[Kira and Dax come down the stairs dressed as medieval ladies.]
Jadzia DaxI can't believe you did that.
He didn't leave me any choice.
Wait, wait, wait. What did she do?
Jadzia Dax
She knocked out Lancelot.
Jadzia Dax
He's supposed to kiss you.
But I was playing a married woman.
Lieutenant Commander Worf, this is Lieutenant Commander Jadzia Dax, and Major Kira Nerys, our first officer.
[pulling the wimple off] I don't usually dress like this. We were in the holosuite...
So I gathered. [To Dax] You used to be Curzon Dax.
Jadzia Dax
That's right. And I don't usually dress like this either.
Curzon's name is an honoured one among my people.
Jadzia Dax
(in Klingon) Yes, but I'm a lot better-looking than he was.
Jadzia Dax
Everyone's trying to... look out for us. Protect us from ourselves. But in the end, all that matters is how we feel... and what we do about it. Because either way, we're the ones who have to live with the consequences.
That's the tricky part though, isn't it? Living with the consequences. When I'm not with you, when you're not around, it's like part of me is missing. I want to be with you more than anything. But I don't think I can do this.
Jadzia Dax
Can you really walk away from me, from us? After all this time, we're back together. Don't throw that away.
I don't want to. Maybe I need more time. Maybe if I go back to Trill for a while—think it over. I could always come back later.
Jadzia Dax
I wish I could believe that. But ultimately, it comes down to this—if you feel about me the way I feel about you, you won't get on that transport tomorrow. And if you do leave, I think we both know you're never coming back.
[Dax is trying to work, but Virak'kara is staring at her]
Jadzia Dax
Am I really that interesting? You've been standing there staring at me for the last two hours.
VKVirak'kara
You are part of my combat team. I must learn to understand your behaviour, anticipate your actions.
Jadzia Dax
There must be something you'd rather do. Maybe get some sleep?
VKVirak'kara
We don't sleep.
Jadzia Dax
How about getting something to eat?
VKVirak'kara
The white is the only thing we need.
Jadzia Dax
Don't sleep, don't eat. What do you do for relaxation?
VKVirak'kara
Relaxation would only make us weak.
Jadzia Dax
You people are no fun at all. I'm glad I'm not a Jem'Hadar woman.
VKVirak'kara
There are no Jem'Hadar women.
Jadzia Dax
So what do you do? Lay eggs?
VKVirak'kara
Jem'Hadar are bred in birthing chambers. We are able to fight within three days of our emergence.
Jadzia Dax
Lucky you. So let me get this straight—no sleep, no food, no women. No wonder you're so angry. After thirty or forty years of that, I'd be angry too.
VKVirak'kara
No Jem'Hadar has ever lived thirty years.
Jadzia Dax
[puzzled] How old are you?
Jadzia Dax
I would have guessed at least fifteen.
VKVirak'kara
Few Jem'Hadar live that long. If we reach twenty, we are considered honored elders. [leans in] How old are you?
Jadzia Dax
I stopped counting at three hundred.
VKVirak'kara
[amazed] You don't look it.
Jadzia Dax
Thank you.
I was looking forward to tomorrow—to see Kira again, asking, "How was the nebula? And by the way, I cured that blight thing those people had."
Jadzia Dax
It's not a crime to believe in yourself.
These people believed in me, and look where it got them. Trevian was right—there is no cure. The Dominion made sure of that, and I was so arrogant, I thought I could find one in a week!
Jadzia Dax
Maybe it was arrogant to think that. But it's even more arrogant to think that there isn't a cure just because you couldn't find it.
It's funny. I've served on half a dozen different ships and none of them have had cloaking devices except the Defiant. Now that we're not using it, I feel naked.
It is disconcerting, to say the least.
Gentlemen, I feel the same breeze you do.
[Dax smiles]
Jadzia Dax
I don't know. I guess it's just being in the same room as so many naked men.
[Sisko stops O'Brien and Worf from fighting due to cabin fever and pulls them apart]
I said, that's enough! You're Starfleet officers. Now start acting like it!
Jadzia Dax
Tough guys. A little pressure and they buckle. [Sisko rounds on her]
Dax, maybe you haven't noticed, but no one's laughing! Now I know it's hot, we're filthy, tired, and we've got ten isotons of explosives going off outside, but we will never get out of this if we don't pull it together and start to act like professionals.
[after the mission on DS9]
Starfleet Command is waiting for my official report, but every time I try to get it started, I find myself staring at the casualty list and reading the same five names over and over again. T'Lor, Rooney, Bertram, Hoya, Muniz.
Jadzia Dax
It may sound cruel, but we both know that ship out there was worth it. Those five deaths may save five thousand lives, or maybe even five million.
And if I had to make the same trade all over again, I would. But five people are dead. Fine men and women who deserved a lot more than to die on some lonely planet fifty thousand light years away from home.
[quoting one of his instructors at Starfleet Academy] "Always maintain emotional distance between yourself and those under your command."
Jadzia Dax
It's good advice.
And I try to follow it. But it's a lot more complicated outside of the classroom. Did you know that Jake and Muniz have the same birthday? That I performed the ceremony at Hoya's wedding? And Rooney, he could play the trumpet. I heard him at Quark's once and he had the people dancing in the aisles.
Jadzia Dax
I remember. And you know something else I remember about him? How proud he was to wear his uniform. And how proud he was to serve under you. The same as Hoya, T'Lor, Bertram and Muniz. They chose a life in Starfleet. They knew the risks and they died fighting for something that they believed in.
That doesn't make it any easier.
Jadzia Dax
Maybe nothing should.
(examining an injured Quark) A compound fracture of the right radius, two fractured ribs, torn ligaments, strained tendons, numerous contusions, bruises, and scratches. What have you been doing?
You mean, (taking Grilka's hand) what have we been doing?
(Quark and Grilka erupt into naughty laughter)
(unsettled) Never mind. I don't need that particular image running around my head. I'll just treat you.
[He turns around to see Worf and Dax, both bruised and bleeding, entering the infirmary.]
What happened to you two?
Jadzia Dax
Well, if you must know—
[becoming flustered] No! I don't need that particular image, either. In fact, I'm going to stop asking that question altogether! People can come in, I will treat them, and that will be all.
Jadzia Dax
[as the crew of DS9 confront a Dominion armada] Dukat's ship is breaking formation; he's going after the fleet.
Open a channel. [Dukat appears on the viewscreen] Dukat, stop trying to be a hero and get back to the station.
Your concern is touching, Major, but I think you misunderstand me. I'm not attacking the Dominion fleet. I'm joining it.
What are you talking about?
[grinning] I'm afraid I have a confession to make. For the past few months, I've been conducting secret negotiations between Cardassia and the Dominion. And as of last week, Cardassia has agreed to become part of the Dominion.
[appalled] You can't be serious.
Goodbye, Major. You and me on the same side? It never seemed quite... right, did it? [He severs communication. A furious Kira turns to Dax]
Jadzia Dax
[shaking her head] Too late. He's gone
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