I have seen what power does, and I have seen what power costs. The one is never equal to the other.
“Epiphanies” · Season 4
In this episode: Alfred Bester (4), John Sheridan (2), Lyta Alexander (2), Zack Allan (2), Londo Mollari (1), G'Kar (1)
[Zack is showing some new security guards the ropes at Customs.]
When you come on duty always check this display. This is where you get your details on who to hold, and who to let through. Anything unusual gets flagged.
[Londo walks through the gate.]
And would I fall under the category of unusual, Mr. Allen?
Well! I didn't think we'd be seeing you again any time soon, ambassador.
Yes, I could tell, from the look of unvarnished joy on your face when I came aboard. Perhaps you would like to take a seat before you are overcome with ecstasy?
No thanks, I'm fine. So what happened, they get tired of you back home?
Tired? No, don't be absurd. Why, the Emperor himself said I would only be allowed to leave over his dead body. I thought, "Well, how strange. Mr. Allan said I would only be allowed back onto Babylon 5 over his dead body." With my busy schedule I'm afraid I can only accommodate so many requests. I'm sorry, Mr. Allan, but I'm afraid you'll simply have to wait your turn! [he leaves]
The only reason that guy is still alive is that half the time I don't know what the hell he's talking about. The other half, I wish I didn't. But that's why it's important to check in on customs on a regular basis. [Bester now appears behind him, surrounded by three security guards.] You never know who's gonna walk in that–
Just a guess, Mr. Allan, but I'd suggest the word you're looking for is "door". Now, please notify the Captain that I'm here. I need to meet with him and the rest of the Command staff ASAP. I assume my usual quarters in the brig are available? I've grown so attached to the place.
For you, Mr. Bester? Always.
[Bester and his security escort move on.]
[sighs] You ever have one of those days?
Psi Cops are trained to make everyone nervous, but Bester can make even other Psi Cops nervous.
Hell, the man can make poison ivy nervous.
Ms. Alexander has no business being here. She's a blip! By all rights, I should arrest her and take her back with me.
Oh, you could do that. And I could nail your head to the table, set fire to it, and feed your charred remains to the Pak'ma'ra. But...it's an imperfect world, and we never get exactly what we want. So get used to it!
[Bester confronts Lyta about her enhanced telepathic abilities.]
You've been keeping me out since I got here. A good question is, why? A better question is, how? I was thinking...I may have spoken rashly before. There may be some value in not turning you over. You're stronger than the last time I saw you.
We all change.
Yes, but this is different. I can feel it. Whatever's happened to you, you have a moral obligation to share it with the Corps, Lyta. The Corps is Mother, the Corps is Father.
In that case, Mr. Bester...I'm an orphan.
[the White Star arrives at Z'ha'dum]
Is that it? It looks like Hell.
That's about right.
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