Blaine Van Dyck

**Blaine Van Dyck** is Lily’s ex-boyfriend, a slimy businessman type who cheated on her with his secretary.

## Appearance

Blaine has a muscular build, blue eyes, blonde hair, light skin, and no facial hair. He usually wears an orchid-colored blazer with a white V-neck t-shirt underneath and pants.

Later on, Blaine's appearance changes due to him losing his job and money. On Day 18 Blaine wears a white long sleeve shirt with rolled up sleeves and purple pants rolled up to his ankles. Around his neck is a necklace and he appears to now have a stubble. Lastly his hair has been styled differently giving him a more "free" and "relaxed" look.

## Personality

Blaine comes off as snooty and selfish during the first half of Lily's story. After he loses his job and money, he becomes more humble and starts working at the hospital.

## Relationships

#### Lily Roberts

Blaine and Lily used to be in a long-term relationship until they broke up. During Lily's first days at the estate, Blaine makes multiple attempts to persuade her to come back to the city with him. On Day 10, Lily discovers she is in a financial bind due to the costly repairs of the estate. Against her will, she calls Blaine for help however he hangs up on her stating he is "sad". Blaine visits Lily on Day 17 informing her of the drastic changes that took place in his life since she sent him away. When he returns on Day 20, Blaine tells Lily he invested his money into a ponzi scheme that involved insider trading and when the company found out he was let go. On the following day, Blaine uses the fight Lily had with Regina as an opportunity and offers to help with the repairs. Lily later confronts him when she discovers his kindness was a ruse and kicks him out. When Blaine returns on Day 30 for the party, he thanks Lily for allowing him to stay at the estate.

#### Regina Jones

Blaine appears to be obvlious to the fact Regina is not fond of him due to his treatment of Lily. While Lily and Regina are working on the mill, Blaine interrupts causing Regina to go off on Lily since she did not tell her about him staying at the estate.

#### Rachel Kawakami

When Rachel arrives at the estate on Day 20 she meets Blaine who introduces himself as Lily's future husband. After Lily formally introduces him Rachel tells Blaine she is decorating a children's hospital and his work would be perfect for the lobby.

#### Larry

Larry stole Blaine's car when it was revealed he was lying about being related to the family. On Day 21 he returns and it is revealed he, Blaine, and Mr. Rich are scheming to take advantage of Lily. Blaine urges Larry to leave before Lily finds out, however, she heard the entire conversation from the balcony.

## Trivia

* When Blaine arrives at the LaRosa estate on Day 4, he drives an orange sports car that resembles a Lamborghini Aventador Coupè.
* Blaine and Lily first met in college.
* Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III: Turtles in Time appears to be one of his favorite movies.
* On Day 30, Blaine has found a new job working as a clown at the children's hospital.
* Blaine makes a cameo appearance in Penny & Flo: Finding Home.

## References

1. https://www.facebook.com/lilysgardengame/posts/its-been-a-while-since-weve-talked-about-the-game-personalities-so-let-us-introd/2367052983342533/