DEEP SPACE NINE: "Afterimage" - REV. 08/11/98 - ACT ONE      15.

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					GARAK (Cont'd)
				(turning suddenly to 
				the people behind 
				him)
			Must you stand so close?

	It comes out a little sharper than Garak seemed to 
	have meant it too, and Bashir, O'Brien and Odo 
	aren't sure what to make of it.

	The three officers Garak snapped at are a bit taken 
	aback, but they comply and move out of the way.

					BASHIR
			That was a little harsh.

					GARAK
			I don't like people looming over
			me.
				(standing)
			I have to get back to work.
				(all smiles again)
			Thank you for your company,
			gentlemen.

	And with that, Garak takes his leave. Odo watches 
	him go, and Bashir and O'Brien exchange "what was 
	that all about?" looks. Off this moment...

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