Date: October 08, 2020 11:40 pm Title: Chapter 16: Exchange of Information
This is not my first time through this, and I have to say: the moment of Pam telling Jim about the time loop and him just rolling with it is definitely the moment in this fic that is going to stick with me.
Author's Response: I really appreciate hearing it. I thought long and hard about that reaction from him and it was important to me.
Date: June 04, 2019 06:49 pm Title: Chapter 16: Exchange of Information
I love every chapter you bring Larissa into. It's so lovely each time. (Although I've missed the Melanie connection; I need a chapter reference guide to remind of their connection.)
And that Naughty Jellybean bit at the beginning was just masterful. Oh, man, Comfect. When Pam confessed to her Groundhog Day and Jim believed her, I just wanted to scream.
Author's Response:
Larissa is just so fun to write (mostly because she's a total blank canvas so I can headcanon her into oblivion--or into existence, more accurately). Melanie was introduced in ch. 4 as Larissa's classmate who is at the YMCA painting class, but she makes periodic appearances when Pam talks to Larissa or (more obviously) when she goes to the Y to paint.
Thank you so much about the naughty jellybean section--I was super nervous about it, so I appreciate the feedback a lot.
Date: June 02, 2019 11:40 pm Title: Chapter 16: Exchange of Information
I’m both delighted (for Pam) and distressed to hear we’re towards the end of this story! It’s been a rollercoaster of just about the full spectrum of human emotion... This chapter was a joy to read! I lost it when she told Jim the truth & he so readily believed her - & then to use it to prank Dwight, perfection. I also very much enjoyed having Larissa back on board. The turmoil of groundhog-ing aside, I’m very jealous of Pam’s ability to have her credit card reset each day...
Author's Response: I'm so glad you've been following along and enjoying here! I also envy Pam that, but I think I'll take accumulating debt for also being able to tell the person I love that I love them and have them remember ;) Thanks for reading!
1 [Report This]Date: June 02, 2019 07:32 pm Title: Chapter 16: Exchange of Information
Oh, boy, I can't believe it's coming to an end. But I really wanna know how things change now that Jim can know about the loops.
Author's Response: Well, there's still a bit more to go before the end! Unfortunately, Jim's knowledge resets every time, but I promise there will be more direct engagement with her telling Jim in the next chapter after the one I just posted. Thanks for reading!
1 [Report This]Date: June 02, 2019 05:46 pm Title: Chapter 16: Exchange of Information
Waaa!! I need more! I love how Pam is gettibg cockier every time... and I like the fact that she finally told Jim.
Author's Response: And more you shall have! Thanks for reading!
Date: June 02, 2019 05:27 pm Title: Chapter 16: Exchange of Information
This was absolutely delightful. Jim is at his best here. Instantly on Pam's side. I love the fact that after he gets done reassuring Pam he's on her side, that he wants to get in a second prank on Dwight. That's just a great Jim thing to do.
But let's talk about their talk at her desk there over jelly beans for a moment shall we? Wonderful, just wonderful. It had me grinning to see such wonderful banter between them. Same goes for Pam's conversation with Larissa there at the end. Outstanding writing.
So, Pam's picked up her flint and steel again and figured out how to get sparks. She's also figured out that she needs a really good bed of very fine grass and duff to send the sparks into. A rat's nest for those of us in the fire starting trade, read any Boy Scout worth their salt. The sparks have caught and how she's gently blowing on them. The first tiny flame has appeared. All she needs to do now is treat that small flame gently, feed it wisely, and in no time I'm sure it'll flare into a bonfire that will blaze away merrily in hers and Jim's spirit's.
Author's Response:
Ironic that I totally understand your metaphor, but am actually completely incompetent at starting a fire. Anyway...
Thank you so much for the feedback, particularly on the banter. The show, especially the part of the show I've chosen to set this in, sets such a high bar for it that I'm always worried anytime I let my characters actually speak instead of just think. It's very reassuring to know you liked it. Thanks!