“Atonement” · Season 4
In this episode: Lennier (2), John Sheridan (1), Susan Ivanova (1), Delenn (1), Stephen Franklin (1), Marcus Cole (1), Zack Allan (1)
[Zack is being fitted for his new Uniform as Chief of Security.]
Oh yeah, I should listen to a Minbari about fashion. I mean, robes? Hoods? No offense, but I've seen Vorlons with more fashion sense.
[The Minbari tailor stabs Zack with the needle.]
She did that on purpose.
Yes, I believe she did. I will deal with this.
[in Minbari] Good work. Give me a moment with the Human, and next time...use a bigger needle.
Yeah, and don't you forget it!
[A hungover and limping Ivanova stumbles out of a transport tube after a Drazi religious celebration, much to Sheridan's surprise.]
What the...?
Don't. Even. Ask.
[After Dukhat compels Delenn to speak before the Grey council]
You look as if you've been terrified into another and better incarnation.
...
[During the Dreaming, Delenn recalls a conversation with her mentor Dukhat.]
Authority should never be used as a club, Delenn.
...
When others do a foolish thing, you should tell them it is a foolish thing. They can still continue to do it, but at least the truth is where it needs to be.
[Lennier brings to Delenn some ancient records after retrieving them from their guardians.]
I managed to...explain matters to them. They will recover, in time.
[Franklin gets testy with Marcus on their cargo shuttle trip to Mars.]
Is this really the best ship you could find?
Yes. [he flicks his pike open, then closes it just as quickly]
Smells like the inside of a Martian pleasure dome on Sunday morning.
Wouldn't know about that.
Don't make me come over there and [flick] take that thing from you.
Helps me relax.
Marcus, this is the kind of conversation that can only end with a gunshot!
Would you like me to sing instead?
No.
You haven't heard me!
Marcus, please!
[the episode ends with Marcus singing the Major-General's Song by Gilbert and Sullivan]
[During the Dreaming, Delenn recalls a conversation with her mentor Dukhat about the Grey Council not wishing to contact the humans.]
Master, may I ask a question? Will you make contact?
No. The Council will be more determined now. I could override their decision, but nothing would be served. Authority should never be used as a club, Delenn.
But then why?
When others do a foolish thing, you should tell them it is a foolish thing. They can still continue to do it, but at least the truth is where it needs to be. They will be most upset with you now. You have embarrassed them. I apologize for that. In my anger, I believe I may have caused you more problems in the future.
No. No, Master. It was an honor.
Don't interrupt when I'm being kind. It does not happen often, Delenn. Raise your eyes and look at me.
[eyes down] It is disrespectful.
I cannot have an aide who will not look up. You will be forever walking into things.
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