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Post by Ziva David on Dec 12, 2007 5:26:07 GMT -5
Ziva David rarely flinched away from her work, today she stood and approached the windows, standing to stare out of them, seeming distracted.
Her brown-black hair fell into brown eyes, her tan skin paler than usual, her outfit simple but neat. She watched Abby with a little concern, wondering what the girl was doing wandering around the lake outside.
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Post by Jeanne Benoit on Dec 12, 2007 5:44:28 GMT -5
Jeanne approched Ziva slowly, know that the other woman could break her in half easily. Jeanne's hair was pulled back into a ponytail, and her white pants were complimented by her pale blue top.
"Ziva," Jeanne spoke softly. "Are yo okay?"
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Post by Ziva David on Dec 12, 2007 5:46:57 GMT -5
Ziva half-turned, surprised by the voice from nearby. "Hm.. yeah." She lied, going back to watching Abby for a moment or two, then sighing. "No... actually, I'm not." She gave Abby a final glance and turned back to Jeanne. "We damn near lost a team member today..."
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Post by Jeanne Benoit on Dec 12, 2007 5:56:24 GMT -5
Jeanne nodded sadly. "I know. But none of us could have prodicted that." She smiled softy. "Anyway, we didn't. Kate is stronger than we give her credit for, you know that." She took a step closer to Ziva.
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Post by Ziva David on Dec 12, 2007 5:58:29 GMT -5
"Abby wouldn't be able to stand it." Ziva replied softly. "I can't help... I can't help thinking it was my fault." She murmured finally. "I've never had a proper family... you know that? Never had anyone care as much as you... or anyone on the team." She added a quieter. "I'd hate to screw it up now."
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Post by Jeanne Benoit on Dec 12, 2007 6:13:16 GMT -5
"You won't." Jeanne replied, softly but firmly. "I won't let you." She stepped closer to Ziva, looking her in the eye. "And it is not your fault. You can't think that."
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Post by Ziva David on Dec 12, 2007 6:15:18 GMT -5
"How can I not? I shouldn't have let her go in alone..." Ziva replied sadly. "None of us should but she was teamed up with me..." She spoke softly. "I feel so... useless."
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Post by Jeanne Benoit on Dec 12, 2007 6:27:39 GMT -5
Jeanne shook her head. "Kate would have gone in wether you let her or not. You couldn't have stoped her. None of us could." Jeanne rested a gentle hand on Ziva's back. "Please, don't beat your self up about it?"
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Post by Ziva David on Dec 12, 2007 6:29:22 GMT -5
"I can't stop thinking about it Jeanne..." Ziva sighed. "Guess I just need to move on." She spoke weakly. "Think the director would mind if I took a break? if we both did?"
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Post by Jeanne Benoit on Dec 12, 2007 6:50:53 GMT -5
Jeanne smiled softly. "I don't think so." She wrapped an arm around Ziva, supporting her, both emotionally and physically.
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Post by Ziva David on Dec 12, 2007 6:52:53 GMT -5
Ziva sighed and shifted closer, wrapping an arm tight around Jeanne's waist, gently kissing her cheek. "So... office or the elevator?"
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Post by Jeanne Benoit on Dec 12, 2007 7:03:06 GMT -5
Jeanne couldn't help but laugh, giving Ziva a smirk. "Are you serious?"
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Post by Ziva David on Dec 12, 2007 7:04:40 GMT -5
"If you want me to be..." Ziva teased. "We could always leave... head back home."
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Post by Jeanne Benoit on Dec 12, 2007 7:11:28 GMT -5
"And leave the rest of the team here to finish the case?" Jeanneshook her head. "With Kate and Abby gone, we're running out people." But Jeanne was still pulling Ziva towards the elevator.
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Post by Ziva David on Dec 12, 2007 7:13:15 GMT -5
Ziva smirked and let her pull. "Steady Jeanne..." She murmured. "Else they'll figure it out."
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