Fabien LaRouche

“Breathe in through the nose, and out through the mouth. Feel all that toxicity leave your body.” – Fabien LaRouche

Fabien LaRouche is a minor character in Grand Theft Auto V. He is the yoga instructor of Amanda De Santa, Michael’s wife, and plays a small but memorable role in the dynamic between Michael and Amanda. Fabien is depicted as a stereotypical self-absorbed, spiritual guru, often coming off as pretentious and flirtatious.

Background

Fabien LaRouche is introduced in Grand Theft Auto V as Amanda De Santa’s personal yoga instructor. He is an eccentric character who emphasizes the spiritual aspects of yoga but does so in a way that annoys Michael. His flirtatious nature and close relationship with Amanda are a source of tension between Amanda and Michael, culminating in several humorous and confrontational moments.

Relationship with Amanda De Santa

Fabien’s relationship with Amanda is strictly professional, but his flirtatious behavior and the physical closeness of yoga sessions lead to jealousy from Michael. This results in some comic confrontations, with Fabien serving as a symbol of the new-age, spiritual lifestyle that Amanda seems to embrace, much to Michael’s frustration.

Confrontation with Michael

One of the more memorable moments involving Fabien occurs during a mission where Michael attempts to do yoga with Amanda and Fabien. Things quickly escalate, leading to an altercation where Michael attacks Fabien. This confrontation exemplifies Michael’s jealousy and frustration with his strained marriage and Fabien’s seemingly inappropriate behavior.

Fabien is portrayed as a stereotypical self-absorbed yoga instructor, more concerned with his own appearance and spiritual superiority than the well-being of his clients. His interactions with Michael are often condescending, and his flirtatious nature makes him a polarizing figure in the De Santa household. Despite this, Fabien remains calm and collected, projecting the zen-like persona typical of many “guru” Characters.

• Fabien plays a major role in the yoga mission in GTA V, where players control Michael in a yoga mini-game that comically portrays his frustration.
• His flamboyant and pretentious personality is a stark contrast to Michael’s rough and straightforward demeanor.
• Fabien’s influence over Amanda is one of the key factors leading to the tension in Michael and Amanda’s relationship during the story.
• He is one of the few Characters in the game who remains relatively calm, even in tense or confrontational situations.
• The mission where Michael confronts Fabien is one of the more humorous moments in GTA V’s storyline.

• Grand Theft Auto V (2013)