DEEP SPACE: "The Circle" - 07/12/93 - ACT ONE           15.

16   CONTINUED:

					SISKO
				(even, casual)
			As I understand the position, you 
			report directly to the prophets.  
			But from time to time, I might ask 
			for your help...

					LI
			Commander, anything you need from 
			me, I'll try my best to do... but I 
			know I can never replace Major Kira...

					SISKO
				(to Kira)
			No one could.

	Li recognizes the moment and moves away.

					KIRA
				(heartfelt)
			Thank you, sir.
				(beat)
			Request permission to disembark.

					SISKO
			I'm going to get you back, Major.  I 
			promise that to both of us.

	His words cut through her sadness.  Gratitude.  She manages 
	a small smile.  He nods his permission to leave.  She climbs 
	aboard the Turbolift.

					KIRA
				(beat)
			Docking Bay Three.

	Kira's eyes never leave those of Sisko -- as the Turbolift 
	descends, taking her out of sight.