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Thursday, August 14th
By Jesse Flynn.
Interviews, Because why not?
Goodeveningladiesandgentlemenboysandgirls! My name is Jesse Flynn and– wait. You already know that, right. Anyway, sorry for the long hiatus, but I was so busy trying to give you the best images of the Selection and to find out all the tea that I forgot to update you here! So, anyway… I've had some comments on social media, and on this blog that you guys didn't know the girls well enough! Someone even said that the top three people's choice a couple of weeks ago had only been that result because those girls were famous before the selection or because they had more screen time with the princes…
True! 110% true.
Also, since our favorite princes have just finished their last "First Dates," I think it's time for something new…
That's why I have decided to interview some of the girls in the next few weeks and articles so you may be able to know them a little better! And I'd like to start with the first three girls who had a date with the princes, which was a looong time ago, back in the beginning of July: Ivy, Dyani, and Roni.
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Ivy Kotzias, 22, Sonage:
Jesse: Why did you sign up for the Selection?
Ivy: Frankly? My parents kind of pushed me into it. I honestly didn't think I'd be selected, and I thought I had nothing to lose if I didn't get in.
Jesse: Were you happy about being Selected?
Ivy: I was surprised, that's for sure. But all in all, I'm really happy to be here, because I got to meet some new friends. I'm not a friendly person, so that's a big thing for me! *laughing*
Jesse: And how did you feel about finding out you were on only one list? Were you happy or not?
Ivy: *shrugging* At least I was on a list, right? Because if not, I wouldn't be talking with you right now!
Jesse: True… how do you feel about your date with Nate?
Ivy: It was fun, but I honestly can't see anything romantic between us. Between you and me, he's totally not my type, anyway. Oh, and also, I don't know why he tried to challenge me on a soccer duel. Didn't he know he was going to lose either way? I'm a pro. He's not.
Jesse: Can you give me two strengths and two weaknesses?
Ivy: I'm confident and good with sports, and as for weaknesses… as I said, I'm not friendly, and people say I have a sailor's mouth. But have you ever heard me swear? Not here.
Jesse: What's your favorite dessert?
Ivy: Oh, that's easy: Loukoumadies. It's a sort of Greek donut.
Jesse: What's your favorite color?
Ivy: Orange and yellow.
Jesse: Can you give me a random fact about you?
Ivy: I can drive motorcycles! But you better not be on the road at the same time as me, because I'm not the best driver there is… I mean, if you want to live, that is…
Jesse: Can you describe yourself with three words starting with the same letter?
Ivy: Cocky, Confident, and Charismatic.
Jesse: And finally, on a scale from 1 to 10, how much do you love Doug?
Ivy: a 2. I'm sorry but I really don't like dogs.
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Dyani Tsosie, 22, Zuni:
Jesse: So, Dyani, why did you sign up for the Selection?
Dyani: Do you want me to say 'for love'?
Jesse: If that's the real reason, then yes?
Dyani: It's… not really the reason. *pause* I guess I wanted a change of scenery, mostly because I hate my job as a groundskeeper. But also because I knew the money would help quite a bit. Though yes, I guess love is still one of the reasons I signed up. It is a competition for love, after all, right?
Jesse: Yes, it is! And were you happy about being Selected?
Dyani: Yes! It was the first time I was leaving Zuni, so I was really excited to travel and to meet new people, including the three princes.
Jesse: And about finding out you were on two lists?
Dyani: It was quite the surprise, trust me… I really didn't expect to be on one list, let alone two!
Jesse: How do you feel about your first date with Valerian?
Dyani: To be completely honest, being the first to go on a date with Prince Val was completely unexpected. But I think it went quite well, at least on my part! He's such a sweet man and he's always making sure everyone is well and happy. If he wasn't participating in the Selection, I'd ship him with happiness. Because he deserves it.
Jesse: Can you give me two strengths and two weaknesses?
Dyani: I'm very organized; like I organize everything by color because I like it when things are aesthetically pleasing. And I like to think of myself as being compassionate, as well. On the other hand, I know I am sometimes absentminded and over-imaginative, which makes me lose myself in my own thoughts when people are talking to me. Sorry if I zoned out when you were talking to me! *laughing*
Jesse: What's your favorite dessert?
Dyani: Blueberry Lemon Crumb Bars, if I really had to choose one, because I am a sweet tooth!
Jesse: What's your favorite color?
Dyani: Ooh! That's easy: Navy blue.
Jesse: Can you tell me a random fact about you?
Dyani: this is silly, but when I was a child, I always wanted to be an astronaut! Oh, and I'm allergic to avocados…
Jesse: Can you describe yourself with three words starting with the same letter?
Dyani: I'm Scripturient, a bit Shy, but I'm Sincere.
Jesse: And finally, on a scale from 1 to 10, how much do you love Doug?
Dyani: I'd say a 9! I love him with all my heart! But I can't say 10, because I don't know him as if he were mine, you know?
Veronica Flores, 23, Kent:
Jesse: Why did you sign up for the Selection?
Veronica: I guess my sister kind of encouraged me. She said I was a hopeless romantic, and that it could make me live my dream? But honestly, sometimes I still wonder what got into me to put my name in…
Jesse: Were you happy about being Selected?
Veronica: Yeah, kind of. I had never been apart from my sister like this, and this would be the first time we'd be doing something different. It's weird.
Jesse: And did it help that you were on three lists?
Veronica: Now, that was the biggest surprise! Never in my life would I have imagined that. Though my romantic side was super happy about it…
Jesse: How do you feel about your first date with Silas? How did it go?
Veronica: Oh my god. It was the best date I had ever gone on… Don't tell my ex-boyfriends, though. But Silas is really a kind and quiet man, I'm glad he has a dog so he has to keep up with him! *laughs*
Jesse: Can you give me two strengths and two weaknesses?
Veronica: I'm pretty observant and when my mind is made up, you can't change it. But I'm also quite impulsive and I sometimes tend to bite off more than I can chew… unfortunately…
Jesse: What's your favorite dessert?
Veronica: Warm chocolate-filled cupcake. I could go days with only that and never tire of them.
Jesse: What's your favorite color?
Veronica: Red, like my hair. So more of an auburn color?
Jesse: Give me one random fact about you.
Veronica: When we were kids, me and my sister adopted a street dog and we named her Vicky. She ran away but then she came back a few times with her puppies! They were the cutest thing ever.
Jesse: Can you describe yourself with three words starting with the same letter?
Veronica: I'm Spunky, Scintillating, and a Storyteller! I love to imagine stories in my drawings and all…
Jesse: And finally, on a scale from 1 to 10, how much do you love Doug?
Veronica. Eleven? *laughing* I mean, you keep teasing me about the fact that I love Doug more than the princes themselves… you're not wrong, but what can I do, right?
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And there you have it, Ladiesandgentlemenboysandgirls! The three first ladies! I hope I'll be able to interview them all before they get eliminated… Anyways! Have a nice week! Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe!
Hi again! here's the article I promised you ;)
I hope you enjoyed it! as Jesse said, the next articles will all have 2 or 3 interviews. I went ahead with these three, but if you're interested in answering for you girls, I'm totally opened to it (let me know through DMs or Discord)! If not, it's fine, I can totally work with the form and what's on it ;)
See you next Wednesday! ;)
