DEEP SPACE NINE: "The Reckoning" - REV. 3/9/98 - ACT FOUR     42.

41   ON WINN - PENITENT'S POV

	The Kai has carefully placed herself between the 
	faithful and Kira, in order to share the Prophet's 
	spotlight. Kira remains hauntingly oblivious.

					WINN 
			Tera dak ihsehelm ran embah...

					ALL
			... de-ram ta-MEEN...

42   SISKO AND ODO

	observe the spectacle from nearby.

					ODO
			The last transports are standing 
			by.

	Sisko approaches the Kai.--

					SISKO
			Eminence.

	Some of the pilgrims raise their heads at the sound of 
	Sisko's voice, others continue in silent prayer. The 
	Kai gestures that the worshipers continue, turns to 
	Sisko.

					WINN 
			Emissary.

	Sisko isn't interested in challenging the Kai, so he 
	pitches his voice low.

					SISKO
			These people have to leave.

	Winn doesn't appreciate having her moment interrupted 
	by Sisko. She keeps a smile on her face in case 
	anyone's looking.

					WINN 
			We're offering prayers for the 
			Prophet's victory.

					SISKO
			The Prophets will hear your 
			prayers wherever you are. It 
			isn't safe here.

	Winn stands firm, determined not to let Sisko upstage 
	her. She smiles reasonably --