To go a little further, Ziva doesn't really see what's beyond her nose, so to speak. In her line of work, this is a necessary tool. Once she is convinced of something, it's difficult to make her see any other option. I have no doubt that's saved her life a lot of times. Kate was the type of investigator who could see various options and paths to a crime. This was necessary in Kate's line of work.
Now you take these two characters who had been at their jobs for years, and that attitude and behavior has to filter into the everyday lives. Ziva became more succinct, direct and to the point. Kate had the luxury of being allowed to be more conversational and see a much bigger picture.
Take these attitudes and behaviors and move them into the personal relationships they have with other people. Kate had the time and ability to go with a lighter touch when it came to practical jokes whereas Ziva goes for the jugular. Kate might go for the hurt but Ziva would go for the pain.
Then there's Tony who has to deal with both of them. ;)
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on 2009-01-29 08:55 pm (UTC)Now you take these two characters who had been at their jobs for years, and that attitude and behavior has to filter into the everyday lives. Ziva became more succinct, direct and to the point. Kate had the luxury of being allowed to be more conversational and see a much bigger picture.
Take these attitudes and behaviors and move them into the personal relationships they have with other people. Kate had the time and ability to go with a lighter touch when it came to practical jokes whereas Ziva goes for the jugular. Kate might go for the hurt but Ziva would go for the pain.
Then there's Tony who has to deal with both of them. ;)