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 womanâs friendship with rebecca duvall? sheâd had some unfair advantage there,  forcing her into a position where sheâd been the frontrunner. thereâs no karen to be seen now, though, is there? sheâs not one to gloat ( openly, at least, though a few innocuous comments to the ensemble members sheâs closest with? well, thatâs not going to hurt anyone ) but god is it satisfying to be the one on track to bring marilyn to broadway.. Â
itâs not the first rehearsal back in new york, though itâs the first where sheâs had any real scene work with the productionâs latest dimaggio. sheâs interacted with him a little, back in boston, though sheâd 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 itâll 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, thatâs only for the first act, but sheâd be lying if she said it wasnât the most fascinating dynamic in the show for her ( though others come close ). besides, sheâs a sucker for their shared songs.  âhey. i know julia and tom have changed a few things since boston, and i havenât 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? itâll help keep derek semi-docile,â  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 doesnât so much as glance her way --- not that she can claim to be surprised. gaze returns to steve soon enough though.  âor we could just discuss each otherâs thoughts on marilyn and joeâs relationship? so weâre on the same page creatively. you wanna grab a drink?â  Â
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