DEEP SPACE NINE: "Return to Grace" - 12/07/95 - ACT THREE     26.

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	But Dukat's buoyant mood has a deeper reason.

					DUKAT
			Ironic isn't it?

	Kira senses that her conversation with Dukat is about
	to take an uncomfortable turn.

					KIRA
			Why is it that every time you
			smile, I want to leave the room?

					DUKAT
			I suppose it's because my charm is
			overwhelming.
				(a beat)
			But you must admit, it is rather
			amusing. When we destroy that
			bird of prey, it will no doubt go
			a long way toward restoring my
			reputation. And I'll have you to
			thank for it.

					KIRA
			I'm trying not to think about
			that.

					DUKAT
			Major, why are you so reluctant to
			face the obvious? We make an
			excellent team.

					KIRA
			We're not a team, Dukat. And we
			have nothing in common. The only
			reason I'm helping you is because
			those Klingons killed fifteen
			Bajoran diplomats...

					DUKAT
			There were Cardassians on that
			outpost, too.

					KIRA
			Maybe. But all you care about is
			redeeming yourself in the eyes of
			the Cardassian government. You've
			seen an opportunity for
			advancement and you're grabbing
			it.