User blog comment:Mroddy/Let's Talk: The Cast of Eclipse/@comment-5424252-20180827010638/@comment-3350823-20180829034052

Alright, took me too long to start typing this and I should reply to others first, but I'm very excited to talk about Fleur. I've tried to type this a couple times now, but it's hard to express why I love Fleur. I mean, everybody does! She was the first one announced back for a reason?

I guess Fleur is just kind of a character I feel has some many qualities that instantly appeal. Like she's cute, sweet, but also very fun. She's not like kind but boring the way kind characters can be. She is a little ditzy, and has the cute mangled language quirk. But she's also very enthusiastic about what she cares about. Characters who want to have fun are fun.

Also she's foreign. I feel like we just tend to like foreign characters. And who doesn't love France? She just has a lot that I think most people would find appealing.

But you touched on the two reasons I love Fleur even more. One as you said is that she's kind of the center of the Hotties. She has some story importance and impact on characters. Her and Viola's friendship is precious, but I also love the little moments where she tries to bond with Hannah.

The second is when she faked injuring her leg. It felt very unexpected to come from Fleur...but that made it better. It's hard to describe what about that moment just worked so well. But I'll try to explain. I think it makes her stand out from similar 'sweet girls' in ways that she already does. I feel like it revealed that Fleur had a kind of agency of her own in a way. There was more to her. She wasn't overly nice to being a doorstop and she had an agenda and her own goals. Idk if that's accurate or even made sense, but she just seemed more than she appeared.

I think one of the tricky things with Fleur now with her ascended spotlight, is that we see more of her opinion or own thoughts. They were kind of kept hidden, partially to make it unclear if she would return Viola's feelings.

I'm not sure if I want Hannah to return, but I do admit I'd love more Hannah and Fleur moments. Personally, I wouldn't be interested in Hannah being too jealous of Fleur that she acts as an antagonist. Hannah is crazy, but I think she's gained a little self-awareness. I think I could see Hannah admitting to being jealous of Fleur, but feeling like a terrible person (and still believing she's the worst) because of it. If she told Fleur, I'm sure Fleur would say Hannah is a great leader, funny, etc. and even offer to do a makeover xD

This is my overly optimistic self, but I'd love it if Fleur and Hannah had a bond. Like Hannah still feels a little bad about how Fleur went home, especially with Hannah as captain, so she's a bit protective of Fleur and loyal. Fleur loves that her silly, pretty friend is back. She might volunteer Hannah for challenges as her old captain, which Hannah does not want xD

But at the same time, Fleur also will not take shade thrown at her Hottie bestie. If one of the Frozen girls or Vishal tries to bring up her past, Fleur will not tolerate it and will respond. So in a way, Fleur's ironically protective of her. Idk if that's realistic of their relationship, but I think that's just so cute. Fleur did say she thinks Hannah is pretty, so I think she's someone who could give Hannah support.

As for how Hannah might respond to Britt and Fleur, I think Hannah could try to play matchmaker. She might respond with similar jealously to above, but decides to give Fleur tips (cue her references to dating sims). If Fleur and Britt isn't meant to be, I could see Fleur deciding she doesn't want to hurt her friend by dating the exe she may have feelings for.

However, I think I could really get behind the idea of a Fleur/Britt ship. Britt is a sweet guy who likes to make friends and have fun too, so Fleur might bring that fun he has lost with his recent hardships.

But what about Fleur's story herself? I feel like she is someone who does enjoy the experience and likes to have fun. That doesn't mean she doesn't want to win, but she's not going to not have or try to bond. I think she'll enjoy the team dynamics; not that she wouldn't mind some cute boys, but she definitely enjoys bonding with her female teammates and I think wants some female friends (i.e. her bigger interest in team bonding and in befriending Viola and Hannah).

Fleur is also someone who has unexpected friendships. Like Viola and Hannah aren't people you'd think she'd want to be friends with, but she was drawn to them. So I could see her forming similar friendships with more unusual teammates.

She's also someone that I could see playing the middle in the likely Frozen v. Tides girl wars. She may lean closer to the Tides side, but unless Hannah is with them then they aren't her former teammates (and even then, which side is Hannah with). I could see both sides liking the girl and she'll try to focus on team bonding than fighting until she does have to pick a side. Maybe she'll do makeovers or a fashion show for fun.

I can also see her being more mischievous. Maybe some playful pranking to the boys. I mean if she could lie about her leg, why not? Maybe she wants to try and interact with the others more, get closer with 'canadians' and try to not let her language barrier hold her back.

I certainly think she's a character others might underestimate, but will be shocked when she uses strategy or beats them at a challenge. All with a smile on her face :3

Overall, I have no idea what the future holds for Fleur. But I'm looking forward to it! I love her and can't wait to see how she approaches the show and others. She's a wildcard and I feel like maybe she knows it? Whatever case, she's great so I think I'll be happy no matter what happens!