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Cote de Pablo as Ziva David in NCIS | 10.04 “Lost at Sea”

“and where we are now… never again.” ❤️‍🩹

ziva is so quick to make it clear she’s not over tony. it seems ridiculous that she even suggests they’d never be together again in the first episode when we watch her fall again, hard, fast & wholeheartedly, for the only man she’s really ever loved just a few episodes later.

but we also find out that sophie shared with her tony was dating someone; i think she takes the news of something like that coming from a friend to mean whatever tony & nicole are to each other is enough that it’s worth mentioning aka it’s IMPORTANT.

we watch her driving along, the little bite of her lip when she’s listening to tony discuss being really interested in another woman. the way she tries to play it desperately cool when he suggests going to his girlfriend’s house to hide out. her answer in therapy is makes so much sense when you watch this scene.

so i don’t think never again was dramatic, i think it’s ziva protecting herself & her feelings that have never gone away because tony is seemingly moving on. she’s not out of line with dr. lang, she’s deflecting.

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i don't think i'll ever be over how quietly loving, intimate and affectionate this is... 🫠🫠🫠

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7x02 // Reunion

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Underused Microexpressions for Attraction

We’ve done lip biting to death... Let’s evolve.

• Eyes flicking to someone’s mouth mid-sentence • Forgetting what they were about to say • Leaning in unconsciously • Mirroring posture without realizing • Smiling at something that wasn’t that funny • Adjusting hair or clothes when the other person enters • Noticing and remembering details no one else bothers to • A pause before pulling their hand away • Shoulders softening • Looking away first and then back again • Swallowing before speaking • Voice lowering slightly • Turning their body fully toward the other person • A delayed reaction to a touch

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Alternatives to 'said'

When character is angry:

Snapped

Spat

Snarled

Hissed

Barked

...or sad:

Choked

Mumbled

Managed

Croaked

Murmured

...or if they're feeling nervous:

Stammered

Babbled

Rambled

Muttered

Squeaked

...and even when flirting:

Coaxed

Purred

Teased

Hummed

Crooned

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Types of Flirting

SUBTLE: giving looks, brushing hands, little comments that could be mistaken for an innocent compliment

PLAYFUL: lighthearted teasing & banter, exaggerated reaction, poking fun at behaviours, playful shoves, feigned offense, "Oh, you think you're funny, do you?"

SUGGESTIVE: straightforward, complimenting looks, casual physical touch, dirty jokes, expressing desire, "We could always sneak out somewhere quieter."

ROMANTIC: head over heals, thoughtful gestures, blushing, classically romantic gestures (holding doors, holding an umbrella, bringing coffee in the morning), "My soul knows yours from another lifetime and calls for yours in this one too."

ANXIOUS: freaking out over every text and interaction, discussing every move with their friends,

BOLD: direct, no subtly, relationships always labelled, "I've really liked being around you. Could I maybe take you on a date sometime?"

SHY: nervous, insecure, showing no interest until they are sure the other is interested, fidgeting, daydreaming about what could be if they had the courage to confess, using excuses to be close to them, "Um... you look really good today."

CARETAKING: acts of service, protectiveness, checking in, bringing snacks, offering jacket, fixing things, walking them home, "Brought you coffee; it's still warm."

CASUAL & INTENSE: platonic flirting with no further intentions, way over the top at times, effortless, fun, teasing, maybe eventually leading to more, "You look great, please break my back and reshape my inner organs."

[Prompt Calender: February 9th, International Flirting Week]