Peg,

Okay. First, I think I should warn for the gushing that is about to follow. I can't help it -- there was just so much about this that I loved.

Let's see... Acorn, Jonathan's assistant, was just brilliant. You did wonders with that scene, from making it both realistic and hysterically funny. The description of the way she was carrying the donuts -- which also showed, along with his dusting of the chair (which was another great touch), just how devoted Jonathan is to his boss. His character definitely shines in this.

And Jack -- I love what you're doing with him. From the way he helped Acorn out so goodnaturedly, to the way he all but ran from Jonathan to the way he immediately started telling all the guys about the assistant's assistant... it was just great. The dialogue flowed so naturally, the office dynamic is spot on and you're weaving all these different plotlines effortlessly.

Remember about the gushing I warned about? It's going to get worse because, holy crap, I'm in this chapter! Ack, the characterization was just perfect :) The pens... oh, I busted up a little over the pens, and David's door theory was amazing.

I do feel for my poor character, though. If I had to deal with Snoddy, I think I'd want to change offices too. You could only take so much of someone talking about the same thing over and over again... I wonder if that's what people thought of me when I first discovered Newsies, lol.

Then there was the whole Kloppman/Tibby's part. What a clever way to portray the canon relationship from the film into an AU fic. The Santa Fe wrap combo -- that was just made of so much win right there... not to mention the subtle (or not so, heh) interest coming from some of these characters.

So, yes, I loved it. It was wonderful. I want more.

Woot.

Have a great Thanksgiving, Peg :)

-- stress

Very, very nice. I love your writing style. It's descriptive, and everything flows nicely, especially the humor.

"He was studying her, trying to determine whether she was a new intern, and she was staring at him, wondering how one could have such perfect facial planes. He had such deep brown eyes…" This part made me laugh. It's brilliant ... and true.

The whole thing was funny, great job. I can't wait for more.

-Repeat

Yay for Acorn and Stress! Its funny, I just talked to Acorn too and then saw your post! Ha ha.

Poor Snoddy, he has a bad rap and now he's pulling Jake into it? Aw! ;) Still, I feel even worse for Stress. And Stress by the way, NOT by Jack? Oh my goodness! that is truly shocking! ;)

Can't wait to see more on this! Hopefully since its Turkey Weekend there will be more writing time? A hopeful glances are being thrown your way. :P CTB!
-Adren

Nice. Funny and amusing. How often do I get that?
Thanks!

Have I mentioned that I love being in shout-outs? I like seeing my name in lights. Heh.

It's stories like these that make me feel that I've been away from fanfiction for too long! Kudos for making me see there still are good Newsie-fiction out there and I can't give up searching!

I couldn't resist looking up whatever the heck Mahjong was just so I can relate to Skittery - and yeah, I've never seen nor heard of that game. Sorry Skitts!

I kind of sensed a little sparkle between Jack and Acorn, but it also seems Stress is into Jack. DUN DUN DUN.

And the assistant to the assistant thing? Comical as heck. Reminded me once again of The Office and their antics. And I adored all the frat talk as well as Swifty's phone call to his gal. Everything is just pure awesome. It's like, 600% of my daily awesomeness intake. I applaud your skills at dialogue. The writers to that bloody Twilight franchise should give you a ring one day.

I could go on for hours. I better stop kissing ** now.

... P.S. IT'S AWESOME.

Yay,
I made it in! And oh how well I know the feeling of being to short to see over the crap in your arms! (stupid fry boxes *grumbles*) Marvelously written m'dear!

Oh, this was just great, Peg. You got the nerves spot on for an employee during their first day -- first days for anything are the worst! -- and I still adore your dialogue. It just flows so naturally. And, as always, you give us the right amount of description so that we feel like we know the characters, especially the OC's. I loved the set-up of Corky's cubicle, and the way it really shows off her character especially.

And then the way you use the canon characters. Dutchy and Pie were great, and poor Skittery. Can't the guy catch a break ;) I guess not, 'cause then we wouldn't be half as fun a character to mess with!

Aw, I get to work with Kloppman! And as an editor too :) Considering all the editting I have to do in real life for my writing, I think that fits just perfectly, heh.

Poor, poor Skittery. He really thought Dutchy was gunning for him -- it's probably even worse now that Dutchy was right about Polaroid's computer. And a long story. Well, I'm sure we're all ears for that one.

Num num Skittery. He is my favorite Newsie. And the fact that he's an IT guy -- whoa baby. Hot-Nerd city. I wish *MY* IT guys looked like him. Damn Healthcare system...

Anyway. What more could I possibly say -- I'm still in love with this story. It really seems like you have it all planned out in your head what you want to happen. I like how the conversation has a reason behind it, y'know? The whole switching from Finance to HR scenario and finding Skittery for his help... seemed to flow quite nicely for me. And I DO hope we get to hear Adren's story about just why a modern-day publishing company requires quirky nicknames! I so wish my workplace tried that! I'd be... LOQUACIOUS. Also, Dutchy should refer to Polaroid as "Polly". Or "The Polar Express". As you can see, I'm just bursting with creative juices. HA.

Like I've mentioned in a past review, I feel guilty for not offering something constructive in my reviews. Cubicle is just a great story with a creative twist, articulate structure, and a kind of sweet innocence to it. It needn't be some convoluted story. It's just a great, great idea. And I'll be here along for the ride! Until next time! Adieu!

Very nice. Pranks on Skittery sound are amusing - for everyone else, not him. You know, the more I read about him, the more I genuinely like him as a character. Can't wait to see what happens next.

-Repeat

(review-while-reading type of review fyi)

Aw! Corky and Polaroid are so cute! Both are spot-on and I can just see Corky's virtual drool going right now, what with her getting cute nicknames from her boy Dutchy. Aww! Polaroid's awesome too. I love how cute and timid she is without making herself look dumb. Aww! (I just realized I've said "cute" and "aw" a few too many times. Heh)

I get to be with Stress and Kloppman?! *faints* DUDE! That just made my night-- seriously. I am in awe of Stress's work and Kloppy, well *glomps him* He's just a great adorable old man. :D

Skittery is amazing, seriously. He's almost as much of a wonder boy as Itey (who is a superhero). Still, he's not Itey, but Skittery is amazing anyway. Me luver him! Make him show up more please? You write him very well.

I realize that this review is very middle-school sounding and that you deserve better. However, I just came back from a show and am still kinda hyped up. When I wake up from my crash tomorrow and read this review, I'll probably smack my forehead and groan. Why am I still going to send it? Good question. So good, it doesn't even have an answer! :D

Okay, enough RB from me. This was a awesome chapter and I loved reading about Polaroid's first few experiences. :) Update soon please and keep on CTB!

Mush love,
-Adren

Whe!! I love it!! It's amazingly awesome!!

...can I tackle Dutchy now? Please please please?! *tackles him anyways and runs away with him*

Hey!!

So, I would've sent a review for the last 2 chapters as well as this one but I was busy with rehearsals and shows for my school's musical, but now since I'm done I'd like to review.

You amaze me.

Wait?? I should probably write more considering you wrote 3 whole chapters worth... one of which was centered around me. Well, here it goes:

You pretty much pegged me[[Especially with my non-existant math skills]] and you better believe how much I squealed as the fan girl I am when I saw that this last chapter started with MY NAME!! Yay! I'm so excited with how this whole fanfic is going. You are quite the writer... AND you made me 'cubical buddies' with one of the people I talk to much on the NML. =] Wow, you're good! Haha... ok, so... unfortunately I don't have time to type anymore.. my older brother has decided to start picking on me for my slaphappy misreading [[Something about 'FREE TEEN PREGNANCY'.. it's a long story, lol]]

CTB and STD!
-Polaroid!

Funny. Made me laugh, that last line. Keep going!

Yes! A timely update. This is quickly becoming a favorite story. All of the characterizations are great. Jack, David, Race, Skittery, Jonathan, Swifty, Itey, Snitch ... all are so true to character. I love your version of Jack, he's just so interesting. Can't wait for more!

-Repeat

Yay for an update! Me likey! I love how Flare, you and Stress showed up, which made me happy. And Snitch and Itey too! *faints* Love those two. :D

Peg, someday, you have to promise me to write a Jonathan one shot fic or something. You're too good at writing him and we need more of that in the world. (hee hee, The World. Lol) That and a Pulitzer one; your Pulitzer parts were also great. Please? *Mush eyes* C'mon, you can't resist the Mush eyes!

Very happily,
Adren