Adrian Ivashkov

So how is it that he handles Spirit so much better than Lissa? How does he really feel for our Little Dhampir? Is he really a bad boy? Discuss our favorite boozed up, clove-ridden bad boy Moroi here!

I think that he actually likes Rose because of the scene in Shadow kiss where she goes to him for money before she leaves and he makes her promise to come back to him.

I get that feeling, too. That underneath the arrogance that he really does want her and not only just to take off her clothes.

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I wouldn't at all be surprised that the person that started the rumour about him and her getting together - the one that reached the Queen's ears - was himself! But I suppose we'll find that out in Blood Promise.

I just love him. Which is weird since I definitely want Rose to end up with Dimitri. But he's a hell of a character.

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And speaking of rumors, I loved that one where he's been disinherited cause he told his father he could never love anyone else but Rose. I also loved his reaction to the queen's rant: "I hope you defended our love!". He's really adorable.

Nevertheless, at the end of the day, Dimitri is the one and only badass god.

Oh, absolutely Rose should end up with Dimitri. But on the other hand...oops.

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On the other hand, I felt kinda sorry for Adrian. At the end of Shadow Kiss (or close to it), you could feel that Adrian really did want Rose. I do believe he sincerely wants a real shot at her.

Sadly for him, Rose belongs with Dimitri!!

I seriously love Adrian!
i'm so indecisive between Adrien and Dimitri though.
I'd for sure take either of them if they walked into my life =]

I'm still not sure if Adrian would be good for Rose. I mean, yeah, I get the vibe, that Adrian likes her as in REALLY likes her. But on the other hand...I dunno. There's something about Rose's relationship with him that doesn't work. Of course her being head over heels in love with Dimitri is a barrier to her loving Adrian. LOL!

But there is something else, I think. I don't know if their personalities mesh. That's lame, I know. But there is something that just doesn't gel for them being a couple.

I get what you are saying, I almost feel like they are both too...sarcastic with one another, too similar in that way to really mesh well together. I think they probably are better off with that whole "I don't really like you" flirting thing they've got going on...

Dimitri is like Rose on a different level (self-control and whatnot), but he is different enough that they sort of bring out the best in one another...opposites attract?
...only they aren't opposites, but they are. Hahah I am confusing myself.

i agree. adrian and rose are good for each other but they just dont work together. but of course we also have the fact that dimitri is now a strigoi so he cant really be involved with rose.

i still think that rose needs to be with dimitri. and if adrian needs a shoulder to cry on he could always use mine (= lol

Adrian only gets a shot at Rose if (a) Dmitri is truly not salvageable and (b) Adrian, like Christian's aunt, would be willing to toss convention aside and keep a Dhampir as a wife. I don't see Rose settling for side benefits.

yeah i know. but i think Adrian wont care that rose is a dhampir.

Also keep in mind Queen Tatiana's plans for Adrian and Lissa though...
Honestly I think those plans would never work out, however it could create a few barriers.

Which actually might tempt Rose to get together with Adrian, taking into consideration her rebellious nature and whatnot.
haha

yeah that would create some barriers but Lissa doesnt want adrian so rose would do whatever she could to help keep lissa nd christian together

Yeah, while she's there anyways.
My guess is she might be a tad busy finding Dimitri and all that fun stuff...
OR!
Maybe when Lissa made that whole big scene about Rose leaving her and being a bad friend and everything, mayyyybe she guilted Rose into NOT going after him.
Probably not, but it's possible...

Either way I think you're right, Adrian + Lissa + serious relationship = I don't think so...

Personally, I prefer Adrian. Rose and Dimitri can never have a life together or children. I never liked Dimitri, but Adrian I loved from the start. Rose can be Adrian's guardian, lover, wife, and he can give her children that she can actually be with. Unlike, Rose's mother who had to give Rose up so she can be a guardian.

Dimitri can only be her lover. He may or may not be able to give her children depending on if Strogai can do that.

Anyway, Rose and Adrian all the way. Dimitri was a sexual predator,lol, he was too old to be falling for Rose.

An interesting post I found on another forum:

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I think dmitri is a better match for her overall. he couldn't leave with tasha to have children and can't move on because he only saw rose, and he saw into her soul. adrian, while he might love her to some extent, is going to be fine while she's on her journey, or as fine as he can be anyways with his problems. as much as i like his character, i would have liked to have seen him try to kiss her or something. he sent her gifts at first when it was just a crush, but then he just resorted to comments. i wanted to see him kiss her, at least in her dreams. and be a little more forceful. because dmitri at least finally responded and was like screw it all i love you more than my own career or life. adrian is mostly fascinated with her i think. but also i kept thinking how hot it would be if he could visit her dreams and seduce her or something. but hopefully in the next book he will still communicate with her that way, and lissa will own up to her new confidence and will realise that rose had to do that. and rose can still know what's going on with lisa. actually, now i think about it, maybe mia could be good for adrian. anyways, i hope even if dmitri is a stroigi(spellings off im sure) that part of him still reaches out to rose through their bond, and because rose has that connection with the spirit world now... also, maybe we find out not all stroigi are evil. just like there is corruption in their government and damphirs aren't treated as equals, maybe we'll see something new about stroigi too. anyways, either way, as long as she gets with one or the other im cool.

It's true that Adrian never tried anything. Wonder how much of that was fear and how much respect.

that quote was wrong in one way. mia would sooo not be good for adrian. if mason hadnt died then i would say that she should be with him but since hes gone i think she should rly be with jesse

I am in the same boat as everyone else I really like Adrian but I just don't want him to be with Rose like that because her and Dimitri are totally made for each other.

On other notes I think this guy is so perfect to play Adrian this picture is just Adrian:
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_2yTlB3Ye0M0/SYsEl_D5-PI/AAAAAAAAEhM/Pz4GHH-F0Ok/s400/gaspard-ulliel-17.jpg

This is the same debate that Bella went through between Jacob and Edward. One made logical sense and one was driven solely by emotion.

Aw. I love Adrian too. I think he does seriously like her and its hurts that we all know she's in love with Dimitri. Don't get me wrong, I want Rose and Dimitri together but Adrian really is a sweetheart. I love his character. He's definitely lovable and if there wasn't Dimitri I would go for Adrian no doubt. He's kinda cocky sometimes but he's amazing. I hope there's something good for him in the end. Or I'll be very upset with Richelle Mead!

In response to the picture for Adrian.. I think Gaspard Ulliel could be a good one! Definitely. But there still might be someone better out.

DhampirLoveInterest wrote:

Aw. I love Adrian too. I think he does seriously like her and its hurts that we all know she's in love with Dimitri. Don't get me wrong, I want Rose and Dimitri together but Adrian really is a sweetheart. I love his character. He's definitely lovable and if there wasn't Dimitri I would go for Adrian no doubt. He's kinda cocky sometimes but he's amazing. I hope there's something good for him in the end. Or I'll be very upset with Richelle Mead!

In response to the picture for Adrian.. I think Gaspard Ulliel could be a good one! Definitely. But there still might be someone better out.

I agree, there is someone better...and I still say Gaspard would be better as Christian.

Now, meet my Adrian:

http://yfrog.com/83gsmithj

His name is Gregory Smith, and he's incredibly sexy, and a talented actor. You may remember him as a kid in Small Soldiers, Harriet the Spy, and Zenon: Girl of the 21st Century. And more recently, Everwood, the show WB NEVER SHOULD HAVE CANCELED.
But look at that smile. Those eyes. He screams sweet, sarcastic, spoiled, drunken Adrian. He may be oldish, but he's got such a youthful face.

It's funny, I used to be completely in love with Dimitri, but over time I have fallen in love with Adrian. There's just so much depth to him, and I love his mysterious nature ( I'm determined to figure him out hehe!) I would love to see him with Rose honestly, I think they would make a great couple. She has that passion with Dimitri, yes, but I can see that burning out. With Adrian, it would go deeper than the physical attraction.

In response to what Lil_Dhampir said:

I think Adrian is amazing.. And it would be so easy to fall for him, like you said. It's hard to choose. I really like him as a character but I don't think Rose is good for him because she's so infatuated with Dimitri, and I don't think she can come back from that.

Gaspard Ulliel can be anyone. xP. Before VA they wanted him as Edward Cullen too.

He cares for her . For real . Anybody can tell , after what he said to her at the end of SK .

I agree. And I assume you are a fan of his from your username?