Babylon 5 · Season 4
When I said my quarters were cold, I did not mean, 'Oh, I think it's a little chilly in here, perhaps I'll throw a blanket on the bed.' No, I said it was cold, as in 'Oh, my left arm has snapped off like an icicle and shattered on the floor!' This is highly inappropriate, Captain!
[smirking] You're right. There are several other parts of your body I'd much rather see snapped off.
[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.
[Marcus and Franklin are killing time in a cargo hold filled with crates.]
I spy with my little eye...something beginning with "B."
[annoyed] Boxes.
Fine! I spy with my little eye something beginning with "M."
More boxes.
Two in a row.
[deadpan] "And that's when I shot him, Your Honor."
I spy with my little eye something beginning with "E."
I-I give up.
Oh come on.
This better not be what I–
[in unison] Even MORE boxes!
[Ivanova tries to sell smugglers on running EarthGov's blockade.]
We'll upgrade your data systems, and supercharge your engines! And, if you have an accident, we'll repair your ships. And sooner or later, your ships will have accidents.
My pilots don't have accidents.
They will. I'll see to it.
You wouldn't!
Really? I've got a 200-megawatt pulse cannon in the forward cargo bay that says otherwise.
[After discussing recent events with Captain Sheridan, Commander Ivanova walks around his desk and sits in his chair.]
Speaking of which, as of now I'm relieving you of command.
[slightly amused] Ivanova, your sense of humor has always been on the edge of good taste, but—
I'm serious, John.
[defensively] On what grounds?
You haven't taken any personal time in over nine months. And in that time we have broken away from Earth, fought a war, you have been declared dead at least once, and you know how tiring that can be.
There isn't much chance of me winning this argument, is there?
None whatsoever. I never give up when I'm right. Your only option is to surrender.
Who taught you to negotiate like that?
You did.
[impressed and defeated] Oh. Well, then I assume this enforced vacation is to begin immediately.
[Ivanova has already picked up papers from the desk and gotten to work.]
Started when I walked in that door.
[Sheridan praises Ivanova for her telecasts during the Shadow war.]
You have a face people trust.
I'd rather have a face people fear.
That too.
Why not come up with a way to turn the war room into...I don't know...The Voice of the Resistance! Susan, during World War II, the French Resistance used to go on the air for one hour a night, always from a different location, broadcasting the real news about the war. Providing intelligence for the resistance fighters, encouraging Germans to defect. Well, why can't we do the same thing here?
Why do I get the ugly suspicion that you're volunteering me for this job?
I accept your offer!
Touch passion when it comes your way, Stephen. It's rare enough as it is. Don't walk away when it calls you by name.
Before the war, Dukhat wanted to know more about your people, so I began studying your history. I came to the conclusion that of all the races we had encountered, humans were the most dangerous. Because humans form communities. And from that diversity comes a strength that no single race can withstand. That is your strength. And it is that which makes you dangerous.
I'm tired, Delenn. Sometimes I feel as if I've been carrying this station on my back and crawling through broken glass for three years.
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