❝in nineteenth century russia, we write letters.❞ to everyone except for anatole, it is very obvious that dolokhov is in love with his best friend. after anatole left for petersburg after the failed abduction, dolokhov was devastated. dolokhov didn't know how to deal with his feelings, but then started to write letters to anatole but never send them. these would get his emotions out, right? however, his good friend couldn't stand to see him sad all the time. ❝we put down in writing what is happening in our minds.❞ headcanon: sonya is good friends with dolokhov. ships: natasha/andrei, dolokhov/anatole, (implied) hélène/pierre