A/N: I do not own Rise, that belongs to NBC and the creators/owners. I do not own Hamilton or the song Satisfied. That belongs to Lin Manuel Miranda. So this is chapter 2. It takes place a few days after the party at Robbie's slightly before and/or during the events of We've All Got Our Junk, like mid episode. If I had to give it an approximate timeline. Anyway, I hope you enjoy.
Dry Run and One Small Change
The first thing that every member of a technical team must do is watch the show play out: no interruptions, no huge resets. Maashous isn't entirely certain where the hiccups in the Mazzuchellis' production are: what's broken, what needs fixing, adjusting, new blocking. He can guess sure, but until he sees for himself, he can't truly know. And with he himself playing a supporting role, well this will be difficult to judge.
A few days after the disaster that was Robbie's victory party, and the Philadelphia trip Maashous steers clear of the Mazzuchelli patriarchs and Gordy, whom seem entirely in disciplinary mode, instead allowing himself to be useful by entertaining the youngest Mazzuchellis, Kaitlin and Sadie, as the latest obsession of obsessions plays on the iPhone, Hamilton.
"I remember those soldier boys trippin over themselves to win our praise…"
The two girls dance and perform, and Maashous could honestly picture them one day being involved in Stanton's shows, the next Lilette or Gwen. Just before he is pulled in to take Alexander's part, the pausing of the music and the begging pretty much forcing the techie into the role of temporary performer, Maashous notices Gordy walking to his room, and the barely there glance...or is it a glare? Before he can decipher it, the nearby door slams.
"Gordy was busted." Sadie suddenly starts to explain. "Out all night at Gwen's." This sends the girl and her sister snickering before they resume their Schuyler sister masquerade
Huh… Maashous listens to the girls' rap only half- deciphering. That didn't seem like the whole story. He leaves the room.
"Where are you going?" Sadie asks.
"Sadie, who cares?" Maashous catches Kaitlin's eye sort of grateful. He knows she isn't being mean, just trying to give him his space.
"I'll be back in time for the repeat." Maashous gives a small smile. He doesn't know much about these girls, but he has a feeling it will continue to be on a loop.
Maashous heads in the direction of the kitchen, where he is certain the Mazzuchellis are. He sees Mr. Mazzu bracing against the island. Mrs. Mazzuchelli is sitting in the seat, her hands folded as if in prayer. She releases a breath, it is laced with emotion. Mr. Mazzu walks over and puts a hand on her shoulder. Maashous hesitates as he hears the conversation play out. He doesn't want to interrupt the moment. No interruptions.
He then decides he will sneak in. He goes to the fridge grabbing two water bottles. Mr. Mazzu catches his eye raising his eyebrows. Maashous simply holds up one water bottle, and leaves without a word. He doesn't know if his presence is mentioned, if the subject is changed, because he is already reentering the hall. He places a water bottle on the floor outside Gordy's closed bedroom door, but doesn't knock. This has to be handled carefully.
A/N: Please let me know your thoughts. I'd love to know.