DEEP SPACE NINE: "The Muse" - REV. 02/20/96 - ACT TWO       23.

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	Something about how quickly she says this gets Odo's 
	attention. He studies her for a beat, then orders from 
	the replicator.

					ODO
			Gavaline tea...

					LWAXANA
			Hot.

	We hear the SOUND of the replicator working.

					LWAXANA
				(re: jungle gym)
			Is this for shape-shifting... ?

					ODO
				(surprised she knows)
			Yes, actually. Most people think
			it's a sculpture.

					LWAXANA
			Well, what do most people know?

	Odo hands her the CUP of tea.

					LWAXANA
			Thank you...

	She turns, heads for the door. Before she gets there, 
	she turns back, wanting to say something.

					LWAXANA
			May I ask you something, Odo?
				(gently)
			Are you over her?

	Lwaxana sees Odo's guard go up.

					LWAXANA
			Don't worry, I'm not going to
			throw myself at you if you say
			yes.

	It's not easy for Odo to talk about his feelings, but 
	Lwaxana knows his secret, so he answers.

					ODO
			Major Kira is involved with First
			Minister Shakaar now.

					LWAXANA
			How sad...