1 [Report This]Date: April 10, 2021 05:50 pm Title: Chapter 6
For better or for worse, this feels *very* Jim. Just sort of drifting along, not really sure what he wants or where he's going , letting fate take him, until he finds his true north in Pam... and then not being able to summon the courage to take action. And his excuses aren't so reasonable in this universe either. Get a grip, Jim.
I love the little details here... Jim noticing her post-Solitaire dance, the floor getting noticeably more wear near her usual table. Adorable.
Author's Response: Thank you! I agree--Jim ain't perfect, so this is a definite character flaw, and yet part of him. Don't worry--a grip will be gotten, starting relatively soon (though not next chapter).
Date: April 10, 2021 10:02 am Title: Chapter 6
Awww. I like this inside. Also, I like the acknowledgment that Jim lacks courage — I don't read a lot about that (I don't exclude the possibility that I'm just a terrible reader, though).
Thank you, I'm watching their dance with great interest!
Author's Response: I think it's known but rarely pointed out? I see it more in early-season fics, for obvious reasons. Thanks for reading!
Date: April 10, 2021 04:36 am Title: Chapter 6
Michael and Jim's dad are BFF? Where did that come from?
Dwight Kurt Schrute is his own barrel of them- great line.
This story is a joy to read. Keep em coming.
Author's Response: Thank you! That's just my own weird explanation for what would make Jim take this job--and what would give him the relationship with Michael that I wanted.
Date: April 10, 2021 03:29 am Title: Chapter 6
I loved the glimpse into Jim's backstory here, and the idea of his dad being friends with Michael is genuinely amazing. And then Jim's reflections on Pam are so lovely: I really like the part about how she makes him laugh, I think it's one of my favourite things about their interactions in general. (Also LOL at the Cleveland Steamer and Jim having to stop Michael three times, I did wonder why she didn't have a drink on the board yet...) I feel like this is a good kind of angst/them dancing round each other though, especially when they're actually on the same page with the hoping and not presuming! Again, it's very relatable and very them. I think I'm now out of jellybeans :(
Author's Response: Thank you! I'm flattered you've used your jellybeans already! I don't anticipate using Jim's POV a lot (famous last words) but it seemed time to give a little sense of why he's here and what he's up to...
1 [Report This]Date: April 08, 2021 04:22 pm Title: Chapter 6
poor Jim, this is definitely his major character flaw :(
Author's Response: Yeah...but at least this time when he does make a move, no Roy ;)
1 [Report This]Date: April 08, 2021 02:03 pm Title: Chapter 6
This was great. But: STOP BEING A COWARD, JIM! Grrrrr.
Author's Response: I mean, it's Jim, early season Jim. Don't worry, there will, eventually, be movement.
Date: April 08, 2021 12:42 pm Title: Chapter 6
I liked getting some of the backstory for Barista Jim here. Kind of fun to think he'd be kind of pushed into this job for all the reasons shown here.
Really like how he's just besotted by Pam right from the off. How he's going out of his way to be near her when she's around. Feels like taking jellybeans out of the tray, but you know, mopping the floors here. I really like the insight that it's Pam who really bring out his genuine sense of humor. How he wants to laugh with her and because of what she says. Also that he picks up on her just simple and quiet beauty. Lots of good stuff there.
So what will it take to get these two together? Looking forward to finding out.
Author's Response: Thank you! I think Jim and Pam really complement each other, and the sense of humor thing is just part of it. I'm glad you're enjoying it!