1 [Report This]Date: May 22, 2021 07:59 pm Title: Michael
You really bring such insight through these chapters. There is an artistry in the way you attach 2 seemingly unrelated scenes and tie them together that makes these chapte so so much
More than the sum of their parts.
Not to mention the way you write this is just lovey too.
Now I happen to love the Michael/Pam relationship. I think what they have is very special. (I've written about it too)
Really enjoyed getting your take on it through both time periods of the story.
Once again, I love love love this WIP.
Author's Response: Oh please link me to your favorite Michael/Pam stories! And I'm glad you enjoyed that... Michael will be pretty integral to the fic. Thanks for reading!
Date: May 22, 2021 11:13 am Title: Michael
Season 5 Pam is *such* a difficult character to get a handle on for me... lot going on with her that doesn't necessarily get picked up on again. I'm glad you decided to delve into this. The bit about Pam being fundamentally happy that she's back but also feeling like a "caged animal," like everything she does will always be "fine"... that's some really solid character work.
I've expressed to you my qualms about the Michael-Pam relationship, and I wanted to make sure I added that preface to this: I really believe in Pam's fondness for him here, and both the fondness and her justification for leaping into this craziness with him feel well justified... even amidst, you know, him showing up at their house unannounced with wine and commentary on their sex life.
Using the flashback to tie his support for her as an artist to the present time was a really nice touch... as was Jim trying, but not quite managing to be 100% supportive of this somewhat wild choice from Pam.
(ALSO: once you're past S5 with this fic, I highly recommend Tesserae for a good expansion on this season's themes.)
Author's Response: Thanks so much. I agree with you, a lot of Pam's arc is beneath the surface, but she has a similar restlessness to Jim's. I find it fascinating how differently they deal with the same problem. And I've bookmarked Tesserae, thanks!
Date: May 21, 2021 08:58 pm Title: Michael
This update was so funny and sweet and clever and I am dying. First of all, Kevin's line “So does that mean… tomorrow, it’s okay for us to talk about Pam again?” made me BURST out laughing. That was hilarious and should have been a joke on the show.
The flashback was brilliant as always, but I really loved Pam's realization right before she quits. "It’s as if her body is moving without her brain’s permission; as if the rational part of her got sent to voicemail." That is SUCH an awesome metaphor. I'm really impressed, haha.
Your characterization of Michael throughout the chapter and especially at the end was so hilarious and spot-on. I want to watch DVDs with Michael now.
Author's Response: Thanks especially for your comment about the characterization of Michael! Means a lot coming from you :)
Date: May 21, 2021 08:57 pm Title: Michael
This was great. Starting off into Pam's head. She's still a bit hung up about Pratt and especially with everyone ragging on her like that. You really pull of why she'd be primed to leave Dunder-Mifflin as suddenly as she does.
The flashback shows a great viewpoint on one of Micheal's best moments. She's at one of her lowest points in her life right there. Kind of like how Micheal had a good momement with Jim on the booze cruise, he has a great moment with Pam here. Feels like it also give Pam the shot in the arm to keep going when she was teetering on the verge of collapse.
Returning to the present, I really like how Jim is just there to support her. He's curious and I'm sure a little worried, but he's there for her. Micheal showing up as he did fits Micheal very well. I really like that it seems Jim and Pam tried to hide their new address from him. Mayhaps not the first time Micheal has come calling out of the blue? Then to end on a bit of steamy JAM banter was a great way to wrap up this chapter.
Author's Response: Thanks so much! And Michael will continue to play a pretty important role in this fic :)