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| “ | Did someone say yoga? | „ |
| ~ Fabien's catchphrase. |
Fabien LaRouche is a minor antagonist of the 2013 action video game Grand Theft Auto V, serving as one of the two secondary antagonist (alongside with Lazlow Jones) of Michael's story.
He was the French private yoga instructor to many women, including Michael De Santa's wife Amanda. During the main events of the game, Amanda ended to have an affair with him and moved in with Fabien, however, she returns with Michael after Fabien abused her and realised that Michael was her man.
He was voiced by Michael Giese.
Biography[]
Background[]
According to his website in game, Fabien grew up in a small town in France. In 1999, he moved to the United States, in the city of San Fierro, state of San Andreas, where he "knew he'd fit in". But he was later charged for many crimes, that, however, were never proven, so he decided to move in Los Santos. Fabien often suffered through personal crises and poor decisions, but he managed to save himself by starting doing yoga in 2002. At the beginning of 2009, he learned various different yoga techniques.
Events of GTA V[]
In 2013, Fabien LaRouche serves as Amanda De Santa's yoga instructor. Michael, Amanda's husband, disapproves of Fabien's provocative teaching style, although Amanda insists Fabien is just a "close friend".
Amidst an argument between Amanda and Michael, Fabien attempts to mediate, but Michael dismisses him. When Trevor Philips, Michael's old friend, arrives, he questions Fabien, who introduces himself awkwardly, leading to Trevor disapprovingly scrutinizing him.
In a subsequent argument, Fabien invites Michael to join their yoga session against Amanda's objections. The session turns sour when Fabien attempts a suggestive yoga pose on Amanda, provoking Michael to charge at him. Fabien sidesteps, causing Michael to fall into the pool. Frustrated with Michael's anger, Amanda moves out with her children, Jimmy and Tracey, and resides with Fabien.
Living with Fabien, Amanda, Jimmy, and Tracey share LifeInvader updates. Initially, Amanda praises Fabien for appreciating her inner and outer beauty, in contrast to Michael's neglect. Over time, Fabien's behavior starts to bother Amanda, while both Jimmy and Tracey consistently find him extremely annoying.
In a bid to reconcile the family, Jimmy informs Michael that Amanda and Fabien are at a nearby Bean Machine. Michael, accompanied by Jimmy, attempts a civil resolution, but Fabien insults them. Having enough of his behavior, Amanda urges Michael to confront Fabien, leading to a physical altercation. Afterward, Amanda and Michael decide to mend their marriage and family. Amanda leaves with Fabien to drop him somewhere, and Michael, with Jimmy, heads to collect Tracey. Fabien is not seen again, but he posts on Bleeter following the incident, stating that he’s done with teaching women and dealing with their husbands.
Personality[]
Fabien's yoga teachings are sexually oriented, evident from his website and a suggestive rule about palming. Michael, angered by this and Amanda's past affairs, associates the sessions with adultery. Amanda and Jimmy assert Fabien's fixation on anal sex, while Tracey claims he tried to seduce her. As Fabien's behavior negatively impacts Michael's family, Michael and Jimmy intervene, leading to the end of Fabien and Amanda's courtship.
Trivia[]
- In the game, the PsychicShoutout webpage suggests that Fabien, among others, may have slept with Amanda.
- Fabien's shirt features the Chinese character "和," symbolizing harmony.
