DEEP SPACE: "The Storyteller" - REV. 2/04/93 - ACT ONE       15.

17   CONTINUED:	(2)

					BASHIR
			Why?

					SIRAH
			Because you are not the one I've 
			been waiting for.

	That doesn't exactly clarify matters, but Bashir turns to 
	O'Brien.

					BASHIR
			Chief... he wants to see you.

	O'Brien rises.  The Sirah waves him over.

					SIRAH
			Come closer.

	O'Brien looks to Bashir, who gives a "don't ask me" shrug.  
	O'Brien approaches the bed.  The Sirah grabs hold of his 
	hand then smiles with satisfaction.

					SIRAH
				(to O'Brien)
			I knew the prophets wouldn't fail 
			us.
				(a beat)
			You may leave now...
				(to Bashir)
			Both of you.

	Bashir is about to argue, then thinks better of it.

					BASHIR
				(to Hovath)
			See that he stays in bed.

	As Bashir and O'Brien head for the door.

					O'BRIEN
			What was that all about?

					BASHIR
			I haven't a clue.

	They EXIT.