Lennier quotes from Babylon 5

Lennier

I am about to embark on the mysteries of the "fuel injection system."

Lennier

Delenn, all we know is that we will die. It is only a matter of how, when, and whether or not it is with honor.

Lennier

I managed to...explain matters to them. They will recover, in time.

Delenn

You can look up, Lennier of the Third Fane of Chu'Domo.

Lennier

It is forbidden.

Delenn

I cannot have an aide who will not look up. You will be forever walking into things.[N]

That's really nice! I mean, with the war and all, I figured you folks would...well, you know.

Lennier

There are two castes of Minbari, the warrior caste and the religious caste. The warrior caste would not understand. It is not their way.

Delenn

[slyly] So we will not tell them, and spare them the confusion.

These two sides of your culture, do they ever agree on anything?

Delenn

[soberly] Yes. And when they do, it is a terrible thing. A terrible power, as recent events have shown us. Let us hope it never again happens in our lifetime.

Lennier

Being asked to serve on the Council is a matter of soul, not of flesh. The change you've gone through, it shouldn't matter.

Delenn

But it does, Lennier. I made a decision, and now I must face the consequences.

We are not responsible. It was the leaders of our clan who decided to act without asking the Council or anyone else in the government–not us. Yes, it was foolish--

Lennier

No, not foolish. It was tragic.

Delenn

She has separated from her mother. Please find her.

Lennier

[looks around, somewhat lost] How?

Delenn

[to Lennier] Faith manages.

Delenn

[turning to Markab girl] What is her name?

Mama.

Lennier

Faith manages.

Lennier

Sometimes I get so close, and yet it seems I'm shut out of the important things.

Vir Cotto

It's a useless feeling! The ambassador is definitely going through some changes. He even looks different!

Lennier

Indeed! And now with the military starting to stampede over everyone and everything...

Vir

People coming and going and secret meetings!

Lennier

You never know what it's all about. Until later, when it's too late.

Vir

And they never listen to us.

[in unison] Makes me nervous!

Vir

Same time tomorrow?

Lennier

Sure.

Sheridan

Tell me, Commander...have you ever wondered what would happen if you opened a jump point while inside a jump gate?

Ivanova

No! And neither should you! EarthForce experimented with the idea during the Minbari War. They called it the Bonehead Maneuver. [to Lennier] No offense.

Lennier

[more curious than offended] None taken.

I said "Sheila," "Sheila," I says, "you change that vid channel one more time and I'm outta here, you got it?" Well, she did, I did, and here I am! You shoulda seen the look on her face, let me tell you! But it's great! I get to meet all kinds of people! I mean, look! Me sitting next to you, a Minbari! You know, us in that war and all. But I don't hold a grudge, no sir! You know what? I say live and let live! You know, look, I got hair, you got a bone! So where you goin'?

Lennier

Home. I have been diagnosed with Netter's Syndrome. Since I have only seven days to live, I thought I would return home to put my affairs in order before the end.

Netter's Syndrome? I've had a few syndromes, but I've never heard of that one.

Lennier

Neither had I. Apparently it's spread by physical contact.

Uh, I gotta make a call. [He gets up and walks away, while the sleeping human rolls off of Lennier's shoulder.]

Lennier

[to himself] I will do penance later.

Delenn

Welcome back! How do you feel?

Lennier

As though a great many heavy objects had fallen on me. But I suspect I will live.

Sheridan

Full power! Give me everything you've got!

Lennier

If I were holding anything back, I would tell you.

We don't talk to security. Why should we talk to you?

Marcus Cole

Because if you don't, then in five minutes, I will be the only person at this table still standing.

Marcus

Five minutes after that, I'll be the only person in this room still standing.

Marcus

Bugger! Now I have to wait for someone to wake up!

Lennier

I would advise against it. [looks at the wreckage] I see they trained you well back home.

Marcus

Well, they said I was carrying around a lot of repressed anger.

Lennier

And?

Marcus

I'm not repressed anymore!

Delenn

It should come as no surprise. We knew the warrior caste was unhappy with our activities.

Lennier

Unhappy?! Delenn, he's planning to kill you!

Delenn

That is...one interpretation.

Lennier

He said he would use any and all means necessary. I respectfully suggest that he intends to go far beyond harsh language.