Deep Space Nine · Season 3, Episode 20
“Improbable Cause” · Season 3, Episode 20
In this episode: Elim Garak (3), Julian Bashir (2)
[after Bashir tells the story of The Boy Who Cried Wolf]
The point is, if you lie all the time, nobody's going to believe you even when you're telling the truth.
Are you sure that's the point, Doctor?
Of course. What else could it be?
That you should never tell the same lie twice.
The truth is usually just an excuse for the lack of imagination.
Is there anything you need me to do while you're gone?
Like what?
I don't know— Any unfinished business?
Actually, Doctor, there is something. If you go into my quarters and examine the bulkhead next to the replicator, you'll notice there’s a false panel. Behind that panel is a compartment containing an isolinear rod. If I'm not back within 78 hours, I want you to take that rod and eat it.
Eat it?!
Um-hum.
You're joking.
Yes, Doctor, I am.
Very. Funny.
I thought so! But the answer to your question, Doctor, is, “No. There is nothing you can do for me while I'm away.”
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