DEEP SPACE NINE: "Shadows and... " - REV. 08/11/98 - ACT FOUR    45.

75   CONTINUED:

					KIRA 
			You know I can't do that, 
			admiral.

					CRETAK 
			Be aware, that I'm authorized to 
			use whatever force is necessary 
			to see that our medical supplies 
			reach their destination. 
				(a beat) 
			However, I'm also authorized to 
			seek a negotiated settlement...

					KIRA
			My government has made its 
			position quite clear. There will 
			be no negotiations of any kind as 
			long as there are Romulan weapons 
			on Derna.

					ROSS 
			Damn it, colonel -- if you open 
			fire on those ships, we all lose. 
			The only way to beat the Dominion 
			is to keep our Alliance intact.

					CRETAK 
			Besides, I would hate to see you 
			throw your life away.

					KIRA
			Your concern is touching, 
			senator. But I'm not dead yet.

	Kira hits a panel to end the transmission.

76   NEW ANGLE

	as Kira turns to Odo.

					ODO 
			At least not for another six 
			minutes.

	Kira and Odo exchange a small, tense smile.

77   INT. WARDROOM

	Ross and Cretak are also feeling the pressure.