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Okay. Okay, okay. I am a mess! This was wonderful! I preface this by saying I am not generally a huge fan of AUs, particularly college/teen angst, but I LOVED this. Like, to the extent that this epilogue just had tears rolling down my face. This version of Pam and Jim were just all kinds of adorable. You used the supporting cast SO well - especially Andy, which feels weird to say because Andy is so... Andy. Your Andy here was great. As was your Kelly, Dwight and the rest of them... Although, can we talk about that little cameo from Erin & Pete at the end? That was brilliant.
This story gave me hope for every incomplete WIP I’ve ever fallen in love with. I think it’s incredible that you came back to finish it after so much time had passed. Despite the gap between updates, the story was absolutely seamless.
Thank you for writing! I’m excited to work my way through the rest of your work when I have a moment.

Author's Response: Thank you so much! I truly cherish this story. I missed it so much while I was away during that gap, but life has a way of getting in the way of fun things like writing every so often. I was so glad to have the opportunity to come back and finish it, and so so SO glad that people are reading and enjoying it even now! Your words mean so much and I so appreciate you reading and reviewing. Thank you thank you thank you!

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Agian. I’m going to have a lot of trouble watching SGN and bearded JK anytime soon. Yes to summer scenes!

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Oh. My. God.
Agian. AGIAN. Girl.
How did you write the sweetest smut of all time?! Just when I think this fic has everything, you bring in the next thing. I was not expecting the next thing to be the proposal. I just —
There are no words except this is perfection and you are a gift to this fandom.

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It only took me a million years, but I’m finally up to date with this story & please don’t ever stop.

I love, love, love Dwight and Pam’s friendship and this is no exception. I think you’ve built it beautifully to both mirror canon and fit uniquely in this universe. It’s also fun to see Dwight and Jim’s dynamic in this world. It adds a little levity to the situation.
The proposal was very sweet too. It’s nice to see it bringing a little comfort for all those conflicting feelings about the future.
Of course Dwight has a bunker...
It was great to see an update, I anxiously await the next one!

Pam and Jim dressed like Pam and Jim was unexpected in this world, but I kind of loved it. A nice prelude to the more physical side of their relationship taking shape.
I’m feeling for Dwight & Angela... But somehow this chapter felt lighter, the little hints of humor/joking with each other adding to that familiar dynamic. I feel like they’re in their groove. I love the Jim has his disc-man, adding a very tangible soundtrack to moments of this story.

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This is far too much of a cliffhanger for me leave an articulate review! This chapter = wonderful. Must. Keep. Reading.

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First of all. I didn’t watch the trailer. Whoops. I did watch that clip of the kids in the car & John signing “I love you” and then screaming, so I feel like I have the gist of it anyway...

So much of what makes up Pam & Jim’s chemistry is their banter. It’s interesting to see what remains when that’s minimized. There’s still some sort of a spark, that much is obvious. I’m intrigued to find out more of Pam’s backstory too.

Is Howard, Ryan? If so, I am not a fan in this universe...
My heart hurts a little for Larissa, & Jim. I suppose that’s the thing about an apocalypse, there aren’t many silver linings...
Onwards to the next chapter!

Poor Roy... kind of... I did love his final words though. Trish sounds like a treasure. I like the idea of Roy having a sister with a few more redeemable qualities.
It’s a nice kind of tentative friendship that you’re building here between Pam and Jim. I’m too impatient to keep reading to leave thoughtful reviews...

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No, it’s fine. Just break my heart and build it back up all in one story. I’m fine.

It took me a very long time to read this story, mostly because I tend to avoid Season 9 in the fic world because it just hurts too damn much. Plus, I’m all about the chase, & getting them together earlier than canon. But, this was well, well worth reading & I’m glad it’s the exception to my “I don’t really love established couple” fics rule.

This was all sorts of wonderful.

Author's Response: Yeah I’m going back and reading reviews on my own stories, what of it? I’m a review ho, I’ll gladly admit it! No but for real somehow I missed this review and wanted to make sure I told you THANK YOU! It is always such a high compliment to get a good review from you because you’re just so good. I feel honored that you’re glad you broke your rule for this one! Season 9 is a tricky one and bumps in the road for our favorites are hard, so I’m just so tickled to know you liked it so much. Thank you!!!

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Oh my god, BT. Way to take that Michael comment and run with it. I laughed so much at Pam explaining that particular interaction to Jim. I love that you made it even more embarrassing with the server. And then for good measure you threw in this particularly delightful line: “Ew. Don’t say his name in my bedroom.” and I laughed some more.
Then this got all kinds of smutty and sweet, and I just adore the way you write these two dorks. It’s so, so great.

Author's Response: Thank you so much, Jenna! This one is a fun one for sure, I love the early days of their relationship when there are still new ways to experience each other. Thanks for reading and reviewing!

“You want to share my life?” OH. MY. GOD.
Could they be anymore adorable and domestic? I love this version of them so much.

“There was, of course, no way for them to know that “tomorrow” would be too late.” Umm... It’s cool. I’m not too scared to read on or anything. We’re chill here. All is well.

Damn, BT. Damn. That was vivid. My heart is in my throat. Pam was the perfect mix of frozen in fear and driven to action.

Author's Response: I love love love domestic Jim and Pam! But we couldn’t have a spy story without some danger, huh? I’m so glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for reviewing!

Damn, BT, damn. First of all, bringing a little bit of Fancy New Beesly into this universe was incredible. But, the real standout here is the backstory for Josh - way to take something from canon and repurpose it in such a unique and yet completely believable way. Wow.
And on top of it all, Pam and Jim were just so delightfully soft and vulnerable with one another all throughout this chapter. I am feeling all the feelings.

Author's Response: Thank you so much, Jenna! I hope you keep enjoying it so much. It’s been fun to flesh out these canon details/characters a bit in this new setting. I have some big things planned, so stay tuned!