DEEP SPACE: "Crossover" - 03/08/94 - ACT TWO            31.

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					SISKO
			I suppose it's because I amuse her... 
			and she's not easily amused.
				(beat)
			Although, you seem to amuse her too.

	O'Brien arrives...

					O'BRIEN
			You wanted to see me, Mister Sisko?

					SISKO
				(affectionate, but 
				patronizing)
			Hello, Smiley, how are you?

					O'BRIEN
				(not amused)
			It's Miles, Mister Sisko.

					SISKO
			I don't like "Miles" -- that's why I 
			named you "Smiley."  They treating 
			you okay, Smiley?

					O'BRIEN
				(impatient)
			Just fine.  What do you need?

					SISKO
			You don't like me, do you, Smiley... ?

					O'BRIEN
				(beat, measured)
			Not really, Mister Sisko.

					SISKO
				(laughs)
			And you're not afraid to show it, 
			are you... ?  I guess that's why I 
			like you so much.  My impulse driver 
			coil isn't operational.  Take care 
			of it.

					O'BRIEN
			I've got a serious problem down in 
			ore processing that's gotta be fixed 
			or it'll...