DEEP SPACE NINE: "The Reckoning" - REV. 3/9/98 - ACT TWO      21.

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					SISKO 
			And as Emissary of the Prophets, 
			I'm asking you to give me more 
			time to study it. 
				(pointed) 
			I believe it's the will of the 
			Prophets.

					WINN 
				(flaring) 
			I disagree.

	The Kai produces a BAJORAN PADD.

					WINN
			This is a formal request from the 
			First Minister that you turn over 
			the relic to me.

	Sisko takes the PADD and studies it.

					SISKO 
			You must've been very persuasive. 
			This is the first time you and 
			Shakaar have agreed on anything.

					WINN 
			If you deny his request, I promise 
			you it will damage relations 
			between Bajor and the Federation.

	Sisko makes his decision --

					SISKO 
			The tablet will be on its way to 
			Bajor on the morning transport.

					WINN 
				(smiles) 
			As will I.