1 [Report This]Date: July 07, 2020 07:15 pm Title: Booze Cruise
YAY! Jumping for joy over here! What a sweet proposal. Happy to see they made it here and wow this is the kind of proposal I wish had happened on Booze Cruise.
Author's Response: Right? I'm so glad that this did it for you, thanks for letting me know!
Date: July 07, 2020 05:49 pm Title: Booze Cruise
I love how they are engaged before their coworkers even know they are in a relationship. Lol, their reactions when they find out.
Author's Response: I'm glad that tickles you too, I'm looking forward to writing their reactions as well.
Date: July 05, 2020 01:11 am Title: Christmas and The New Year
It's 11:10 on the clock, and it's already 27°C outside, so it's a perfect time to read about Christmas!
The thing I adore the most about this chapter is the coziness. It's heartwarming to watch how smooth things are both between them and their families. Pam sleeping on the phone with Jim, made me 'aww' and 'Aunty Pam' made me giggle. Just lovely!
And, of course, I'm anticipation the time when he finally asks a question... and I do hope she doesn't say 'no!'
Author's Response:
It's been 27-32C these past couple of days, with humidex in the low 40s. Suffice it to say it's what I like to call "Stupid hot," and it just saps your energy. The other day I literally came home, went downstairs and just zoned out in the chill of the air conditioning. Thank goodness for modern amenities in temperatures like these. All that to say that I'm glad you enjoy reading about Christmas right now, because boy howdy was it an ordeal to get it written!
I'm really glad the closeness/coziness rang true for you, that's what I was shooting for.
The answer... that's for me to know and you to find out ;) That's the only part of next chapter I actually haven't drafted, so I guess I'll just see where it takes me.
Thanks for dropping by to review!
Date: July 04, 2020 11:30 pm Title: Christmas and The New Year
Their banter is so very lovely. “so long as you stay within the clearly marked path” This whole exchange was a lot of fun.
I think you’re in the running for best fic pet here. I’m sure that’s a thing. I’m glad that Nikita gets to come along for the day.
I know it’s not the reason for Jim’s nerves, but sibling approval is definitely a big deal. The sisters are very cute together - I like Penny’s greeting, and enthusiasm over Nikita.
“Jim just fit right in” This makes me so happy. Especially with the comparison to Roy you snuck in there.
“Auntie Pam.” The cute is too much to handle. Nephews/nieces are seriously the best. Being in with the kids of the family says a lot about a person. It makes a huge difference.
Yeah, I didn’t notice the Thanksgiving thing at all. It’s so not a thing here. I just know that it’s Christmas adjacent. Does Canada not do Thanksgiving? Or is it at a different time?
It’s nice to have you back! I totally understand delays in posting - that’s just life! Looking forward to the next chapter, seems like it’ll be a significant one!
Author's Response:
I may have watched too many history channel docs growing up - somehow I had the mental image of those little stakes with white ribbon and it just fit as something that might be said. I'm glad you enjoyed it too.
Best pet fic participation ribbon? I'll take it. I realised it seemed like I'd forgotten about her, so I had to find a way to work her back into it.
I'm all about sneaky comparisons to Roy, especially when they put Jim in a good light ;).
Growing up I had a lot of family friends that we called aunts/uncles, so I don't see it as too far off the mark for Jim's girlfriend to be called one... but so soon? I don't know, I just really wanted the cute, so I'm glad it fit for you!
Thanksgiving is weird. In Canada we have it in October, whereas Americans celebrate in November.
Thanks for the welcome back, I am glad I got this one out, I'm really looking forward to advancing the plot, I'm sure you've intuited that somethings up.
Thanks for reviewing! I know I've told you this before, but the play-by-play really does make my day, so thanks for that.
1 [Report This]Date: July 04, 2020 09:30 am Title: Christmas and The New Year
So glad to see an update to this fic! I'm especially looking forward to reading the next update!
Author's Response:
Thank you, I am too! I'm a few paragraphs in to the next one, so hopefully it won't be as long of a wait this time.
Thanks for stopping by!
1 [Report This]Date: July 04, 2020 08:47 am Title: Christmas and The New Year
Very cute holiday chapter. It all felt very warm and comfortable. Loved that Jim made sure to take time to talk to Pam's parents. Well done you Jim, doing it right. Of course everyone loves the dog. Very cute to see. Good job on getting this chapter up. Real life tends to suck a lot of time out of writing.
Author's Response:
Thank you, I'm glad you liked it! Of course everyone loves Nikita, how could you not with a face like that? Well, I've never described her face, but trust me, its a very cute german shepherd face. As far as Jim doing the right thing... well I think we've come to expect that of him at this point.
Real life does suck... time out of writing ;). I'm glad I was able to get this one done though, I've already started the next one.
Thanks for reviewing!
Date: June 12, 2020 07:25 am Title: Christmas Party
One question: Why did they have their Christmas party before Thanksgiving?
Author's Response: Answer: I messed up in my plot draft, Oops! I blame American Thanksgiving for being confusing. I actually just came to this realization this morning as I was getting out of bed. We're just going to roll with it at this point I think, no use redacting the chapter and refactoring my plot.
Date: June 12, 2020 04:00 am Title: Christmas Party
Awww, this chapter is so sweet! I love that Pam saved the card, and it's nice that new items inside the teapot were added — I wonder what except the dog's toy it might be.
I'm waiting for the new chapter with excitement because I have some suspicions about it and dying to see if they're true ;)
P.S. There's nothing better than reading in sultry summer day about Christmas!
Author's Response: We'll just have to wait and see I suppose, glad you enjoyed the chapter! Thanks for reviewing!
1 [Report This]Date: June 12, 2020 03:37 am Title: Performance Reviews
I quite like season 2, but it feels so much better with your improvement!
And... I'm really, really glad that they take things slow. I find it especially endearing.
Thank you for your writing!
Author's Response: You're welcome, and thank you for reading! I'm glad you like how things are playing out.
Date: June 11, 2020 03:03 am Title: Christmas Party
Your chapter note has me a little worried... (All for nothing I come back to add after finishing the chapter. I should have known given how delightfully fluffy this whole thing is)
Oh, I absolutely love the twist of Pam slipping the teapot card under her leg and saving it from being swapped. That’s so, so much nicer than Jim stealing it back.
Well, that’s super sweet. Such a nice way for Pam to use the iPod to get the teapot back. I like that you added in some elements from this story to the bonus gifts.
Bring on Thanksgiving brunch! I hope Jim gets the answer he’s hoping for to that important question...
Author's Response:
Yeah, very little cause for concern in this story, it's not really a 'will they/won't they'... more of a 'when they.' I thought I'd save Jim a from grey hairs, having your secret office romantic card stolen by a coworker... if I was cruel and comfortable with writing angst... maybe. In canon Pam trade the IPod for the teapot regardless, so I just gave it a little spin and left it that way, I'm glad you liked it. As for the callback to the previous story in the series, I couldn't not - I wrote that almost explicitly to give Pam a dog... well and break her and Roy up. Speaking of Nikita, I really haven't featured her much in this story have I? I guess I've been moving plot along too quickly, I'll have to change that at some point.
Thanksgiving brunch probably won't be covered in depth, but it will be touched upon. I really want to get to the booze cruise... Maybe I can smuggle Nikita aboard somehow.
Thanks for reviewing, as always I appreciate your feedback and the play-by-play always makes me smile.
1 [Report This]Date: June 10, 2020 09:13 pm Title: Christmas Party
This was delightful
Author's Response: Happy to hear you liked it, thanks for reviewing!
Date: June 10, 2020 07:43 pm Title: Christmas Party
Very nice keeping the swap but changing around the significance. I'm really enjoying what you're doing with canon in this story.
Author's Response: Thank you!
1 [Report This]Date: June 10, 2020 07:41 pm Title: Performance Reviews
Awww yay. Very cute. I like the choice to have them still get physical at the dojo.
Author's Response: Can't have a secret office romance with no chance of discovery right? I'm glad you liked that detail. Thanks for reviewing!
1 [Report This]Date: June 10, 2020 07:09 pm Title: Christmas Party
I smiled, so mission accomplished!
Author's Response: Nice, we'll chalk that one up as win then. Thanks for reviewing!
Date: June 10, 2020 06:19 pm Title: Christmas Party
Nice way to re-figure Yankee Swap in this AU of yours. Pam being quick enough to grab the iPod to use as bargaining chip was a really good idea. They're very cute together throughout all of this.
Author's Response: Thank you, glad to hear you liked it!
1 [Report This]Date: June 10, 2020 02:47 am Title: Performance Reviews
It really puts a different spin on things having them an established couple (albeit secretly). Of course the awkward moment at the dojo still happened, but there was a completely different motivation for Pam’s reaction. Oh, and their rooftop grilled cheese date is actually a date. So very sweet.
I’m glad in this world Jim still bought the ring after a week! I’m kind of hoping the big plan you’re racing towards is a proposal!
Pam’s prank on Dwight is very fun. I love that it only increases Jim’s awe of her. They’re such a good match.
Author's Response: I can neither confirm nor deny my future big plans, but note that this story is not tagged with angst. I'm so glad you enjoyed this one, I had a lot of fun spinning The Client and The Fight's moments into a secret romance. Thanks for reviewing, I always love hearing back from you. You are always so encouraging.
Date: June 09, 2020 11:03 am Title: Performance Reviews
Again short and sweet. Nice to get some introspection on their parts. Looking forward to seeing what you come up with for the Christmas Party. I also liked that you've still maintained that Jim bought the ring a week after they started dating. Nice bit to throw in there.
Author's Response:
Oh wow, that was quick on the draw friend! I'll have you know I almost got derailed from writing this chapter because your update came through, how dare you. I'm glad you liked those little details I sprinkle in, I'm trying to salt as much canon in as I can, because it's fun.
Thanks for dropping by to review!
1 [Report This]Date: June 09, 2020 03:25 am Title: Halloween
'Ah yes, my ultimate fetish... a healthy, stable relationship.'
I love that openness and sincerely in Pam and Jim's communications so much that I can't even form a coherent review, so I'll just quote my favorite line and read this chapter once more. Or twice.
Thank you!
Author's Response: You're welcome, but thank you! It's really humbling to hear that you want to re-read this chapter, that means a lot to me. I'm really glad this tickled your fancy. Thanks for taking the time to review!
1 [Report This]Date: June 09, 2020 02:53 am Title: Halloween
You really added some depth to Halloween with the backstory here. Pam seeing Roy with Katy and pondering if she had been holding him back in some way and then her transferring that fear to Jim. An inspired way to take the source material and twist it a little to make it all still make a whole lot of sense. A very realistic, but also kind of nice first “fight”.
Author's Response: I drew heavily from the season nine (*shudders*) episode about Roy's wedding for that bit, I felt like it could fit here and I'm glad you liked the spin. Thanks for reviewing!
1 [Report This]Date: June 08, 2020 07:57 pm Title: Halloween
That's a good smooshing up of the elements of those episodes. Glad you kept the tension but changed it around so it's between a couple in a good relationship and not a will-they/won't-they.
Author's Response: Glad you liked the smoosh and the redirected tension! Thanks leaving a review!
Date: June 08, 2020 06:39 pm Title: Halloween
No worries about time jumps for me. Most of us are already very familiar with the basic plot lines. Your plot, is the more important thing to my mind.
Jim and Pam are acting very cute here. I really like that Pam pulled Jim aside to see what was wrong with him. She's got a lot more confidence to have those kinds of conversations and it's great to see. Also good on Jim for being open to talking about things as well. Makes for a great change from the whole not talking about their feelings.
Author's Response:
Glad that wasn't jarring, I just wanted to be sure that there was some semblance of a smooth transition. I'm glad you liked Jim and Pam taking these issues by the horns, as a fixit it is my pleasure to take all of those "Just talk to them!" moments in the show and spin them myself.
Thanks for reviewing!
1 [Report This]Date: June 08, 2020 11:58 am Title: Halloween
Two updates ?! So great!!!
Author's Response: Thank you!
1 [Report This]Date: June 08, 2020 05:50 am Title: Not a Date
Ugh, the dinner with parents, especially curious ones, might be awkward and full of embarrassment (and I think Pam gained some of that), but it was a lovely chapter. The moment I like the most — Pam's considerations about Jim and her summer activities :)
Author's Response: Well, at least Will wasn't there to give the "What are your intentions with my daughter" speech. Instead we just got a wily Helene poking her nose in everyone's business. I'm glad you liked it, thanks for taking the time to drop a review!
Date: June 07, 2020 05:15 am Title: Not a Date
Short and sweet but this also moves the plot along too. Gives both of them some clarity as to how their relationship is progressing. Fun to read too.
Author's Response: Thank you for your kind and encouraging words! Now that I have this out of the way the next one shouldn't be too far behind.
1 [Report This]Date: June 07, 2020 04:04 am Title: Not a Date
This was a super sweet scene. My only complaint was that it was over far too quickly. That said, I like that you kept it simple. I don’t think there needs to be all that much drama. This felt like them, easy and natural once they finally figure things out. Helene and Jim’s dynamic was just lovely. Pam’s spit take was probably the highlight for me.
Author's Response:
Sorry it wasn't longer, but I'm glad you enjoyed it regardless. Pam's spit-take was a highlight for me too, I just had the mental image in my head and I couldn't let it go, so I contrived a way for it to happen.
Thanks for reviewing! I always loving hearing from you.