The road to perfection isn't paved in gold.Wow. This is definitely one of the most unique First Date fics I've ever read. Love Snarky!Jim and how Pam is both more forward and honest, but still avoids conflict, a bit- it really shows the slow evolution between her s2 and s3 selves. Can't wait to read the next chapter!
Another awesome chapter. I really like seeing the 'directing' for the Talking Heads, like how the cameramen ask the office people to incorporate the questions in their responses so that the camerapeople's voices are never on tape; the documentary aspect of the show is one that I've never really thought about. Really liked Karen and Jim's break-up, too- how Karen wanted to work on it, and how Jim just abruptly ended things b/c of his focus on Pam; both feel *exactly* like something their characters would do. And the continuing Pam-Dwight alliance= hilarious.
How do you write Pam's POV as well as Jim's? They're alike but so different, and their voices are very distinct and very in-character in this fic. It makes for a really awesome read- definitely a favorite.
Author's Response: Thanks so much for all the sweet comments! When I'm writing different characters' POV I just think of it as an extension of their dialogue and try to imagine what they'd think as well as what they'd say. I'm so glad you liked it!
It's about damn time -- not only for Pam & Jim to go on a date, but for me to get in on this whole fanfic writing thing. I hear it's the next big thing. Hehe! Very cute.
Author's Response: Thanks for the review. Who doesn't love Jim without pants?
This is excellent. You've really captured the liight animosity that I sense on the show b/w Ryan and Jim- the way Ryan notices Jim mugging for non-existent cameras, the way Jim congratulates Ryan w/out actually doing so, etc.
"Now he would be her boss. Amazingly, as he looked around the office, he realized all of these people would be his underlings. Except Toby. For some reason, the thought of Toby was suddenly drawing a little ire he had not expected, but he decided not to question it. "
Heeeee. I think hating HR is just a part of being upper management- both Michael and David Wallace seem to think so.
Great job, can't wait to read more!
20