobles—They’re Just Like Us!
11th of the Guardian Moon | 5782 shares
This week on Fódlan’s Elite Try To Pretend They’re Relatable, the competition begins in earnest with two actually-sort-of-sweet one-on-one dates and an absolute trainwreck of a group date.
Our first one-on-one date shockingly goes to... Hapi? Yeah, we didn’t see it coming either. With little screentime last week (most of it overshadowed by the obnoxious Constance—good riddance!) she didn’t exactly come to mind as a potentional first date. Nevertheless, something about her must have caught Prince Dimitri’s eye (is learning that your future king is an ass man a win or the worst thing modern society has even done for the royal family’s image?) and off they went to a lowkey date at the Remire Observatory. Hapi herself was charming, if a little whimsical, but we can’t say it was the riveting television promised by the countless ads splattered all over Fódlan’s billboards for the past two moons.
The second one-on-one was with the much more predictable Dedue (winner of last week’s first impression rose) and was equally mellow. The pair had dinner at a traditional Duscur restaurant and talked about how they first met which was sweet, if a tad boring. Luckily, our first group date of the season was next and hello drama!
Catherine, Catherine, Catherine. Where do we begin? If last week's villain was the ever-scowling Felix Fraldarius (one of the three not to score a date this week) this week that role went firmly to the maddening Catherine who was just not having it with the carnival theme. Yes, that’s right—The Bachelor made Fódlan’s Elite run a carnival for children, complete with a petting zoo (ran masterfully by the reticent Marrianne—this week’s group winner) and topped with a performance from Faerghus’s favorite viral singing sensation Annette (which had Dorothea throwing quite the tantrum!). While we adored the drama [...]
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PRINCE DIMITRI’S HAREM
You: oh geeze… that was nothing like i remembered? how in the world did they make catherine look so angry!
Manwhore: Editing magic… well I assume so since I wasn’t there
Mercie!!!!!!!! 🥰💕💖: Was she really that mean to you, Annie?
You: ABSOLUTELY NOT i mean she did say she thought makeup is a waste of time etc. but i didn’t get the impression it was judgmental??? like this was SO WEIRD to watch
Ingrid (Mercie’s GF?): Seems like they wanted to build a narrative around why she quit, for better or worse.
You: i hate this!!!! it’s so misleading!!!
Ashe: At least Felix left a better impression this week…
Manwhore: Yeah only because he was barely in the episode
Dedue: That did help.
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ROSE GARDEN REJECTS: A Bachelor Podcast
ELISE: Obviously everyone is talking about Catherine—and for good reason—but come on! The real showstopper this week was that cocktail party convo Prince Dimitri had with Felix.
MARGO: YES! Now that was spicy.
[An audio excerpt from Week 2 plays]
DIMITRI: Is it so strange that I would want to talk to you when that’s the entire point of this—
FELIX: Farce?
DIMITRI: If you think it’s a farce, why are you here then?
FELIX: Why does it matter? I’m here because I want to be.
DIMITRI: You have a strange way of showing it.
FELIX: And how was I supposed to show it? You didn’t even invite me on a—
DIMITRI: Felix?
FELIX: Nevermind. Talking to you pisses me off.
[The audio excerpt ends]
ELISE: Forget everything I said about Felix last week, this man is a gift. At least when it comes to entertainment. I mean what WAS that?
MARGO: Sure seems like there’s more to him than meets the eye. And this may be an unpopular opinion, but I just did not vibe with Hapi. Like, don’t get me wrong—I wish she was like, my best friend—sorry Elise—
ELISE: No, I get it—I’d trade her for you, too.
MARGO: Wow. Anyway, it’s not her it’s just—they had no chemistry. Like I’m not imagining that right?
ELISE: No, that’s exactly it. They had like, perfect friend vibes. And, okay, this might be bullying His Highness a bit—does that count as treason?—but she’s just way too cool for him.
MARGOT: She is! That’s exactly it. Felix on the other hand…
ELISE: He makes His Highness look like the smooth one.
[Both laugh]
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PRINCE DIMITRI’S HAREM
Sylvain: MY TIME HAS COME! BEHOLD, MY SEDUCATION OF DIMITRI A BLAIDDYD!
Ingrid: Calm down, it was the only date rose you got the entire run.
Sylvain: You’re just jealous you never got one.
You: Guys, let’s not fight.
You: Sylvain, the rose was well-deserved!
Sylvain: See Ingrid? Ashe knows how to talk to a guy
Ingrid: 😒
Mercedes: Oh look it’s us!
Sylvain: Minus Annette.
You: Oh yeah… looks like Warbler is pretty upset Annette didn’t get a date this episode
Annette: ugh!!!! this is so ridiculous!!! i was super tired after the carnival and asked his highness if i could sit this week out!!! why didn’t they show that!!!
Dedue: If I had to hazard a guess, I assume the intention was to shock the audience.
Ashe: It seems to have worked… Both #BoycottTheBachelor and #AnnetteDeservesBetter are trending.
Annette: i hate this!!!!
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team annette
@crumbsandyums
THIS IS COMPLETE AND UTTER BULLSHIT. WHY DIDN’T ANNETTE GET A DATE?????? I’M CANCELLING MY FBC SUBSCRIPTION IF SHE DOESN’T WIN. #BoycottTheBachelor #AnnetteDeservesBetter
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Queen Annette Truther
@swampbestie
You have to be shitting me… SYLVAIN gets a date rose while Annette isn’t even invited to a date in the first place???? THIS IS PROOF WE’RE LIVING IN THE WORST TIMELINE!!!!!!! #BoycottTheBachelor #AnnetteDeservesBetter
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dimitri’s left tit
@countrythot
why are annette stans so toxic, i s2g. this show is about PRINCE DIMITRI not ur precious lil pop idol annette.
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Who Prince Dimitri Eliminated on 'The Bachelor' Season 20 Episode 3
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[...]
Aside from our disappointment Annette didn’t get a date this week (#AnnetteDeservesBetter), the real disappointed singer of the evening was Dorothea, one of the two contestants that didn’t make it out of the rose ceremony, the other one being the lovable Raphael.
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ROSE GARDEN REJECTS: A Bachelor Podcast
MARGO: Apparently Prince Dimitri has a grudge against singers.
ELISE: Apparently.
MARGO: Okay really though, who didn’t see Dorothea’s elimination coming after last week’s diva moment? If Catherine hadn’t been the designated villain-of-the-week, Dorothea never would have made it to episode three.
ELISE: Possibly. She is one of the most beautiful women in the world—seriously at least three different publications have declared her that—so it wouldn’t be a surprise if Prince Dimitri was willing to overlook her flaws just based on that.
MARGO: True, true. The bigger elimination surprise though has to be Raphael. I thought he was finally starting to bond with Prince Dimitri.
ELISE: ME TOO. I don’t know how people aren’t up in arms about this!
MARGO: Stan Warble only cares about Annette.
ELISE: It’s ridiculous! And I say this as a longtime fan of Annette’s!
MARGO: So… is she who you’re rooting for? Now that Raphael is gone?
ELISE: Oh—well.
MARGO: Spill it.
ELISE: You’re going to hate me, but I’m Team Marianne all the way.
MARGO: Of course you are.
ELISE: See this is why I didn’t tell you! Call me boring all you want but they’re so sweet together. You can just imagine how perfect Marianne would be as a princess.
MARGO: [Scoffs]
ELISE: All right, ’fess up—which toxic trainwreck are you routing for? Don’t tell me it’s Sylvain.
MARGO: While he does show potential to be a messy pick, there’s one competitor that’s leagues ahead of everyone else when it comes to The Drama of It All.
ELISE: No.
MARGO: Oh, yes.
ELISE: [Shrieking] FELIX?
MARGO: [Makes a noise like she’s blowing a kiss] That’s right, baby.
ELISE: Your taste is awful, as usual.
MARGO: What can I say? I live for the drama.
[An audio excerpt from Week 3 plays]
FELIX: I’ve known Dimitri since we were children. This prince charming act is fake. When the cameras stop rolling, whoever he picks is going to learn what he’s really like. They’re not going to be able to handle it. Even the others who count themselves among his friends don’t know what he’s really like deep down. Everyone projects what they want to see onto him. I’m the only one who—
FELIX: Nevermind. It doesn’t matter anymore.
[The audio excerpt ends]
MARGO: See? See?
ELISE: I wasn’t arguing about him bringing the drama! I just think that kind of baggage isn’t—
MARGO: [Boo-ing noises] No one watches reality TV for healthy relationships!
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Episode #20.4 “Dagda” Transcript
BYLETH: Excited?
DIMITRI: Oh, yes. I’ve been wanting to see Dadga’s famous Meadow Village for years.
BYLETH: I meant for the group date, though I’m glad to hear you’re excited about the location.
DIMITRI: Oh, right. I’m not sure excited is the right word. More like nervous.
BYLETH: Really? Were you nervous before the first group date?
DIMITRI: Well, that was different. Felix wasn’t there.
BYLETH: Interesting.
DIMITRI: What? No—it’s not like—you promise to cut that part out, right?
BYLETH: [Silent]
DIMITRI: ...Right?
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FELIX: Is that a real smithy?
ASHE: Oh! I’ve heard about this! Not only is it real, but the family who runs it have been swordsmiths for over twenty generations.
DIMITRI: The Demir family. They’ve managed to preserve traditional sword making techniques by—
FELIX: What are you doing here?
DIMITRI: I don’t know why it continues to surprise you to see me on my own reality show.
FELIX: Tch. Whatever. Ashe, let’s—where did Ashe go?
DIMITRI: Would you like to take a closer look at the smithy?
FELIX: What? Oi, unhand me! Oi! Dimitri!
DIMITRI: [Voiceover] It’s true that Felix can be difficult to understand sometimes...
FELIX: Are those real Wo Daos?
DIMITRI: [Voiceover] ...but he likes more than just sharp words.
[Scene changes to a confessional]
DIMITRI: He also likes sharp swords! Hmm, I’m not sure that pun worked. Can I try again?
[Scene returns to date]
DIMITRI: You bet they are. Do you want one?
FELIX: Do I want one? Are you serious? Of course I do, but it’s not like I have my wallet on me.
DIMITRI: Which one would you buy if you could?
FELIX: That one.
DIMITRI: With the blue hilt? All right. You heard him, we’ll take the Wo Dao with the blue hilt.
FELIX: Dimitri! You can’t just—
DIMITRI: I can. That’s the entire point of this. I’m trying to—nevermind.
FELIX: What? Why are you—
SWORDSMITH: I have your purchase ready, Your Highness.
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PRINCE DIMITRI’S HAREM
Annie 🧁: 🤭
You: 🤭
Ashe 👻: 🥳
Dedue 🌿: 😃
Ingrid 💖: 👏
Sylvain 😉: 💦👉👌
Ingrid 💖: SYLVAIN
Sylvain 😉: What? We were all thinking tit
Sylvain 🚫: it*
Ingrid 💖: NO WE WERE ABSOLUTELY NOT
Dedue 🌿: …
Ashe 👻: Nice typo
Annie 🧁: 🔫
Sylvain 🚫: Oh shit, Annette’s got a gun
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The Bachelor Recap: A Wallflower Blooms, Bad Sword Puns Are Made, and Friendship Isn’t the Key To Romance?
25th of the Guardian Moon | 10.5k shares
Well, well, well. Things are finally starting to heat up in the race to nab our handsome prince.
To start with, the episode opens with the contestants (and Prince Dimitri) hightailing it out of the Bachelor mansion (goodbye Garreg Mach!) for our destination of the week: Dagda! More accurately, the dates this week take place in Dagda’s most historically preserved prefecture because who doesn’t like a little learning in their guilty pleasure TV? And there was plenty to learn this episode…
[...]
Sweet Marianne. Oh how we want to love you, but week after week you give us nothing. Though she’s quickly shaping up to be one of the frontrunners for Prince Dimitri’s affections, it’s hard to pinpoint why—at least until tonight’s episode.
As the museum tour drags on, we begin to see a glimpse of a completely different Marianne, the woman underneath the anxious mess she usually projects. She laughs! She smiles! Granted, she doesn’t always direct that smile at Prince Dimitri (Hilda is the real MVP of the episode—thank you girl for bringing Marianne out of her shell!) but it’s a start.
[...]
At this point, Ashe slinks away (all right, DASHES might be the more accurate term—we’ve all seen the gifs of it) leaving a flustered Felix behind with Prince Dimitri. Now, Felix might not be our favorite contestant but we have to admit we’re into the side of Prince Dimitri he brings out because wow! Prince Dimitri gets so fed up with him that he practically carries him to the smithy. It’s hard to imagine the prince doing that with anyone else.
Of course, the moment is somewhat ruined by the terrible, TERRIBLE, sword puns Prince Dimitri makes in the confessional but hey—everyone needs flaws.
[...]
Look, not a single viewer thinks Ingrid and Prince Dimitri have chemistry. If we’re being perfectly honest, she clearly vibes much better with Sylvain, Mercedes, and former contestant Dorothea Arnault. But that being said… we did NOT expect to see her eliminated so soon. We may not care about her attempted seduction of Prince Dimitri (was she even trying?) but we’ll miss her nonetheless for her dynamics with the other contestants.
Also: Now who’s going to keep Sylvain in check???
The other elimination of the night was a little easier to swallow. As much as we adored Flayn and her super bizarre way of speaking, it’s genuinely a surprise she even made it this far. [...]
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PRINCE DIMITRI’S HAREM
You: It feels so weird watching this episode… I can’t point and say “hey! that’s not how it really happened!” because I don’t know!
Mercedes ❤️: It wasn’t the same once you were gone 💔😔
Sylvain Gautier: If it helps, obviously none of us have any idea happened on Felix’s date.
Dedue Molinaro: I am aware of the events.
Sylvain Gautier: Okay none of us, excluding Dedue. Because apparently His Highness tells him everything.
Dedue Molinaro: 🤷
Annette Dominic: felix told me most of it!
Sylvain Gautier: Okay what the fuck
Sylvain Gautier: Why is Felix soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo annoying
Ashe Ubert: 😅
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You: WHAT
Sylvain Gautier: EXCUSE ME!?!?!?!?
Ashe Ubert: 👁️👄👁️
Annette Dominic: OKAY FELIX DIDN’T TELL ME THIS
Mercedes ❤️: Oh my! 😳
Dedue Molinaro: Well… His Highness cannot tell me what he does not know.
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Prince Dimitri Fan Account
@dimitrihasabigD
I’ve switched sides. I’m Team #Fraldarddyd now.
Sally 🌸 @sallys1997
Replying to @dimitrihasabigD
That sounds like a disease lol
dimitri’s left tit @countrythot
Replying to @dimitrihasabigD
same. love me some pining dumbasses.
Not A Pineapple 🚫🍍 @notapineapple
Replying to @dimitrihasabigD @countrythot
It’s unrequited
Prince Dimitri Fan Account @dimitrihasabigD
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Untag me 🙄
Prince Dimitri Fan Account @dimitrihasabigD
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YESSSSSSSSSS
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ROSE GARDEN REJECTS: A Bachelor Podcast
MARGO: Quick pinch me. [A beat of silence] Why would you pinch my tit?
ELISE: I panicked!
[Podcast introduction jingle plays]
MARGO: Listeners! I have ascended! Felix Fraldarius, I owe you my life. Or at least like a high five or something.
ELISE: Marianne had a lovely date as well, you know—
MARGO: No one cares right now! Okay, sorry Elise. That was mean. I actually do like her. It’s just—I ship her with Hilda. They were adorable on the museum date.
ELISE: They do seem to be very good friends.
MARGO: [A beat of silence] I’m going to pretend you did NOT just unironically say the most iconic gal pal meme in existence.
ELISE: Gal pal… meme?
MARGO: You’re so… very offline.
ELISE: I’m taking that as a compliment.
MARGO: Anyway, as I was saying: Felix Fraldarius. I see you. We all see you. Let’s start with the date recap before we get into that game changing confessional.
[An audio excerpt from Week 5 plays]
FELIX: “A life here” is being generous. I have a job here and a crappy apartment. But I wouldn’t say I have a life.
DIMITRI: Why don’t you just come home then?
FELIX: Because home hasn’t felt like home since Glenn died.
[The audio excerpt ends]
MARGO: This week’s episode took place in Enbarr, which just so happens to be the city Felix has been living in for the past five years.
ELISE: For those who don’t know… Glenn was Felix’s older brother. He died protecting the royal family during the assassination attempt that happened… twelve, thirteen years ago?
MARGO: It’s also widely speculated to be the cause of Felix and Prince Dimitri’s rift. Though… I’m not so sure about that now.
[An audio excerpt from Week 5 plays]
FELIX: It’s nauseating hearing everyone call him a hero. My old man is the worst about it. You’d think Glenn was a knight in some story and not his [BEEP]ing son.
DIMITRI: He’s trying to find meaning in his death.
FELIX: [Scoffs] There isn’t any to find.
DIMITRI: You know I don’t disagree with you, but we can’t decide how others feel about it.
FELIX: Is that some line your therapist told you?
DIMITRI: You wanted me to get help. Don’t be surprised if it’s working.
FELIX: Tch.
[The audio excerpt ends]
MARGO: Heavy stuff. Not a first for the show but…
ELOISE: It’s a bit different, isn’t it? Everyone in Faerghus knows about Glenn, even if they don’t know him by name. He really is treated like some national hero… it’s easy to forget he was someone’s brother, someone’s son, who died senselessly and tragically because some asshole nationalist was angry about—well we all know why. This country can be a bit backwards sometimes.
MARGO: I don’t know the answer to “How do you honor someone who sacrificed their life without glorifying their death?” but I think just talking about it is a step in the right direction.
ELOISE: Agreed.
MARGO: Moving on, for their one-on-one this week Prince Dimitri and Felix explored Enbarr’s historic palace district. And while I loved the heavier conversation they had towards the end of the evening, they are surprisingly cute too? Even Eloise here was squealing…
ELOISE: Shut up, I was not. I’m loyal to Marianne.
MARGO: Uh huh.
ELOISE: Fine. But it was only the one time at the cat colony.
MARGO: [Laughing creepily] Hehehe… that’s how it starts. And then [Claps hands together] BAM! You’re suddenly following a bunch of Fraldarddyd fan accounts.
ELOISE: Fral...dar… what? I’m sorry. It sounded like you were clearing your throat.
MARGO: Maybe we should call them Dimilix or something. Whatever, we’ll workshop it.
ELOISE: Who is “we?” Margo...
MARGO: Don’t worry about it. Play the clip!
[An audio excerpt from Week 5 plays]
FELIX: I can’t tell him that I’m serious about winning. Maybe this is just a game for everyone else. Or for the people watching… something to consume and be entertained by. But this is my life. It’s better if he thinks I don’t care. Hopefully by the time this airs, I’ll be able to look back and laugh at the idea of being in love with him. That would be nice.
[The audio excerpt ends]
MARGO: [Distressed noises] Ugh! I just can’t. If someone doesn’t spoil the end of the season RIGHT NOW—
ELOISE: Never gonna happen. They’ve been holding down the spoiler fort this season. Some of the contestants haven’t even been seen in public since filming wrapped—including Marianne and Felix.
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Annette Dominic ✅
@AnnetteD
Thank you everyone for the well wishes and support! I know for some of you, watching me not receive a rose this week was tough, but rest assured—I believe Prince Dimitri made the right decision. (1/2)
Annette Dominic ✅ @AnnetteD
Being on the show was a blast (there’s so much you didn’t see!) and I don’t regret it at all. I’ve made some friends for life during the process 💙 and I count Prince Dimitri among that group. (2/2)
STAN ANNETTE (in mourning) @crumbsandyums
Replying to @AnnetteD
WE LOVE YOU ANNETTE 😭😭😭😭😭
RIP Queen Annette Dreams @swampbestie
Replying to @AnnetteD
Prince Dimitri doesn’t know what he’s missing!!!!
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PRINCE DIMITRI’S HAREM
Annette: stan warbler is so terrifying 😭
You: It is not your fault your fans have chosen to take their disappointment out on His Highness.
Annette: i know 😭 but it feels like it
Mercedes: Annie 😢 Your statement was very kind even if I feel, as Dedue said, their behavior isn't your fault. Nor your responsibility. 😤
Sylvain: Don’t worry. His Highness never checks Warbler anyway. It’s all interns.
You: I have been running His Highness’s warbler...
Sylvain: ….
Ingrid: I am so sorry.
Ashe: Dedue…
Annette: 😭😭😭
Sylvain: To think all those thirst warbles have been going to you this entire time….
You: Indeed.
Mercedes: 😂
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Week 6
Tue, 8 Pegasus Moon
Prince Dimitri and the eight remaining contestants head to Fódlan’s Throat in Leicester where six contenders hit the slopes and two one-on-one encounters unfold: a stunning trail hike and a visit to a chocolate factory. Two contestants make their goodbyes.
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PRINCE DIMITRI’S HAREM
Sylvain Gautier: Felix blocked me 😭😭😭
You: Gee, I wonder why. 🙄
You: Maybe you shouldn’t have sent him a bunch of Catboy Felix memes
Mercedes ❤️: Catboy... Felix…?
Sylvain Gautier: [IMG_repressed_catboy_33482615.png]
Annette Dominic: 😂😂😂
Mercedes ❤️: I can see why Felix might not appreciate being sent that… however 😂
Dedue Molinaro: Are those… cat ears? Is that what a catboy is?
Ashe Ubert: I can’t believe this
Ashe Ubert: I invented that meme
Sylvain Gautier: HOLY SHIT
Ashe Ubert: 🙈 I didn’t think it was going to take off
You: Wow
Annette Dominic: guys!!! it’s starting!!!!
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Faerghus trends
1 • Reality TV • Trending
Hilda
Viewers react to Hilda kissing Marianne during tonight’s episode of “The Bachelor” and her subsequent disqualification from the competition.
Trending with Marianne, Kiss
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PRINCE DIMITRI’S HAREM
Manwhore: Still kind of pissed I didn’t make it to the Almyra episode
Manwhore: His Highness is a cruel man
You: only mercie and dedue are left!!! and felix of course
Mercie!!!!!!!! 🥰💕💖: To think you missed all the skinny dipping we did in Almyra’s famous hot springs…
Manwhore: NOOOOOOOOOOOO HOW COULD YOU TEASE ME THIS WAY
You: mercie!!!! spoilers!!!!
Dedue: That did not happen.
Mercie!!!!!!!! 🥰💕💖: Shhhhhh let him believe it for a week
Ingrid (Mercie’s GF?): I can’t believe Hilda kissed Marianne…
Dedue: We were not told at the time why she left. Both His Highness and Marianne kept quiet about it.
Mercie!!!!!!!! 🥰💕💖: I did speak to Marianne a few times before I was eliminated, but she became withdrawn again after Hilda left 😔
You: 😢
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The Bachelor S20E06 [Post Episode Discussion]
Welcome to the Post Episode discussion thread!
Spoilers from this episode are allowed.
DO NOT ASK FOR LINKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
[↑463] u/BowlingLily
Anyone else feel massively bad for Hilda? She’s was kind of a bitch sometimes but whenever she was around Marianne it was like she was totally different (better!) person.
Man… I can’t believe I’m routing for a side couple on The Bachelor. WTF is this season???
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[↑235] u/indigothorns
I kept joking that Hilda and Marianne look like really good friends! just gals being pals!!! But maybe it isn’t a joke anymore……….
[↑49] u/BowlingLily
I KNOW never in my wildest dreams did I think Hilda really was crushing on her.. Puts the entire season in whole new light. I think I might be due for a rewatch.
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[↑849] u/RedVecro
I know Hilda is all anyone wants to talk about but is anyone else really bummed Sylvain got sent home??? He brought so much energy to the group and almost made Felix tolerable…
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[↑620] u/maladjustedMILF
Mercedes was so cute during their one-on-one. 🙈 Like if Prince Dimitri won’t marry her I will. 😂
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The Bachelor Recap: Our Wallflower Wilts, a Prince Reveals a Shocking Secret, and Two People Don’t Get the Memo on What a “Group Date” Means
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What the @%^#.
Ahem.
I mean WHAT THE @%^#!!!!!!!!!
Let’s start from the beginning…
Picking up where we left off last week, Marianne is understandably distressed as the group prepares for their trip to Almyra. Hilda dropped quite the bombshell on her and she clearly hasn’t had time to recover from it. Mercedes tries reaching out to her but Marianne’s walls are back up and the attempt yields no results.
Luckily, Prince Dimitri has just the remedy for her: a one-on-one date at Almyra’s famous Yellow Basilica that he tops off with a lovely dinner at a seaside restaurant. It’s pretty much a perfect storybook date—at one point fireworks go off in the harbor, lighting up the background of their restaurant table—and by the end of the evening Marianne almost looks—dare we say it—happy.
Only time will tell if it lasts.
Date #2 is where things go off the rails and why the entire continent of Fódlan are losing their f—ing minds right now. Another one-on-one, this time with Claude. Mysterious, mysterious Claude. Easily one of the hottest contestants, we’ve adored watching him watching things from the sidelines. Last week was the first time he won a rose during a date so we were pretty thrilled to see him picked for a one-on-one this episode…
And. Holy. Shit.
About halfway through their date at an old-fashioned Almyran market a woman approaches Claude and calls him “His Highness.” Naturally, Prince Dimitri thinks she means him.
She does not.
Because Claude isn’t “Claude” (not really) he’s Khalid, Prince of Almyra. He comes clean to Prince Dimitri, admitting his motivation for joining the show is to forge an alliance between their two countries, hoping that even if he lost he might be able to spark a friendship between them. Now that the jig is up though, he decides to part ways with the show as he’s “come to admire” Prince Dimitri and hopes he marries someone who truly loves him.
[...]
While everyone else is enjoying their time at Almyra’s famous thermal baths, Dimitri and Felix sneak off for a walk through the neighboorhood. Someone told them this was the group date, right??? Right???
Apparently not.
Of course, Felix gets the rose and with Claude eliminating himself we’re left with a nail-biting rose ceremony. Shockingly, early frontrunner Hapi gets the boot leaving us with our final four as we go into next week’s Hometown dates.
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PRINCE DIMITRI’S HAREM
You: I’m never forgiving His Highness. Never ever ever ever ever ever ever ever ever ever ever ever ever ever ever ever ever
Ingrid 🐎😠: Are you still mad about missing out on Almyra?
You: I MISSED THE DRAMA OF THE PRINCE KHALID REVEAL, OF COURSE I’M STILL MAD.
Mercedes 🍰😇: 😂 We met his parents and they gave us a tour of the palace (no cameras were allowed for security reasons). They seemed like very lovely people!
You: Ingrid is a bad influence on you… you never used to bully me like this before.
Annette 🎤😆: i want to meet claude’s parents too 😭
Annette 🎤😆: khalid* i mean
Dedue 🍳😐: They had a very beautiful garden. Though the camera crew was not allowed inside the palace, they did allow us to take photographs in the garden.
Dedue 🍳😐: [IMG_81d1d3efa078c43d0.png]
You: kgjskjklsjldkfjlkj
Annette 🎤😆: DEDUE!!!!!!!!!!!
Ashe 📚🥺: Did you photoshop cat ears onto Felix………..
Dedue 🍳😐: It seemed appropriate.
Ashe 📚🥺: 🙏 (that’s a high five)
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Breaking Down Prince Dimitri’s Final Four Contestants Before Hometown Dates
18th of the Pegasus Moon | 14.2k shares
[...]
Dedue Molinaro (29)
The Journey So Far: Dedue started off strong as one of the earliest frontrunners, receiving Dimitri’s first impression rose. On the weeks he doesn’t receive a rose during a date, he’s generally one of Dimitri’s first picks at the rose ceremony. The two of them are clearly close and the only drama he’s been involved in is with Felix, who clashed with him several times during early episodes (they’ve since seemed to have called a truce).
Highlights: His dinner date with Dimitri in episode 2 (the man knows his food!); exploring a botanic garden in Dagda with Dimitri in episode 4
Why We’re Rooting for Him: He's like a home cooked meal or a warm bubble bath after a hard day’s work.
Why We’re Not: We question whether he has any interest in Prince Dimitri beyond friendship.
Marianne von Edmund (27)
The Journey So Far: Marianne was a shrinking violet in early episodes, easily overlooked by the louder, more combative contestants. Slowly but surely she opened up and is now a fan favorite as her shy awkwardness seems to be a perfect match for Prince Dimitri’s introverted side. He shows a high degree of empathy and understanding towards her anxieties and goes out of his way to make sure she’s comfortable.
Highlights: The museum group date in episode 4; Prince Dimitri cheering her up during their one-on-one in episode 7
Why We’re Rooting for Her: An animal loving orphan becoming a princess is the plot of at least three of our favorite movies.
Why We’re Not: Her feelings toward Hilda remain an open question and she’s yet to comment on the kiss they shared.
Mercedes von Martritz (33)
The Journey So Far: Mercedes has been a steady contender throughout the season and has been a diffuser of tension whenever drama has popped up. She’s the oldest contestant left (and only the quickly eliminated Balthus and Catherine were older than her) which is probably why she seems to have her life together in ways most of the other contestants don’t. Prince Dimitri can definitely benefit from her kindness and insight when he takes the throne.
Highlights: The chocolate factory date in episode 6; the group date in episode 3 (#MercedesWasRobbed)
Why We’re Rooting for Her: She might actually be a living saint.
Why We’re Not: There’s nothing special (read: romantic) about her treatment of Dimitri—she’s like that with everyone.
Felix Fraldarius (27)
The Journey So Far: Felix had a rocky start, looking less like a valid candidate for Prince Dimitri’s heart and more like our designated villain of the season. However, as time went by it became clear his acerbic taunts are a defense mechanism for a man who’s much more invested in Prince Dimitri’s well-being than expected. Their relationship is sometimes fraught and tense, but their chemistry is undeniable.
Highlights: Dimitri buying him a sword in episode 4; his emotional one-on-one in episode 5
Why We’re Rooting for Him: There’s no doubt in our minds that he’s actually in love (romantically!) with Prince Dimitri.
Why We’re Not: Sizzling, complicated romances make for good TV but are generally disastrous in real life.
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Episode #20.8 “Hometown Dates” Transcript
BYLETH: How are you feeling about visiting everyone’s hometowns?
DIMITRI: Goodness… I suppose I’m nervous. Nervous but excited.
BYLETH: Well, l think you have nothing to worry about. You’re every parents’ dream son-in-law.
DIMITRI: [Laughs] I’m not so sure about that.
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PRINCE DIMITRI’S HAREM
Annie 🧁: dedue your family is so nice!!! ur little sister is so funny
Dedue 🌿: I am glad somebody thinks so…
Sylvain 🚫: She totally roasted you 😂
Ingrid 💖: I understand why Felix doesn’t phase you now…
Dedue 🌿: 😔
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Ashe 👻: Marianne’s family is so cold
You: Poor girl… I’m starting to understand why she’s so reserved
Annie 🧁: 😢
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Sylvain 🚫: Mercedes has anyone ever told you you’re brother is creepy AF
Ingrid 💖: Sylvain……..
You: I promise he’s very sweet once you get to know him! Felix reminds me of him a great deal.
Sylvain 🚫: I’m sorry but Felix has never stared unblinking at the camera for 10 minutes
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Annie 🧁: felix time 👀
Ingrid 💖: I don’t know if I can watch this.
Sylvain 🚫: Hey maybe Felix won’t have a meltdown talking to his father for once… crazier things have happened right?
***
Episode #20.8 “Hometown Dates” Transcript
FELIX: I hope you’re not here to lecture me about my old man.
DIMITRI: No. Move over.
[FELIX makes room for DIMITRI to sit]
DIMITRI: I remember when we used to come here to get away from Glenn.
FELIX: I think he knew we were up here.
DIMITRI: Probably. But he let us hide from him anyway.
FELIX: He was always doing things like that— [Starts crying]
DIMITRI: Felix…
FELIX: I’m sorry, I don’t know why I’m being like this.
DIMITRI: You don’t have to apologize to me. I miss him as well and yet... I know I only feel a fraction of your grief.
FELIX: Ugh, I got snot all over your shirt.
DIMITRI: How embarrassing.
FELIX: [Sniffles] Shut up.
DIMITRI: Let’s get you inside before you catch a cold.
FELIX: [Voiceover] I don’t think there’s ever going to be a day I don’t miss Glenn. I think about him whenever I hear a song he used to like, when I eat his favorite foods, when I watch a movie I know he would have loved… I’ll remember him until the day I die.
DIMITRI: You look terrible.
FELIX: Thanks.
DIMITRI: I’ll tell Rodrigue you went to bed early.
FELIX: [Emphatically] Thank you.
[Scene changes to a confessional]
FELIX: Maybe I should tell him how I feel… I just don’t know anymore.
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ROSE GARDEN REJECTS: A Bachelor Podcast
MARGO: You know, Eloise? I think Hometowns are my favorite episodes.
ELISE: They’re like looking behind the curtain. This sort of reminder that, hey, these aren’t characters. They’re real people.
MARGO: Exactly. Hands down, Dedue’s family were my favorites, they were so charming. Prince Dimitri being, well… a prince didn’t phase them at all.
ELISE: Obviously, Duscur doesn’t do the whole nobility thing so it was extremely refreshing seeing Prince Dimitri being treated so normally. I’m surprised though—I expected Felix’s Hometown to be your favorite.
MARGO: Now, now. That isn’t what I said. Because while I adored Dedue’s family, of course it was Felix’s Hometown that really got to me.
[An audio excerpt from Week 8 plays]
DIMITRI: Growing up, Fraldarius was like a second home to me. I used to visit all the time during breaks and school holidays… Rodrigue was practically my second father.
RODRIGUE: Your Highness! It’s been too long.
DIMITRI: It has. How have you been faring since your injury?
RODRIGUE: It’s been healing nicely. Felix! You should visit more often.
FELIX: I’ve been busy.
[The audio excerpt ends]
MARGO: The tension! I could feel it through my screen!
ELISE: I felt so sorry for Rodrigue. He was really trying to connect with Felix
MARGO: I don’t know… parent-child relationships are complicated. Adding a tragedy into the mix only makes things harder.
ELISE: True. Felix did seem to come around by the end of the visit. I think we can really thank Prince Dimitri for that. He’s just really good with Felix.
MARGO: Ooh, are you finally shipping them?
ELISE: No! That’s not what I meant. Good with—like handling. Geeze.
MARGO: Sure, sure.
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dumb asshole
dumb asshole: Oh, did you finally unblock me?
You: [sylvain_tripping.gif]
dumb asshole: Did you make that yourself? Because that does not loop well.
dumb asshole: Do you need me to teach you how to properly make gifs?
You have blocked this conversation.
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ashe
You: i need your help making a gif
ashe: Sure, Felix!
You: thanks. let me send you the clip.
You: youvision.com/shd3Hfjfj4b6dj
ashe: Really
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dumb asshole
You have unblocked this conversation.
You: [sylvain_getting_slapped.gif]
dumb asshole: [IMG_repressed_catboy_863644.png]
You have blocked this conversation.
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annette
You: i’m soooooooooo boooooooooooooooooored.
annette: there, there. the season is almost over!
You: why did i agree to this
annette: because you’re in love with his highness!!!
You: 🙄
You: what do i care if the ending leaks
annette: you will care when you get sued for it 😆 you just have to lie low for a few more weeks (?)
You: 😒
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ingrid
You: bored
ingrid: Sylvain’s complaining at me again about you blocking him.
You: so?
ingrid: Just FYI.
You: sounds like a you problem. i know… why don’t YOU block him?
ingrid: He’ll start sending me telegrams or something if I do, let’s be real.
You: annoying
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boar 🐗
You: i noticed they cut out all times i called you boar
boar 🐗: Oh? Have you been watching the show after all? I thought you said you wouldn’t 🤔
You: 😠
You: quiet. i’ve been bored
You: there’s nothing to do at my old man’s place
boar 🐗: Sure.
boar 🐗: I was told “Boar” didn’t test well in early episode previews. Apparently, audiences found it dehumanizing.
You: dumb
You: they don’t know anything. you ARE a boar.
boar 🐗: oink oink?
You: ........
You: never do that again
You: also i don’t think boars oink
***
Week 9
Tue, 1 Lone Moon
Prince Dimitri and the three remaining contestants travel to Brigid for overnight dates, giving him the chance to know them more intimately before making his final decision.
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Felix ⚔️😾
You: So... did you and His Highness fuck
Felix ⚔️😾: i literally just unblocked you
You: WAIT! I’m being serious! The group chat wants to know if they should avert their eyes during your fantasy suite visit
Felix ⚔️😾: what group chat
You: The group chat you’re not in
Felix ⚔️😾: thanks. that clarifies everything.
You: So?????? Did you????????
Felix ⚔️😾: no. all we did was talk.
You: Lame
You: Felix???
You: You blocked me again didn’t you
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PRINCE DIMITRI’S HAREM
Sylvain: Bad news everyone… Felix didn’t get frisky with His Highness
Sylvain: Since Marianne turned down the fantasy suite this means the only person who might have 👉👌 with His Highness is Dedue
You: …
You: We did not “👉👌”
Sylvain: Damn, this really is the saddest season of the Bachelor ever
Ingrid: This is why Felix keeps blocking you
Annette: none of us joined to 👉👌 his highness!!!!!
Sylvain: Speak for yourself.
Mercedes: As I recall, the entire production was your idea. You wanted us to join as contestants to… what was it? 🤔
Ashe: “Be the greatest wingmen/wingwomen in history. Look… Felix needs our help. You all know he’s going to get kicked off after the first episode if we don’t help him look better.”
Sylvain: Hey. Why are you copypasting my own words at me.
Mercedes: 😇
You: Admittedly, I had my doubts about this plan and even Felix himself... but by the time I left, I was certain we had done the right thing.
Annette: yeah!!!!! i’m really glad you asked me to help… even if i didn’t make it too far 😅
Mercedes: You were there when it mattered most 😌 Felix needed the most help in those earlier episodes
Ingrid: That’s for sure
Sylvain: Okay, okay. I get it.
Sylvain: I’m thankful all for you were willing to drop everything just to make sure Felix didn’t blow his chance with His Highness.
Annette: 🥰
Mercedes: 💙
Ingrid: It better have worked.
You: I am hopeful His Highness took heed of my parting words.
***
Episode #20.9 “Brigid” Transcript
DEDUE: Before you give out your final two roses, there is something I must say.
[Tense Music Plays]
DIMITRI: Please, speak freely.
DEDUE: I have enjoyed our time together. It has been good for us both to have a break from duties and work. I have been reminded these past weeks of why I am glad to call you a friend. You are kind and considerate and are able to make anyone feel welcome.
DIMITRI: Dedue…
DEDUE: It is because you are such a dear friend to me—someone I love greatly—that I ask you to let me leave.
MARIANNE: [Gasps]
DIMITRI: You do not need to ask for my permission. I will respect your decision.
DEDUE: Thank you. I have only one last thing to say: I ask that you follow your heart in your final decision. Do not choose for others. Not for your family or for your country. Duty is important, but love is the one place it has no business. You deserve to be happy, Dimitri.
DIMITRI: [Sucks in his breath] I—I will try to keep your words in mind.
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ROSE GARDEN REJECTS: A Bachelor Podcast
ELISE: And just like that we were left with our final two.
MARGO: Sadly, we have to wait two weeks before we can see who Prince Dimitri chooses, but I’m barely complaining because next week’s Tell All episode is going to be INSANE.
ELISE: Who did we see in the trailer? I spotted Khalid and Hilda.
MARGO: Who are more than enough to make this Tell All a night to remember. Other than them, I saw Ingrid, Sylvain, Mercedes, Annette.
ELISE: I would be shocked if Dedue doesn’t show up.
MARGO: True, true. I’d imagine Hapi, Yuri, and Flayn are the other guarantees. And then we’ll see who from the earlier contestants were invited back. Catherine maybe?
ELISE: Maybe. A lot of people do feel like she was unfairly maligned.
MARGO: Ah! [Squeals] I just can’t wait.
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Episode #20.10 “The Contestants Tell All” Transcript
BYLETH: Tonight on “The Bachelor” it’s the reunion show you’ve all been waiting for...
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DOROTHEA: Speaking for myself, I know I came here for the right reasons. Of course I cared that Prince Dimitri is royalty, but I’m ultimately just looking for love.
BYELTH: That’s exactly what we want to hear. Which is why… Do you want to announce it?
DOROTHEA: Sure. I’m going to be continuing my search for love as the next Bachelorette.
[Audience cheers and claps]
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INGRID: It’s been mortifying watching myself on TV. Like, I can’t believe I did that.
BYLETH: Do you regret it?
INGRID: No, as awkward as it was it gave me a chance to… well. I’ve been seeing another contestant.
[Audience gasps]
INGRID: We haven’t been able to make it public because she lasted quite a bit longer than I did…
[Audience goes “Oooh.”]
BYLETH: Can you tell us now?
[MERCEDES waves]
[The audience goes wild]
*
ANNETTE: The people watching—especially the people that post things on social media—have no idea what things were really like.
BYLETH: Can you give us an example?
ANNETTE: Like that time His Highness didn’t pick me for a date? I asked him not to. My throat was sore from all the singing I did at the carnival. Which was a lot more than they showed on TV. I sang for hours. It hurt seeing people get angry at His Highness for something I asked him to do.
*
ASHE: Getting to travel to two other countries is an experience I’ll never forget. I have to thank His Highness for giving me that opportunity.
BYLETH: You aren’t upset about being eliminated?
ASHE: Not at all.
[Audience murmurs]
ASHE: I mean… I never expected to win.
BYLETH: Did you not want to win?
ASHE: [Laughs] Well. I think His Highness and I are better off as friends.
*
SYLVAIN: I’ve been miserable since being eliminated. I can’t eat, I can’t sleep. I really thought His Highness was the one.
BYLETH: Uh-huh.
SYLVAIN: Really! I’ve been feeling very vulnerable lately. All I want is for someone to take care of me.
BYLETH: I heard you were spotted in a club in Downtown Fhirdiad just last week.
SYLVAIN: I’m rebounding.
*
KHALID: As far as my goals were for joining this series, I think I’ve been successful. Prince Dimitri and I have been keeping in touch which bodes well for the future of our countries.
BYLETH: Which countries are you referring to?
KHALID: [Laughs] Hahaha, so you’ve heard, huh? As expected… Yes, I plan to stand for Leicester’s Parliament. I was raised in both Almyra and Leicester and am a citizen of both countries.
BYLETH: Are you sure you don’t want to be the next Bachelor instead?
KHALID: Well, never say never.
*
MERCEDES: I had a wonderful time. Truly. I’m very happy I was given the opportunity to join.
BYLETH: And it seems you found love on the show… even if it wasn’t with Prince Dimitri.
MERCEDES: Yes, I did.
[The audience goes “Awww.”]
*
BYLETH: How has life changed for you since leaving the show?
HILDA: Oh, gosh. How hasn’t it? [Laughs] For the first week or so after I came home, all I wanted to do was drown my sorrows in ice cream and like, watch TV. My brother really helped pull me out of my funk. He was all, “Hilda, now that you have all this time alone—why don’t you spend it working on yourself?”So that’s exactly what I did. I even started an online jewelry shop that I’m excited to finally be selling under my brand.
BYLETH: And what about love? Have you been seeing anyone?
HILDA: Hmm, I wonder. Sorry, I just think I’d like to keep my love life private for a little longer.
*
DEDUE: His Highness remains a cherished friend of mine. The most difficult part was facing family, who were quite disappointed as they took a liking to him.
BYLETH: In your parting words, you told Prince Dimitri to follow his heart. Was there a specific competitor you were thinking of when you said it?
DEDUE: [Long pause] I think it is obvious where His Highness’s heart lies. From the start of the competition, it has only belonged to one person.
BYLETH: Really?
DEDUE: That is not a guarantee of his choice. His Highness has a great capacity to love and care for other people. There are and were many candidates he would have been happy to build a life with. But…
BYLETH: But?
DEDUE: There is one above all else he yearns for.
*
[The audience screams, cheers, and claps as DIMITRI enters]
DIMITRI: Ah.
BYLETH: I would think a prince would be used to so much commotion.
DIMITRI: No, no. Actually, people are usually reserved around me. This is a new development.
BYLETH: It’s been a few moons since you finished filming the final episode. I must ask… Do you regret your final rose pick?
DIMITRI: No. Not at all. And I don’t think I ever will.
***
dumb asshole
dumb asshole: Will you pleeeeeeeeeeeeeease just tell me if you won????????????
You: no
dumb asshole: 🥺
You: i signed an NDA 🤷
dumb asshole: I will literally tell no one
dumb asshole: Does almost three decades of friendship mean NOTHING to you?
You: the finale airs on the 15th @ 20:00 on FBC
dumb asshole: Whatever, I’ll just wheedle it out of His Highness
***
Sylvain
Sylvain: Hello, Your Highness. Have I mentioned how amazing and incredible you are lately?
You: Ominous.
Sylvain: I can’t imagine why you’d say that!
Sylvain: Anyway…
Sylvain: please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please please tell me who you picked
You: I’m sorry, Sylvain. I signed an NDA.
You: But the finale airs on Tuesday, the 15th of the Lone Moon, at 20:00 on FBC.
Sylvain: …
Sylvain: NO WAIT
Sylvain: You bastards are together right now, aren’t you!!!!!!
You: I have no idea what you’re talking about.
***
dumb asshole
You: how dare you call dimitri a bastard 🔪
dumb asshole: Is this what my life is going to be like from now on? The two of you tag-teaming me in texts?
You: 😈
***
Episode #20.11 “Season Finale” Transcript
LAMBERT: Felix! It’s been quite a while since I last saw you.
DIMITRI: Father, you’re crushing him.
LAMBERT: Ah! My apologies. I forget my strength sometimes! [Laughs] Rodrigue has said you’ve been living in Enbarr?
FELIX: [Somewhat hoarsely] Yes.
LAMBERT: Tell me, do they still have that seafood place on Wilhelm and 2nd?
DIMITRI: Father….
FELIX: Um, yeah.
LAMBERT: Incredible! I used to take Anselma there, back when I was courting her.
DIMITRI: Father… please. We’ve had a long trip.
LAMBERT: All right, all right. I’ll let you two get settled.
[DIMITRI and FELIX retreat further into the castle]
FELIX: [Makes a surprised sound] Miss Melody?
DIMITRI: Ah… no. She passed a few years ago. This is Miss Melody’s daughter, Miss Harmony.
FELIX: I’m sorry. I suppose she would have been very old now.
DIMITRI: She lived to twenty-two, which is quite impressive for a cat.
FELIX: Hello, Miss Harmony. Ah—she’s purring.
DIMITRI: She likes you.
FELIX: Hmph.
*
FELIX: What if I tell him and it ruins everything? What if I don’t tell him and I miss my chance… I didn’t expect to make it this far. Dimitri and I… Things happened between us and we drifted apart. I don’t want to go back to that. Sorry. I really don’t know what’s come over me.
*
DIMITRI: Our time together has been some of the most enjoyable days of my life. You are amazing, Marianne. Truly. I know sometimes it’s hard to believe in ourselves, but trust me on this, all right? You are a brave, kind soul. I feel a connection to you that I’ve never felt with someone else before. We both struggle with things other people can’t really understand. It’s an incredible thing to feel understood by someone. To know that they don’t think you’re strange or dangerous. But Marianne… the happiest I saw you wasn’t with me. The most comfortable, the most at ease… it wasn’t with me.
MARIANNE: [Crying] I’m sorry. I really tried—
DIMITRI: You don’t have to apologize to me for falling in love with someone else.
MARIANNE: I didn’t know. Not until—not until she left. I’m sorry.
DIMITRI: I think we should both follow our hearts… even if it’s frightening. Even if it’s hard.
MARIANNE: Yes. Dimitri… thank you.
*
FELIX: Before you say anything, I have to—there’s something—
DIMITRI: You want to say?
FELIX: [Nods] I— [Exhales] I’m sorry for running away when you needed me. I’m sorry for not staying during the hard parts.
DIMITRI: Felix—
FELIX: I’m not finished. I was young and stupid and grieving. And I needed you to be perfect and unchanging so that one thing in my life could feel like it wasn’t completely different after Glenn died. But that was unfair to you. That’s not how it works. So. This time… I’m not going anywhere. If Marianne has a problem with that, she’ll have to get over it. Because you’re everything to me and that’s not going to change when you’re married.
[DIMITRI kneels]
FELIX: [Choking up] What are you doing, you stupid bore. Get up before I get the wrong idea—
DIMITRI: Felix, you are the most ill-tempered and difficult person I have ever known. But you are also caring and sensitive and no matter how much you try to pretend your heart has hardened from grief, it hasn’t. You feel so much love for people that it frightens you.
FELIX: Stop. I can’t take this. Please don’t be cruel to me—
[DIMITRI pulls out a ring box from his pocket]
DIMITRI: I want to spend the rest of my life with you.
[DIMITRI opens the ring box]
DIMITRI: Will you marry me, Felix?
FELIX: [Through tears] Yes. Of course I will. Idiot.
***
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***
Byleth interviews Dimitri first. There’s a small television in the green room that plays the interview as it’s being recorded; Felix mutes it before he can hear Dimitri say something embarrassing like how happy he is to be marrying Felix.
Gross.
His phone buzzes incessantly, forcing him to put it on the silent. The finale doesn’t air until tomorrow but already the congratulations are pouring in from his friends thanks to Sylvain and his big mouth. This is exactly why he didn’t want to tell them. He knew they would get all emotional and mushy on him and it’s already enough that he sometimes catches Dimitri looking at him with big puppy eyes before blathering on about how lucky he is that Felix joined the show.
Tch—as if luck has anything to do with it. He remembers the day Byleth visited him, telling him of Dimitri’s insane gambit to find a spouse on a reality show. Did he want to join? They were being picky about Dimitri’s candidates, looking for people that would be interesting to watch while still being an acceptable spouse for a prince. Felix fulfilled those requirements—he was, after all, the brother of Faerghus’s slain hero.
Felix almost told Byleth to fuck off at that point, but he restrained himself because the moment he heard Dimitri was looking for a spouse his heart nearly stopped. He had no choice but to accept to Byleth’s offer even if it would dig up old wounds, even if would make him miserable watching Dimitri flirt with other people, and even if in truth he didn’t stand chance of winning.
The door to the green room opens.
“Felix.” That stupid dopey grin of Dimitri’s is going to be the death of Felix someday. “They’re taking a small break, but they want you to join me when it’s over.”
“This is stupid,” Felix says, standing. “Why would anyone care about what I have to say?”
Dimitri doesn’t even entertain the question. He bends down and kisses Felix, being careful not to smudge the makeup painstakingly applied to their faces. “I’m certain you’ll do well.”
“I hate this.”
“I know, my love.” Felix simultaneously scowls and blushes at the endearment. “As do I. But it’s a small price to pay for a future with you.”
“Hmph.”
Dimitri walks him to the edge of the stage where a makeup artist attacks them, blotting out every last bit of shine from their skin. Goddess forbid they look anything less than perfect on camera. On stage, he sees Byleth is getting the same treatment.
“Done, done? Everyone good? Your Highness—let’s get you back on stage. Lord Fraldarius, please—if you’ll stand behind this wall. Perfect. Just wait for Byleth to announce you. Got it? Good. Places everyone!”
The cameras roll and the show roars back to life.
“Welcome back to ‘The Bachelor: After The Final Rose.’ It’s the moment we’ve all been waiting for—seeing His Highness and Felix together at last in their first public appearance together.” The audience cheers on cue. “Are you ready?”
“Very much,” Dimitri says with a shy, charming smile.
“Good. Because here he is: Felix Fraldarius!”
Felix’s legs are jelly as he walks on stage and the sound of the audience clapping and cheering makes him feel like an animal at the zoo. He has no idea how Marianne did this without freaking out, but when he was watching her record earlier she seemed at ease with herself like she never was on the show. Granted, even after filming together for several moons he wouldn’t say he knows her particularly well. It’s not that they didn’t get along, but her reserved, quiet nature meant she absolutely wilted around him, acting like a frightened rabbit being faced with a wolf.
Today though… today she said hello to him and even smiled.
When he reaches the stage, Dimitri greets him with a chaste kiss as the audience coos in the background.
“Felix,” Byleth says pleasantly once they’re all seated. “How are you feeling? You finally get to be out in the open with the man you love… it must be exciting.”
“Um. Well, at least my friends can stop asking me if I’ve won.”
The audience laughs.
“As hard as it’s been to keep things a secret, we’ve been glad for the chance to start our relationship out of the spotlight,” Dimitri says, rescuing him. “The hardest part was being unable to see each other as much as we wanted since we were trying not to tip off the press.”
“Yeah, being apart sucked. But… it’s a small price to pay for a future together.”
Dimitri’s hold on Felix’s waist tightens. “Aptly put,” Dimitri says with a tone of amusement only Felix knows the reason for.
“So what’s next for you two? Is there a royal wedding in the future?”
“Oh, definitely. As overwhelming as it will be. After that…” Dimitri turns his body so he’s facing Felix. “Who knows?”
The rest of the world fades away. “You’ll take the throne… and when you do, you’ll need someone to guide you.”
“Of course.”
“Someone to make sure you don’t foolishly wear yourself out for the sake of everyone else.”
Dimitri smiles foolishly, setting Felix on fire. “Uh huh.”
“Someone who will knock sense into you and make sure you remember you’re not just a prince or a king, but Dimitri.”
“You’re very good at that,” Dimitri teases before foolishly grabbing Felix’s face to kiss him. This time it isn’t chaste. This time Dimitri certainly ruins their makeup. But Felix doesn’t care if his face is going to be an embarrassing, shinny mess. Felix loves this silly fool of a man and he’s not afraid to show it.
Not anymore.
***
Sylvain Gautier set the chat name to Wedding Planning 💒💍😾🐗
Sylvain Gautier: I’m thinking we have Dorothea perform for maximum drama
Dedue Molinaro: ...
You: Who let you plan the wedding?
Sylvain Gautier: Felix, duh. I told him it’s all thanks to me that he and His Highness got together and as a thank you gift I’ve been named the official wedding planner.
Marianne Goneril: That sounds lovely.
Ashe Ubert: Shouldn’t Annette perform? After all, Felix is one of her biggest fans…
Annette Dominic: eek i think i would prefer to just be a guest
Sylvain Gautier: No, that's true. Felix gets extremely twitchy when he thinks someone isn’t appreciating Annette’s singing. This could really set off a riot.
Annette Dominic: 😱
Mercedes ❤️: Perhaps we shouldn’t encourage conditions for conflict on Dimitri and Felix’s wedding day?
Sylvain Gautier: You guys are no fun.
Hilda Goneril: no, we absolutely should. we should have dorothea and annette sing back to back, that way people compare them and felix goes ballistic.
You: …
Sylvain Gautier: FINALLY someone who gets it
Dedue Molinaro: Oh no.