don’t sass your wife, oliver.
“I Wrote Your Name in My Heart,” story notes
I posted a tiny update to IWYNIMH: a small series of notes I'd meant to publish with the epilogue but forgot.
These are the notes I had to help myself keep track of the various ways Oliver says Felicity's name. Every variation of "Felicity" has a unique tone and is used to express something different, and this was how I kept it all straight in my head. The punctuation, italics, and capital letters were all used very deliberately so that every way Oliver said Felicity's name could be read differently, and thus SOUND different in the reader's head. I didn't necessarily expect everyone to pick up on this, much less to pick up on all of the nuances, but I knew it was something I had to do regardless.
You can check it out on AO3 if you want, but I’ll also post the screenshots below since it’s pretty short.
“Nice bouquet.” “Ahh, yes. I kind of caught it.” — 3.17 “Please raise a glass to true love. Oliver and Felicity.” — 6.09
Felicity, I want you to know that whatever experiences you had to go through, I’m glad that you did. They shaped the person you are today. And you know how I feel about her. (insp.)
"You're the one."
Holy crap a SPUFFY quote!! My god it's been AGES since I've thought of that ship. It works so well here, too.😍
‘Nothing matters except that I love you’
Oliver and Felicity hugging
I made a promise to that guy in there, I will always come back.
Mr. Queen, see probation, and you’re free to go.