I find it interesting how Grigoriy R (2014 miniseries) and the 2011 Rasputin movie characterize the Felix/Dmitri dynamic differently. Aside from it just being more explicit in the miniseries whereas in the movie it seems to be almost like a “past” affair that has settled back into a close friendship, it’s also kinda different in who has the upper hand in the relationship, so to speak.
Like, in the miniseries, Felix is clearly in charge of things. He teases Dmitri, including about their relationship, and seems very comfortable with where they are and where he stands in this dynamic (though still being very much affectionate and protective). But then in the 2011 movie I kinda get the sense that Felix is more desperate for that relationship and Dmitri is…somewhat less invested? Just like…Felix asks him to go to that party with him and he sounds actually kinda really hopeful and Dmitri says “no.” And then also at the end, after Dmitri shoots Rasputin, he walks over and gives Felix a hug (who desperately needs one going by his face) and Felix just like…clings to him. And Dmitri pulls away first (and touches Felix’s face and Felix leans into that too). I just feel like these two canons have a somewhat different read on this relationship and, as a shipper, that’s the kinda shit I find interesting. Clearly xD
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