DEEP SPACE NINE: "Chimera" - REV. 12/16/98 - ACT ONE        15.

13   THE CHANGELING

	reacts to the sensation. Then as if by instinct, he
	allows --

14   HIS HAND (OPTICAL)

	to go to a GELATINOUS state and merge with Odo's.

15   ODO

	His features are calm, almost solemn, as if he
	understands that it's a sacred trust to share the
	Link with a changeling who hasn't experienced it
	before.

16   ODO AND THE CHANGELING (OPTICAL)

	As their bodies start to come together into A SINGLE
	MASS OF ROILING SHAPESHIFTER ENERGY...

									DISSOLVE TO:

16A  INT. ODO'S QUARTERS - LATER (FORMERLY SCENE 17)

	The Changeling is standing at the window staring out
	at the stars. Odo watches from a discreet distance,
	knowing he's gone through a profound experience.

					CHANGELING
			For the first time in my life...
			I understand how I was meant to
			exist...

	The Changeling turns to look at Odo.

					CHANGELING
			You've given up a great deal to
			stay here.

	For the first time ever, Odo's met someone who can
	fully understand that fact.

					ODO
			I have.
				(beat)
			But I won't have anything to do
			with the Founders and their war.

	The Changeling fixes him with a knowing look.