#i've only heard stories from people who have met actual irl oli

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Jen, speaking of Time Passed, I really love time passed Oli. What are your thoughts on Oli’s role in Louis’ life like irl? It’s so fascinating to me how he’s literally always there with Louis. Like when we look back to 2016 and all the pap walks with the baby carrying a babycarrier or stroller around or exchanging in a public parking lot, Oli was ALWAYS there. And even back in 1D days like whenever Elounor was out together we’d often see Oli along with them as well and he was a permanent fixture as well during Party Boy Louis Era. I know this is purely speculation, but what do you think their dynamics are like? Like do you think Louis asked him to be his right hand arm man? Personal assistant? I’d like to hear your thoughts, Oli is one of the most fascinating characters of the 1DCU imo.

HE TRULY IS! And if you don't already follow @oliwrightofficial, you should, god bless Oliver Wright (and his UA mod). My thoughts are that Oli has many functions: he's a steady reminder of non-famous life, he doesn't seem to be out there using his access to Louis to get anything more than drugs and ladies (and seems pretty anti-bullshit accordingly), he gives Louis something to focus on (because my lord, can Oli fuck shit up), he keeps an eye on Louis if he's going off the rails (that last one's my own personal projection), he keeps the cigs/drugs/booze/party flowing, he looks out for Louis in a way people he's met from age 18 onward probably don't, can't, or won't. Idk if he does other PA stuff, all those admin types of errands, but whatever that specific employee role is, the more nebulous "we're mates" role seems mighty important (you can always pay someone to pick up your drycleaning, it's a lot harder to find someone who will pick you up off the floor when shit gets real (bad)).