"The Minbari put great emphasis on art, literature, and music." Yes, but say instead they are decadent people interested only in the pursuit of...of dubious pleasures. The dubious part is very important. It doesn't mean anything, but it scares people every time.
“Point of No Return” · Season 3
In this episode: Londo Mollari (3), John Sheridan (2), Vir Cotto (2), G'Kar (1), Ta'Lon (1)
I thought the purpose of filing these reports was to provide accurate intelligence!
Vir, intelligence has nothing to do with politics!
GSGeneral Smits
Captain. I'm sure you've been following the news.
Yes, sir. If I may ask, what's your opinion?
GSGeneral Smits
My opinion has nothing to do with this, Captain, and neither does yours! Our job is to follow orders from the Commander in Chief and respect the chain of command! If you have different opinions, I suggest you file them in a deep dark place where nobody'll ever find them! Am I clear?
You must understand, Ta'Lon. I have had a revelation!
What kind of revelation?
A most profound and substantial one, Ta'Lon. The kind of revelation that transforms your mind, your soul, your heart--even your flesh--so that you are a new creature, reborn in the instant of understanding.
That was a stirring reply, Citizen G'Kar. Unfortunately, while all answers are replies, not all replies are answers. You did not answer the question that I asked. What do you understand now that you did not understand before?
[over the PA system] This is the Captain. If I can have your attention! As of this time, 0315 Earth Standard Time, I am placing you under arrest for conspiracy to mutiny and failure to obey the chain of command. The order for Night Watch to take over Babylon 5 security came from the Political Office! The Political Office, despite its connection to the President, is a civilian agency outside the direct chain of command! Orders affecting military personnel must come from within the military hierarchy, starting from the President, through the Joint Chiefs of Staff, to your immediate superior officers. A Senator cannot give you a direct order! A governor cannot give you a direct order! And neither can the Political Office! Make no mistake, this is an illegal order! Now, we've contacted Earthdome and requested confirmation of this order through proper channels. But, since we seem to be having trouble with communications, this may take several days. Until then, you have two choices. You can stay where you are, or you can leave, one at a time. On your way out, you'll turn in your link, identicard, and weapons. You'll be restricted to quarters until the revised orders come in. When that happens, anyone who wants to file a complaint against me can do so. Otherwise...have a pleasant stay. Oh, and one other thing. If I were you, I wouldn't use my weapons on the airlocks. They're a solid beryllium alloy. The ricochet is a killer.
MLady Morella
What we are about to say is for your ears only, Ambassador Mollari. We will not repeat it to others in the Royal Court, and suggest you do the same. If it comes out, we will deny this conversation ever took place.
Of course.
MMorella
You have a chance few others will ever have, Mollari. You still have three opportunities to avoid the fire that waits for you at the end of your journey. You have already wasted two others. You must save the eye that does not see. You must not kill the one who is already dead. And at the last, you must surrender yourself to your greatest fear, knowing that it will destroy you. Now if you have failed all the others, that is your final chance for redemption.
I...don't understand!
MMorella
The future reveals itself only reluctantly, Ambassador. Take the sign for what it is. Look for it when it appears!
I will. Thank you!
MMorella
One more thing. You will be Emperor. That part of your destiny cannot be avoided.
I see.
MMorella
[to Vir] You will also be Emperor.
[Vir starts laughing.]
MMorella
Why are you laughing?
I...I thought you were joking!
MMorella
We do not joke in the face of prophecy, Vir.
Lady Morella, please! We cannot both be Emperor!
MMorella
Correct. One of you will become Emperor after the other is dead. That is all we see and all we wish to see.
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