Date: November 29, 2020 05:40 pm Title: Chapter 12: The Almanac
I love that Pam has literally tuned out Roy. I love even more that Jim gave her the means to do so. And I love the most that Jim has been using it to prank Dwight for his verbal tics.
The underlying calculus behind their opinions on the wedding is a pretty insightful line, I think.
Jesus... this version of The Fire is SO MUCH WORSE than the already deeply uncomfortable canon version. As you pointed out in Notices, at least in canon he can always rationalize it as "obviously, I'm choosing to do you."
You gave Pam a lot of spine in this version of the breakup. It's nice to see her with this sort of strength.
Author's Response: Thank you! I wanted to make Pam in this world (where she's actually much more of a real agent than Roy is in the world of the ship) have that spine, so I'm glad it worked!
Date: April 04, 2019 06:38 pm Title: Chapter 12: The Almanac
I am so sad that I can't own a pair of audio implants that can just skim words so I can ignore other things - that's truly genius.
I love confident Pam, so it was great to see her stand up to Roy and calmly give him her reasons as to why she couldn't marry him.
Plus, you made Roy cry. I appreciate that more than you know!
Author's Response: Making Roy cry is a specialty. And I love strong!Pam, so having her do it was a plus. Thanks for the review!
Date: March 27, 2019 07:37 am Title: Chapter 12: The Almanac
This was a great way to break them up. To have Roy actually listening to Pam for a while and then, when it became too much, go back to being angry.
I wasn't sure if you'd do it or just jump to Pam telling Jim about it, as so many fics do. I'm glad you did it as it is.
Eagerly waiting for the next chapter!
Author's Response: Thank you! I thought it was important for Pam to get her say. I hope you enjoy the followup I just posted!
Date: March 26, 2019 04:17 pm Title: Chapter 12: The Almanac
First off it was only after I wrote my last review that I realized I used the word "great" five times. I'll try to improve my vocabulary from here on out.
Well done Pam! Roy's always been a bit of a bully, which means that on some level he's a coward. When someone actually stands up to him, he doesn't stand a chance. And that's what I see here.
Pam is cool and confident here and it's wonderful to see. I'm always kind of a sucker for Pam-finds-her-courage early stories and this one delivers. Looking forward to the rest for sure.
Author's Response: This is not a vocabulary test! I wholeheartedly agree about Roy. Thanks so much for the review, as ever.