DEEP SPACE: "The Homecoming" - 07/02/93 - ACT FOUR         47.

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					SISKO
			Enjoy it while you can.  Judging 
			from the crowd on the Promenade, a 
			moment is all you're going to get.

					LI
				(subdued)
			I thought they'd have forgotten me 
			by now.

					SISKO
				(tongue in cheek)
			It appears you were wrong.

					LI
			This morning I was a slave and tonight 
			I'm a hero.

					SISKO
				(sympathetic)
			It must seem a little overwhelming.

	Li sits down.  His wound hurts, he's tired but he smiles 
	wryly.

					LI
			I'll tell you what is overwhelming, 
			Commander.  It's knowing that 
			something I've waited for my whole 
			life has finally happened.
				(a beat)
			The Cardassians are gone... we've 
			won.
				(a beat)
			You've been there recently. What's 
			it like, a free Bajor?

					SISKO
			I think you'll be pleased... for the 
			most part.

					LI
			"Most part"?

					SISKO
			Bajor lacks strong leadership.