After Misato’s lines, there is a pause before Ritsuko starts to speak off-screen.
MISATO:“Yes, sir.”
---short pause ---
RITSUKO (OFF):“You’ve come up with yet another...”
FreakyFilmFan4ever: This is either a graphic match technique being used to transition between scenes, or Misato is finishing recounting her discussion with Gendo to Ritsuko. I'm inclined to think the former is true every time I watch it.
Leighton: I can't help but notice the character design fluctuations even occuring between scenes. I mean compare this scene to 086. Her nose has seemed to have dropped down / her face is longer.
NemZ: That nose looks like a pair of sinus cavity holes. Did it spite your face, Misato?
The camera tracks back after Ritsuko starts to speak
Ritsuko is behind Misato on the escalator, looking exasperated.
RITSUKO (ON):“...reckless plan, I see. Operations Chief Katsuragi-san”
Translator's Note: Operations Chief (sakusen buchou 作戦部長) is highlighted in the original.
Kendrix: Ritsuko addressing her with her rank creates a feeling of distance, emphasizes her disapproval.
There's always that little subplot with Misato, about just how far she'll go to defeat the Angels as her rather creative plans become more and more of a gamble. There was always a certain Ahab-ish undertone there, mostly in the action arc. Usually, Ritsuko is the one to call her out, following the rationality vs emotion/"gut feeling" contrast that's was built up between them in the beginning.
