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     DEEP SPACE NINE: "In the Pale... " - REV. 2/11/98 - ACT FOUR    39.
                           ACT FOUR                             

	FADE IN:

35   INT. WARDROOM (OPTICAL)

	Sisko is sitting with Vreenak over in the "lounge" area 
	of the Wardroom. They each have something to drink, 
	but only Vreenak seems interested in his beverage.

					VREENAK
				(re: glass) 
			A fair approximation. But 
			somewhat lacking in aroma. Real 
			kali-fal should forcibly open 
			one's sinuses well before the 
			first sip.

					SISKO
			We don't have much experience in 
			replicating Romulan beverages. Of 
			course, all that would change if we 
			were allies instead of cold warriors.

					VREENAK 
			You are persistent, I'll grant you 
			that, captain. But I'm afraid 
			dogged determination isn't enough 
			to change the reality of your 
			situation. Time is definitely not 
			on your side.
				(beat) 
			The Dominion shipyards are working 
			at one hundred percent capacity -- 
			your facilities are still being 
			rebuilt. The Dominion is breeding 
			legions of Jem'Hadar soldiers every 
			day -- you're experiencing a 
			manpower shortage. But more 
			important, the Dominion is resolved 
			to win the war, no matter what the 
			cost -- and we both know the 
			Federation has already put out peace 
			feelers.
				(beat) 
			Now I ask you, captain -- in all 
			candor -- if you were in my 
			position, which side would you 
			choose?