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     DEEP SPACE NINE: "Rocks & Shoals" - REV. 8/15/97 - ACT ONE     14.

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					REMATA'KLAN 
			I understand.

	Keevan looks up sharply -- was that a jab at him? But 
	there is no hint of anything untoward in Remata'Klan's 
	expression, only the mask of obedience.

					KEEVAN 
			How long until we re-establish 
			communications?

	Remata'Klan glances over at the Jem'Hadar working on 
	the communications rig.

					REMATA'KLAN 
			Seventh Yak'Talon estimates it 
			will take at least ten days before 
			we can attempt a low-power test.

					KEEVAN
			Ten days...

	Keevan closes his eyes, exhausted just by the thought.

					REMATA'KLAN 
			It is time for the White.

	Keevan opens his eyes and motions acquiescence with his 
	hand. Remata'Klan nods to an N.D. Jem'Hadar, who 
	quickly brings the distinctive locked container of 
	White over to the Vorta and sets it down on the cave 
	floor. The case has been battered and scorched. All 
	the Jem'Hadar start to move toward the White, eager for
	the next dose of the drug.

	Keevan works the security lock on the case. The top 
	rises, but only Keevan can see inside the case. He 
	looks into the case for a moment... sees something 
	there that he knows is very bad news... but he cannot 
	let any of the Jem'Hadar know. He proceeds with the 
	ritual.