1 [Report This]Date: February 05, 2020 09:23 am Title: Chapter 7
Yay! Update! And the amazing one!
I love that despite all the insecurities, they can talk about themselves. And even though I would be delighted with the happy kiss, I like and appreciate Pam's concern about this whole dating thing. My fingers are still crossed :)
P.S. I've read a pretty angsty fic earlier, and your story increased my mood very much!
Author's Response: I’m so glad you’re happy to see an update! You’ll have to tell me which angsty fic - sometimes I’m just in the mood for some good angst!
Date: February 05, 2020 09:22 am Title: Chapter 7
Okay so a lot going on here really. I like how Pam is finding her footing more and more. It's giving her the courage to talk about things she would have avoided in the past as well as start to explore new horizons with Jim. That whole, "I need to find out who Pam is without anyone else" deal you got going on Pam? You're well on your way. From where I'm sitting it seems like she's not even aware she's well down that path, which is also somewhat fitting for her character. Lovely writing to bring that about.
Then there's Jim. Yes the storm has passed, but he's still bobbing on the waves. Maybe it's more the eye wall of the hurricane is past him. There are still big wind and waves that are tossing him about. However the wind and waves aren't a strong or intense as before, and they're getting calmer with each moment. See him pulling pranks and rolling his sleeves up again.
However there's also something new in Jim's spyglass as he looks across the horizon. A lighthouse in the form of Pam. She's there shining brightly, calling to him, not only alerting him of the dangers of rocks along the shore, but also guiding him to safe harbor. He's still a ways out to sea, but there's a light calling him home at last. With a strong beacon blazing across the waves, there's a sure course to set at long last.
Also loved that Jim brought Cugino's and they're playing pranks. Very cute moments that were a lot of fun to read.
Author's Response: You’re onto me, Warrior. That whole thing you wrote about Pam being further along in figuring out who she is then she realizes? That’s going to be something she starts to recognize in a not too distant chapter...
Date: February 05, 2020 07:15 am Title: Chapter 7
Yes hi. Hello. It’s me. I love this story so much and this chapter is perfect and I’ll have real, helpful words to say about it later when I’m not “working” but I loved this update a lot and Pam has to remind herself not kiss Jim and it’s fine. I’m fine.
Author's Response: Hi, it’s you! I’m starting to become concerned that you’ve been at work for a very, very long time...
1 [Report This]Date: February 05, 2020 05:19 am Title: Chapter 7
Such a sweet addition. I like how it's all coming together.
Author's Response: Thanks Beth! Nice to hear you’re enjoying it.
Date: February 05, 2020 03:54 am Title: Chapter 7
Now that was just mean, lol. Great writing, keeping us in suspense like that. Can't wait for more!
Author's Response: Thanks Donnamour! More to come very soon...
Date: February 04, 2020 01:37 pm Title: Chapter 1
I didn't mean it that way, lol, about your metaphor. But I could see how you can have thought that. haha
Author's Response: I know you didn’t! I had a giggle regardless though...
1 [Report This]Date: January 29, 2020 05:57 am Title: Chapter 6
Wonderful use of the best version of Karen. Generally I'm loving this (mixed metaphors especially) but the Karen here is great.
Author's Response: The best version of Karen is not always what we see on screen, so it’s nice to hear she’s believable here...
Date: January 29, 2020 05:51 am Title: Chapter 5
Oh that's a nice use of both show prank and the Pam/Karen friendship. I'm hopeful of what they could make of this with just a touch of non-idiocy. No promises though, huh? ;)
Author's Response: There’s never any promises... that said, I’m all for HEA in fic!
1 [Report This]Date: January 29, 2020 05:45 am Title: Chapter 4
Ok I'm totally here for Pam and Karen being friends and Pam doing the Herr's thing. But man Jim, isn't moving to Stamford enough of a hint?
Author's Response:
You would think. That’s why I couldn’t drag it out more than like 2 days in Stamford before Jim figured some things out...
1 [Report This]Date: January 29, 2020 03:13 am Title: Chapter 3
Aww man the S3 angst. Hoping that being in Stamford will help them through it ( plus Jim not dating Karen) but it feels so real.
Author's Response: It’s nice to hear it feels real, even though angst is never really what I’m going for...
1 [Report This]Date: January 29, 2020 03:09 am Title: Chapter 2
I love the invention of Socks. The rest of this chapter is great (Pam/Michael and Jim/Karen/Josh especially) but the line tarantula line just killed.
Author's Response: I’m glad that line landed! I can’t remember if I ever mentioned what Socks is exactly... That might have to come up at some point...
1 [Report This]Date: January 29, 2020 03:06 am Title: Chapter 1
I love this. Especially Jim as the Dwight of Stamford/the Pam (really the Ryan). Love the inner monologues and the moving up of Gil/Oscar. Good work!
Author's Response: Thanks Comfect!
1 [Report This]Date: January 28, 2020 08:57 pm Title: Chapter 6
This is so great. Looking forward to the update.
Author's Response: Thanks Sprinkles! The update will come... someday...
Date: January 27, 2020 08:40 pm Title: Chapter 1
Ahhhhhh!!! Fantastic update! The pinky on the hand... So.Much.Swooning.
I hope the next update comes soon! I love it!
Author's Response: Thanks! Hopefully it won’t take me as long as last time to get the update up!
1 [Report This]Date: January 27, 2020 12:58 pm Title: Chapter 6
YAY! You updated this! I've been waiting!
I got lost in the dialogue and storyline- so good! I'm glad that they are taking it slow, but maybe, not really taking it slow.... I've enjoyed the continuation of the sea metaphors woven through this chapter as well. I also like that her friendship with Karen is continuing.
As far as I'm concerned, you can add as many chapters as you like. I will be sad to see it end!
Author's Response: Thanks so much! It’s so lovely to hear you’ve been enjoying this.
Date: January 26, 2020 09:18 am Title: Chapter 6
Great chapter! You certainly know how to extend a metaphor. Looking forward to more.
Author's Response: Thanks Donnamour! That’s a polite way to say drag something out - it made me chuckle.
1 [Report This]Date: January 26, 2020 01:35 am Title: Chapter 6
I read this chapter with a big smile on my face. It's fantastic! I like the sea metaphors for their relationships, and how they finally reached the land. And I like how third persons made the points (especially Karen; God, I love this Karen!). And... well, I probably like everything about this chapter! My fingers are crossed for the update :)
Author's Response: Haha, I’m glad you like this Karen! That can be a hard thing to pull off. Don’t cross your fingers too hard for the update, it might take a while...
1 [Report This]Date: January 26, 2020 01:35 am Title: Chapter 6
Ok, so how to write in nautical themes for this review that you haven't made yet? Hmm, might as well just plunge right in.
So, yeah this was just all sorts of wonderful. Their conversation at lunch was very refreshing. I see the Office Ladies influence there with everything going through Pam's mind in the parking lot of Chili's. Nicely done. I love how you have them talking so openly about some of those events. Building up the courage to ply through the bigger waves of other events. And low and behold they're both still on an even keel. They've both found out that trusting each other with their actual thoughts is proving more than enough to deal with the swirling currents of their past and they can sail through, not exactly with ease, but at least with purpose.
Great build up throughout the rest of the chapter. Good on Pam to say she needs to figure out who she is for herself before getting into more than a friendship with Jim. Also good on her to know that it wont take long. Especially now that she's sand under her feet as you so eloquently put it.
So Pam's ashore and reaching out to him. Lovely image there. Can't wait to see Jim follow suit as they make safe harbor after all the storms they've had to endure. Great update.
Author's Response: I like that you’re keeping with the nautical theme in your review, Warrior. I appreciate the dedication to the theme!
Date: December 17, 2019 07:25 pm Title: Chapter 5
I'm still enjoying this story very much, especially your heartbreaking characterization of Jim.
Author's Response: Thanks Donnamour! I’m hoping to have an update out someday, it’s proving to be a busy time of year at the moment though.
1 [Report This]Date: December 13, 2019 02:41 am Title: Chapter 5
I love the way the story is going! Can't wait to see their talk (they are going to talk, aren't they?).
And the line “As friends,” she clarifies. “Not like a date.” - I'm just screaming there. That's very cute.
Author's Response: Oh, they’re definitely going to talk! I’m glad you liked it...
1 [Report This]Date: December 10, 2019 04:03 pm Title: Chapter 5
The banter is so good. Very in character. Excited for the next installment.
Author's Response: Thanks Sprinkles! I’m glad to hear that you enjoyed it.
1 [Report This]Date: December 10, 2019 11:49 am Title: Chapter 5
I'm relatively new here and have been following this story from the start. I've really enjoyed the "Pam in Stamford" setting!
I couldn't help grinning through this entire chapter... I love how patient Pam is being with Jim's guarded behavior and how slowly and softly you have them coming back towards each other here.
It's also nice to be able to enjoy Karen here, though I've been secretly worried she'll somehow slide in and derail Jim!
And Andy and pig Latin? Perfect! Nice to have that in the middle of this chapter to give pause to Jim and Pam's sweet and cautious interactions. Can't wait for the next chapter!
Author's Response: Thanks for the review! I had a little bit more fun with chapter, I feel is if they’re returning to themselves a little bit more. I’m glad to see that translated well. I have no plans to use Karen for evil in this particular story...
1 [Report This]Date: December 10, 2019 02:03 am Title: Chapter 5
Oooohh I like this chapter. Like, a lot. Jim may think himself still anchored, but there's a lot more slack in that line. I think he's finding the water's aren't nearly as rough as he thought they were, thus he doesn't need so tight of a lifeline. There's life in his sails again and perhaps the first yearnings to chart a new course that once again leads to her. He's starting to behave like himself again and it's all thanks to Pam.
Speaking of Pam, her plan to just be the warm loving person he fell in love with looks to be working great for both of them. I also really liked that she's learned from the mistakes of Casino Night here. That after a big thing like his kiss or her showing up, there needs or should have been some time to process everything. Jim didn't give her or him that time and now he's in Stamford. She IS giving them that time and they're moving closer together. Great way to bring that out.
I loved that she put out the jelly beans full of his favorites. Yes, she's here for him and there he goes getting sucked back in as if she's an inescapable whirlpool. Which let's face it, she is for Jim. So yes, she's cleared the rip tide. Wonderful to see, but it also looks like she's creating her own current as well. One that is pulling and straining at that anchor line holding onto Jim. Hopefully it won't be long before that line snaps and her current pulls him ever closer towards the safe harbor that is her loving arms.
Great way to incorporate things from canon here. The sicking Andy on Pam prank in this context was a great way to show they still have a deep connection to each other. Oh boy Andy, you really have no idea what you're up against when you start to mess with the Dunder-Mifflin Partners in Crime Pranking Society that is Jim and Pam.
Author's Response: Thanks for this lovely review, Warrior. I enjoyed writing this chapter, I feel as if they’re returning to their true selves a little more - which meant a little more humor/fun. I’m glad that came across.
1 [Report This]Date: December 06, 2019 09:17 am Title: Chapter 4
I love this story and looking forward for more. Pam is precious and I really glad that she became friends with Karen. I've always felt sad about their possible friendship, and hope they'll have more great interactions. Jim is... well, he is evolving Jim, though there are glimpses of good old Scranton Jim. Hope, he'll be back soon!
Author's Response: I think Pam and Karen would’ve made fantastic friends without Jim messing things up for them so dramatically. If you haven’t already, have a read of anything Duchess Cupcake has written - she writes the most wonderful Pam and Karen friendships into her stories.
1 [Report This]Date: December 04, 2019 07:08 pm Title: Chapter 4
Okay, gotcha. I remembered the chip-hunting taking place after "The Convention" and so thought that you had placed your story there - thanks for the explanation.
I wonder what will keep Jim from Pam if Karen is no longer an obstacle...? Maybe Jim hasn't had enough time to build up his defenses?
Author's Response:
That totally makes sense. I’ve picking using bits & pieces from basically any episode up to & including The Merger. I might add a note to clarify the timeline a little in the next update.
There won’t be too many obstacles to come - this is probably about the halfway point of this story.