SO SO CUTE the way you repurposed everything was just so perfect

1..how utterly in sync they are makes me want to fall in love but also throw something UGH
2. God early Andy truly was a mini and all the bad parts of Michael Scott wasnt he 😭
3. I was waiting for you to whip out Jim's prank on Andy and Pam that was AMAZING
4. "not like a date" oh dont threaten me with a good time AHAHAH but interesting she said that 👀👀👀 UGH i love Karen
5. I absolutely love how hopeful each ending has been

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1. The absolute flip on the return scene IM LOSING MY MIND THAT WAS TOO GOOD
2. Jimbo what exactly were you expecting her to say so soon and in front of the entire office 😭😭😭
3. But absolute great way to still keep the tension from s3 even in this au that was masterful
4. She brought the teapot too 🥺
5. Kinda ready to see Pam rip into him SORRY but omg im very frustrated
6. That ending was powerful and again i Love the water and nautical metaphors.

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I LOVE the metaphors actually, they work so well and omg michael i absolutely adore how youve written him 🥺

Okay, gimme some wine, because that's some good quality cheese.

This is definitely one of the best Pam-goes-to-Stamford stories out there.

HE GOT LARISSA TO BRING HER LUNCH FROM CUGINO'S WITH THE MEAL SHE HAD THE FIRST TIME THEY ATE THERE AND THE BREADSTICKS ROY WOULDN'T LET HER TRY.

SHE'S TRYING TO REMIND HERSELF WHY SHE SHOULDN'T KISS HIM.

That's it. That's the review.

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I absolutely love this chapter, top-to-bottom. The remix of the Andy prank is extremely well-timed, and the new stuff you're bringing in - Pam having realized he's the Dwight of Stamford and how much Jim would hate that, the way she presents the problem, the jelly beans, Jim trying to communicate to her through pranking, her revealing she remembers the kiss... it just all fits together so well and so naturally and it's so them!

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Andy *wanting* to be the Dwight of the Stamford office and not being able to is a very apt description of S3 Andy, poor guy.

I love the remixed Merge dialogue - although it's sort of wrenching to see it leave them in mostly the same place, even with Pam making a big swing.

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This is just so lovely. A perfect reimagining of season 3, with fancy new Beesly and the hesitation and fear of jumping back in and them finding their way back to other with out the horrible angst of Jim and Karen. Just the right amount of angst. I love the metaphors—so beautifully written! All in all this was just wonderful. Brb, off to binge everything you’ve written now!

Author's Response: Oh BT, thank you! Way to make my day. I’m glad you didn’t get too tired of all the metaphors - I was worried they were wearing a little (or a lot) thin by the end of this. 

Awww yeah. That's the cheese I was looking for. Thanks for sharing this story with us!

Author's Response: I’m glad you were looking for the cheese because I was worried it was a little too heavy on the cheese ;) Thanks for reading! 

Awwwww! Just awwwww!
*I'm sorry, I temporarily lose my ability to form a coherent sentence. It's the sort of fluff that makes me grin like an idiot, and I like it.*
Pam's apartment! Michael being Michael! Dwight missing Jim! Friendly Karen in Scranton! That's lovely icing on the top of the lovely story! Thank you so much for this fantastic journey!
*Sorry for the number of the exclamation marks, but I'm really excited.*

Author's Response: I was worried it was a bit too heavy on the fluff, so I’m glad to hear it was bearable. I very much appreciate all the exclamation marks! 

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I loved all the little details of Pam's apartment. Especially good was that now after her time in Stamford and talking to Jim again she realizes just how much it all means. At the start of this story I'm sure she was in a different head space. Yes her space is hers, but now, with a new outlook, she's realized just how much she has changed for the better. I get the feeling she's wrapping herself in that feeling like a warm thick blanket. Lovely imagery to read.

Micheal was great. He's there in his over blustery way. Very much in character for him. I liked that Pam just calmly goes along with him. She's happy so she can be patient and kind with him in this regard. Likewise after her call with Jim, there's a peace about her that's just wonderful to imagine.

I do like that Jim is a little nervous about his return. However his humor, with the canon line, and Pam's reaction to him allay any fears at once. That's the Merger reaction we would have loved to have seen in cannon, so bravo for bringing that to light.

Yes, the storm is past and the seas are calm. There may be more in their future, for who knows what life has in store. However now that they've found each other, they have a partner at the helm. Regardless of if they're in harbor or set out to see, they're right there by each other's side at the helm.

This story has been wonderful throughout. It's been a joy to read and follow. Very well done. Thanks for sharing it.

Fortes Fortuna Adiuvat

Author's Response: Thanks, as always, Warrior!