We had filmed scene after scene, moving efficiently through each one as long as Tyler was happy with how they turned out. He was the kind of director who knew exactly what he wanted, and once he got it, we moved right along to the next. I appreciated the pace - it kept my nerves from getting the better of me.
Between setups, we were given short breaks while the crew built and rearranged the sets. During those moments, Harper and I would huddle in a corner or near one of the props, going over lines, practicing inflection, or just quietly grounding ourselves.
By 12:45 in the afternoon, we had already wrapped four scenes, and another set was being prepped as we were dismissed for lunch. Harper and I grabbed our food and sat at one of the folding tables just outside the studio space.
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