Date: November 29, 2020 04:12 pm Title: Chapter 10: Cryogenics Bay
The cryosleep element sheds such an interesting light on Pam's relationship with Roy - it's a lot easier to idealize someone whose flaws you haven't had to live with for months. I appreciate how quickly you've had her, now with this new experience of these months with Jim under her belt, stop making excuses for him.
I love the uber-professional, competent Kelly here - although I can't help but wonder if she's being lied to about this being a universal element of the newly awakened, or if they might have gotten a different result with someone else's voice.
Author's Response: Thank you! Cryosleep fascinates me, so I was hoping this fic would feel like it was using it effectively for plot/emotion. And good question about Kelly--I think I like the idea that she has these weird pockets of pure competence.
Date: March 24, 2019 06:03 pm Title: Chapter 10: Cryogenics Bay
Oh look: it's Unfrozen Caveman Roy with zero redeeming qualities straight away. You always do well with making him the worst man alive, so thank you for staying the course here as well.
He's not awake for an hour and he already needs a drink? He also needs a foot up the ass, but what do I know?
This last paragraph with Pam's internal struggle over names and tones of voice and just, everything? As always, it's perfectly written and I'm way too invested in this story.
Oh but hey - Roy's headed to the Almanac with Jim so this should be good!
Author's Response:
I mean...I could drag this out by making him nice. But why? Remember, this Roy proposed a date that literally meant he wouldn't have to do any wedding prep. So of course he sucks...
And I'm glad you're invested, because your feedback is always awesome!
1 [Report This]Date: March 23, 2019 09:25 pm Title: Chapter 10: Cryogenics Bay
Loved loved loved this chapter and all the attention to details. And, of course, I want to kill Roy or, since this is outer space, kick him out of the ship
Author's Response: Thank you! I do seem to specialize in making you come up with new ways to despise and abuse Roy. Which I don't object to in the least, of course...
1 [Report This]Date: March 23, 2019 07:39 pm Title: Chapter 10: Cryogenics Bay
Please tell me this next chapter is coming soon! I love where this story is going. And you’ve had so many creative ways to incorporate elements and scenes from the show. Good stuff here!
Author's Response: And the next chapter is up right now! I was writing it when I saw this come in! Thanks, I really appreciate hearing all of this, it helps reassure me that I'm on the right track with this.
Date: March 21, 2019 10:30 am Title: Chapter 10: Cryogenics Bay
So Roy is in fine form here, and by fine form I mean he's the same windbag he's always been.
Great job on Pam's part to have all these thoughts going through her head. She's trying to give Roy his chance, but methinks she's realizing he's already wasting it. Great update.
Author's Response: Yup. My favorite version of Roy, and by favorite I mean favorite to write not favorite to have had to experience if I had to live around him. I appreciate the feedback, and hopefully we are on the homestretch now of Pam having key realizations.