DEEP SPACE NINE: "Prodigal... " - REV. 11/05/98 - ACT ONE      15.

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	He rushes into the room and hugs her tightly.

					NORVO
			I can't believe you're really here.

					EZRI
			Neither can I.

	He lets her go and stands back for a moment.

					NORVO
			You cut your hair.

					EZRI
			It kept getting in my eyes...
				(re: hairdo)
			You like it?

					NORVO
			It'll take a little getting used
			to.

					EZRI
			I think you've just summed up my
			whole visit.
				(re: painting)
			Is this yours?

	Norvo barely glances at it.

					NORVO
			Mom insisted on hanging it in
			here. I hate it.

					EZRI
			Why?

					NORVO
			The composition is puerile and
			obvious. The colors belong on a
			child's toy and the technique is
			laughable.

					EZRI
			But other than that...

					NORVO
			It's perfect.