1 [Report This]Date: March 31, 2021 11:10 am Title: oriental poppies
"I wanted her to expect things from me." Goodness. Season 2 Jim and Pam are just heart-breaking when done right.
10 [Report This]Date: March 01, 2009 05:37 pm Title: oriental poppies
linking pinkies PERFECT.
Date: August 21, 2008 01:04 pm Title: oriental poppies
This is so good. I love that he practices, so that when the real moment comes that's the wording he uses. I also love Jim calling Roy names- that seems exactly right. This is just so beautifully done.
Author's Response: I wondered how he chose such a specific, can't-go-back kind of phrase. Thanks ;)
10 [Report This]Date: August 16, 2008 03:01 pm Title: oriental poppies
Ahhhh. This was too sweet. The holding pinkies at the end? ADORABLE. And I don't know why but I adored this...
I see it in her.
Author's Response: Hi flonkerton!! Can't you just see him looking for signs in her every gesture? Glad you liked this. Thanks for reading :)
Date: August 16, 2008 05:30 am Title: oriental poppies
Finally got a chance to read this - I agree with everyone who likes seeing Pam as the crusher, not just the crushee. I think her denial was never as seamless as she liked to believe ;-) And she always did expect things from him, didn't she? Just not all he wanted to give her...ironic. Especially loved the shopping scene - nicely ordinary and intimate (good callback to Michael's B'day too.) Finally, I had them have a Georgia O'Keefe convo in a fic once too - so, I agree Pam would like her. The implicit sexuality in that choice is interesting - just like there's more beyond Pam's 'delicate flower' exterior. Anyway, enjoying this and looking forward to more!
Author's Response: Hey Colette, I totally agree that Pam was not as oblivious or innocent as she maybe wanted everyone to think. In the FTC she talks about the character in Room With a View being 'torn between passion and convention' -- a nice little parallel to the choice she had to make. Anyway, I'm glad you liked this! I don't remember an O'Keeffe in any of your fics, now I have to go find it. Thanks for reading! :)
Date: August 15, 2008 09:54 pm Title: oriental poppies
I wanted her to expect things from me.
So gorgeous. Loved this even more than the first chap.
Author's Response: Thanks Nan :) I'm glad you liked it.
Date: August 15, 2008 09:36 pm Title: oriental poppies
Wonderful yet again. I followed the link to the print and oh, wow, the symbolism. The two matching, bright flowers squished together, completely open, yet not facing each other. I love that. And the delicious S2 angst. You've captured it so well.
Author's Response: Thanks Blanca! And thanks for the rec on the boards. It is a beautiful print, isn't it? I'm glad you're enjoying this. Thanks for reading :)
Date: August 15, 2008 06:33 pm Title: oriental poppies
Oh, Jim, your eyes said 'I love you' all through S1&2. And it's later than you think...
Author's Response: Yeah... hard times are on the way. Thanks for reading lisahoo!
Date: August 15, 2008 06:14 pm Title: oriental poppies
Oh, I love this! The print really is vibrant and I can see why one would be drawn to it. The complicated relationship between Roy and Jim and Pam is highlighted well here. I can't wait to see what's next!
Author's Response: Thanks JitC! I'm glad you're liking it. :)