Major Kira Nerys and Odo in “The Abandoned”

Major Kira Nerys

[referring to the Jem'Hadar youth] How long do you think you're going to be able to control him?

Odo

I'm not trying to control anybody. I'm just trying to give him some choices other than becoming a laboratory specimen or a Jem'Hadar soldier.

Major Kira Nerys

I never thought I would say this to you, Odo, but you are listening to your heart, not your head. That boy was created in a laboratory! His body, his mind, his instincts, are all designed to do one thing; to kill.

Odo

My body, mind, and instincts were designed to be a Founder. You were trained to be a terrorist. But each of us chose to be something different. I just want to give him the same chance we've had!

Major Kira Nerys

All right. Give him a chance. Just don't forget: he is a Jem'Hadar. He's dangerous.

Odo

I'm well aware of the risk, Major.

Major Kira Nerys

I hope so."