being back with bombshell is like breathing again --- natural and effortless. she can only bring herself to harbor a little resentment toward the creative team for putting karen in as marilyn for the duration of the boston run. if she really gives it thought, with the other woman’s friendship with rebecca duvall? she’d had some unfair advantage there, forcing her into a position where she’d been the frontrunner. there’s no karen to be seen now, though, is there? she’s not one to gloat ( openly, at least, though a few innocuous comments to the ensemble members she’s closest with? well, that’s not going to hurt anyone ) but god is it satisfying to be the one on track to bring marilyn to broadway..
it’s not the first rehearsal back in new york, though it’s the first where she’s had any real scene work with the production’s latest dimaggio. she’s interacted with him a little, back in boston, though she’d typically spent her time with the ensemble ( and avoiding derek with admittedly impressive skill ), but it seems important she get to know steve better on her own. the fact that it’ll absolutely make derek jealous to potentially see the two of them leaving rehearsal together is only the icing on the cake.
a grin sits on her lips, hands grasping at the strap of the bag that hangs off her shoulder, as she approaches her leading man. sure, that’s only for the first act, but she’d be lying if she said it wasn’t the most fascinating dynamic in the show for her ( though others come close ). besides, she’s a sucker for their shared songs. “hey. i know julia and tom have changed a few things since boston, and i haven’t really done the show since the workshop. i know it, but i thought it might be a good idea if we ran some things on our own time? it’ll help keep derek semi-docile,” a quick glance is offered over her shoulder in the direction of the creative team, all quietly exchanging comments. god, she hates how disappointed she is that the director doesn’t so much as glance her way --- not that she can claim to be surprised. gaze returns to steve soon enough though. “or we could just discuss each other’s thoughts on marilyn and joe’s relationship? so we’re on the same page creatively. you wanna grab a drink?”
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