Date: March 28, 2007 08:02 pm Title: Anybody making out in here? Not yet, give it time.
Forgive me for hijacking your JAM story or RYAM story with Lost, but 'scuse me? WTF? was that? cannot handle the ending, I am horrified.
Author's Response: I KNOW! That was... unnecessary. I love that they introduce two completely random people just so that they have someone to kill off. And diamonds? WTF, that was not interesting. And I didn't like those two, but that doesn't mean they needed to be buried alive, haha.
Date: March 28, 2007 07:53 pm Title: Anybody making out in here? Not yet, give it time.
You know what, this got better on another read through. :) That being said, keep going with where you are going...I know that you have promised a Jam ending, but don't change up the Ryan/Pam middle due to what anyone says. (Not that you will, but...)
Also, regarding the "cheating" issue. Yeah, Ryan may cheat. It's not an OOC thing for him to do. I daresay that if it was Jim being flirty with Pam while still with Karen, there wouldn't be all these "cheating" reviews. It's just a feeling I have...
So, do what you do how you want to do it, I say. Oh, and I'll work on the next chapter and send it to you tonight. :)
Author's Response: Thanks CNR! You're so encouraging :) That being said, I did promise some JAM, but maybe not necessarily a JAM ending *evil laugh* Plus, I love writing Pam/Ryan too much to give them up to please the masses (except a lot of people seem to be reacting well to Ryan after all!) I totally agree with the cheating thing... if it was Jim people would probably look past it. Thanks for all of your help! You are like my voice of reason to keep on trucking with the original plan :)
Date: March 28, 2007 07:50 pm Title: Hold on, its gonna be a bumpy one
Ok actually just reviewing to respond to your response - yeah DF, with Lost that's what TIVO is for, I quote myself and MR. UNC, as you fast forward you say, "blah blah blah rendom new person, oh sawyer, slow mo" (ok that's me not Mr.)
Author's Response: Hehe,update: Sawyer currently has no shirt on... I wish I had TIVO too now. This episode feels like filler, I want more Locke!
Date: March 28, 2007 07:47 pm Title: Anybody making out in here? Not yet, give it time.
Okay... I love this story...
It seems like you are having such a good time writing Grumpy Jim... It's so refreshing to see the softer side of Ryan. If Pam and Ryan do hook up... Bring it on!
Author's Response: You are correct, I AM having a good time writing Grumpy!Jim :) Thanks for the enthusiasm!
Date: March 28, 2007 07:14 pm Title: Anybody making out in here? Not yet, give it time.
Ok Season 2 Jim rocks, Season 3 Jim needs to get it together. I had to say that to justify the fact that I am telling you - I LOVE RYAN HERE. I love that he is going after Pam like we all want Jim too. And Jim needs to get over himself and decide what he wants, both in the story and in the show.
I love this story, and it was great coming home to a new chapter, totally made my night, especially because Lost appears to be frustrating as usual.
So good. So so good.
Author's Response: Hooray for loving Ryan!! Hehe, Jim definitely needs to get it together. Hopefully you'll have a new chapter waiting for you tomorrow as well ;) Oh! And Lost drives me crazy sometimes. The last few episodes have been fantastic, but I'm not digging these random new Losties and I certainly don't want a whole stupid episode about them.
Date: March 28, 2007 06:57 pm Title: Anybody making out in here? Not yet, give it time.
oh my goodness....
continue please
Author's Response: Done and done ;)
Date: March 28, 2007 06:52 pm Title: Anybody making out in here? Not yet, give it time.
I cannot, CANNOT, believe what I am about to say. I never thought I would see the day. But what the hell...."Screw Jim, go Ryan!!"
Author's Response: Just go with your feelings ;) Heehee, thanks for this!
Date: March 28, 2007 06:45 pm Title: Hold on, its gonna be a bumpy one
Wow, I'm really digging this story! I think I could totally get on board w/ the Ryan/Pam thing (in the short-term sense) if only Ryan wasn't with Kelly. Even though on the show Ryan generally seems to think he's too cool for school (and Kelly), I guess I would still like to think he wouldn't go so far as to cheat on his girlfriend. I like the personality you've given Ryan when he's outside of the confines of Dunder Mifflin, I can see why he would be attractive to Pam, especially with her current awkward situation on this trip. I'm not really feeling bad for Jim so far since he is pretty much acting like a jerk, but maybe that will get turned around at some point in the future...
Anyway, sorry for the rambling. I just wanted to let you know that I'm liking this a lot, and I can't wait to read more. Thanks for the entertainment : )
Oh, and how much do I love Dwight sneaking Angels onto the cruise?! So much! Hee.
Author's Response: Thanks for such a detailed and helpful review! I really appreciate the thoughtful feedback. And I'm glad you like that Angela snuck on ;) I love those two.
Date: March 28, 2007 06:45 pm Title: Anybody making out in here? Not yet, give it time.
Huh, this characterization of Ryan kind of makes me want to root for him because Jim is being such a dick to Pam...so, go Ryan!
Author's Response: Hehe, go Ryan! That makes me happy to hear :)
Date: March 28, 2007 06:42 pm Title: Hold on, its gonna be a bumpy one
I like Ryan so I'm glad that he's such a major part in a story! Keep up the good work!
Author's Response: Yes, if you can't already tell, I have quite an affinity for Ryan as well ;) Thanks!
Date: March 28, 2007 06:10 pm Title: Anybody making out in here? Not yet, give it time.
haha! yeah! i love a jealous jim!
more please?
very very soon?
Author's Response: Jealous!Jim is my favorite, hehe. More tomorrow I hope!
Date: March 28, 2007 06:03 pm Title: Hold on, its gonna be a bumpy one
First of all ... I love Ryan in my own way... and it's so refreshing to him coming out of his shell.
I came home and saw that Chapter 3 was up... I can't wait to get some quiet and settle in w/ chapter 3.
Ryan and Pam is not scary. I will always have a special place for Jim.
Author's Response: I'm glad you aren't scared... yet ;) Hehe, just kidding. Hope you enjoy chapter 3!
Date: March 28, 2007 05:55 pm Title: Anybody making out in here? Not yet, give it time.
Okay so Ryan is pretty awesome in this story. I don't even care if it might be a teensy bit out of character...I love the interaction between Pam/Ryan and yay! for Jealous Jim. And I can definitely understand Friendly Karen - she's had a few drinks and this gets Pam out of the way. haha
So basically, PLEASE update sooooon. I want to know what happens! Seriously, I'm dying with anticipation. :) Good work so far!
Author's Response: I'm glad you like Ryan's characterization. I know its not what we see on the show, but who wouldn't be grumpy with Michael breathing down your neck all day? I think Ryan has a fun side that we just don't get to see much of. Also glad you think Karen is believable, I think she'd be all over this Pam/Ryan thing, if not just to get her away from Jim. I'm hoping to update tooomorrow!
Date: March 28, 2007 05:53 pm Title: Anybody making out in here? Not yet, give it time.
This is quite the (virtual) page turner. Really feeling Jim's slow, jealous burn...still hoping it will pay-off - with Pam (I know - what a boring Jam-girl thing to say!) Angry desperate reconcilliation...could be scorching. Like the flirtation with Ryan (and its effect on Jim, that lunkhead)...one thing about Pam and Ryan actually doing the deed, however - the fact that he's Kelly's bf actually bugs me less than that Pam is Kelly's friend. Maybe not bff...but enough so that cheating with her bf? I dunno. Call me old fashioned, but sisterhood trumps a night in the sack (especially when the motivation is making someone jealous, not twue wuv.) Ah, well - whatever you do, I'm sure you'll make it riveting and believable...can't wait to see.
Author's Response: Totally agree with you about Pam being Kelly's friend, but so far nothing has happened yet at least :) Thanks for the great and helpful review!
Date: March 28, 2007 05:28 pm Title: Anybody making out in here? Not yet, give it time.
Wow, I have to say that I am actually digging Ryan in this story. Never thought that would happen. With Jim asking why Pam was coming on the trip, to him being kind of a jerk, I am liking the Pam/Ryan thing. I am a Jammer at heart though. Either way, great job! Can't wait for the next chapter.
Author's Response: Yay for digging Ryan :) I'm so glad that even die-hard Jammers can open their minds up to some different fanfic ;) Thank you!!
Date: March 28, 2007 05:24 pm Title: Anybody making out in here? Not yet, give it time.
No Ryan NOOO! I'm purely a Jammer all the way...don't do it man!
Now I need more more more!
Author's Response: Hehe, thanks for reviewing!
10 [Report This]Date: March 28, 2007 04:59 pm Title: Hold on, its gonna be a bumpy one
I am really lovin' this... I hope if there is a "hook up" it's with Jim ?! Team Halpert :) !
Author's Response: Thank you! Glad you're liking it!
Date: March 28, 2007 04:46 pm Title: Anybody making out in here? Not yet, give it time.
Oh, this is so fun so far! I don't feel like we really see this side of Ryan on the show, but it is believable to me that he does have this nice/friendliness in him, and I wish we could see this Ryan on the show. So long as, you know, he's just making Jim jealous and not actually going to make a move on Pam and cheat on Kelly...
Author's Response: Glad you're liking it so far! I think deep down Ryan isn't such a sour guy after all ;)
Date: March 28, 2007 04:40 pm Title: Anybody making out in here? Not yet, give it time.
I actually kind of love the Ryan/Pam thing, but it does make me sad that he'd cheat on Kelly (even though Ryan probably would). Go Ryan, I say, because Jim seems to have a stick up his but anyway. Also, yay for Karen's coolness. Great story so far - I can't wait to see what happens.
Author's Response: I'm glad you're liking the Pam/Ryan aspect (and as much as I adore Kelly/Ryan, I could see him cheating on her...not that I want him to). And you like Karen too! Fantastic. Thanks for a great review!
10 [Report This]Date: March 28, 2007 04:33 pm Title: Anybody making out in here? Not yet, give it time.
I have been loving this. Absolutely loving this. And let me tell you, after a really crappy day, it is soo nice to see Jim totally being into Pam and being jealous of Ryan. Really nice. :)
This story is so great, and it's definitely on its own level of stories that take the group out of the office. Everything about it is interesting and real (from Angela sneaking onto the boat to Ryan maybe being not such a stuck-up jackass). I love this. Good job!
Author's Response: Thank you! I'm so glad that it helped your crappy day a bit :) You rock.
10 [Report This]Date: March 28, 2007 04:14 pm Title: Anybody making out in here? Not yet, give it time.
I really don't see a Pam/Ryan connection, but he is the PERFECT person to make Jim jealous because well - because Jim doesn't like Ryan all that much anyway. ;-)
I hope Jim just grows up soon. Since when is he going to do everything his girlfriend wants??
Author's Response: Agreed that Ryan is the perfect person to make Jim jealous, specifically because he's not Roy, hehe. Maybe Jim will get his act together eventually..
10 [Report This]Date: March 28, 2007 04:05 pm Title: Anybody making out in here? Not yet, give it time.
What's wrong with some of these people? Why can't Ryan be portrayed as nice every once in a while? How can they be offended by him maybe cheating on Kelly when he does the same thing on the show? How come you're so awesome? Why do I have to end every sentence with an '?'? Was using ''?'?' excessive?
Author's Response: You have no idea how much I love you right now! Haha. Okay, maybe that is extreme, but I do. I love Ryan and I think that he probably is nicer outside the office. And as much as I love Kelly & Ryan, um, yeah he probably would cheat on her (did you see that deleted scene from Cocktails?? "Did we meet at the gym?" Oh yeah, Ryan is on the prowl). And you are very awesome yourself. Thanks for such a positive review!
Date: March 28, 2007 03:57 pm Title: Anybody making out in here? Not yet, give it time.
Very well written, but I don't think I'm going to be able to continue to read this if it's going the way I think it is. ;) I just can't do cheating stories, especially when Ryan's involved. Not cool, Ryan.
...but will I be able to stop? I don't know. LOL
Keep up the good work, with all your stories.
Author's Response: Hehe, you know how much I love Kelly/Ryan! I do I do I do, they are my favorite. Buut, its just fanfic right? A little harmless fun? Maybe I can make it up to you afterwards with a K/R fic ;)
Date: March 28, 2007 03:57 pm Title: Anybody making out in here? Not yet, give it time.
Hmmm. I think some people are playing with fire! Yikes.
My favorite line: "She can see Jim tearing at the napkin in front of him." (Gee, why might he be doing that?) "
I'm not too keen on the actual attraction you're showing between Ryan and Pam. Some conversation and getting along, okay. Tingling with electricity, blech.
I love Jim's ever-so-heartfelt apology and the so mature battle of wits that follows (fine. fine.) This is definitely a Jim who feels he's been wronged. What's that phrase from long ago... "baby, baby, stick your head in gravy!" Yeah, Jim's not acting very mature.
Karen, I think is a little out-of-character; I don't think she's going to be very nice to Pam, or having much girl talk with her!
You know DinkinFlicka, if I have to see any Pryan action, you and I may have to fleece it out. Whatever that means.
Author's Response: Haha, well we will have to see whether or not you want to throw down ;) As for Karen, I know I'm writing her as a little friendlier than usual with Pam, but the reason for that (in my head at least) is that she's catching on to this whole Ryan thing and now she's trying to encourage it big time! Wouldn't that make her life easier? hehe. Plus, I don't think she has much of a reason right now to see Pam as a threat with the way Jim has been acting. Thanks for reviewing!
Date: March 28, 2007 03:42 pm Title: Anybody making out in here? Not yet, give it time.
This is DELICIOUS.
DO go on.....Please......<bats eyelashes enchantingly>
Author's Response: Well thank you MO! Especially for the eyelash batting... it does encourage me so ;)