"It's a diplomatic mission. We required 2 skilled agents to accompany the Secretary of the Navy on a visit to Britain. The director recommended you two." Tony and Ziva smiled at each other.
"Why do you need us in MTAC though?" Michelle smiled as the Director nodded.
"I wanted to meet my bodyguards." Tony and Ziva stood to attention as the Secretary appeared on the MTAC screen. He smiled as he looked at both of them.
"Yes, you two look good. Good sir, what is your name?" Tony replied clearly.
"It's Anthony DiNozzo, sir. I happen to be a special agent here at NCIS." He turned to Ziva.
"And you madam?" Ziva stood up straighter.
"My name is Ziva David, sir. I was Mossad's liaison officer but now I too am a special agent." She quickly flashed a smug look at Tony which the Secretary noted. He laughed; a big, booming laugh.
"A friendly rivalry I see! It's always good to have a little competition to get the blood simmering and the adrenaline pumping. I know I can trust you Leon." The Director bowed his head humbly.
"I shall see you two tomorrow for lunch," he said to Tony and Ziva. " There I shall get to know you better."
Later
"Mom, I'm hungry." Ziva frowned at Tali. She had been immersed in her story-telling. However, her rumbling tummy told her that she wasn't the only hungry one.
"Yeah! You telling me about a lunch has made me feel like the same thing!" Ziva smiled. It was probably best not to tell them about the lunch just yet...you had to listen to THAT without any interruptions.