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    DEEP SPACE NINE: "Inter Arma... " - REV. 01/08/99 - ACT THREE    29.

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					BASHIR (Cont'd)
			He wanted to know more about the
			Quickening. Specifically,
			whether I knew how to replicate
			the virus... and how to introduce
			it into a population.

					SLOAN
			What did you think of his health?

					BASHIR
			Didn't you hear what I just said?

					SLOAN
			I heard you. Koval wants to get
			his hands on the Quickening.
			It's not news to me that the head
			of the Tal'Shiar is interested in
			biogenic weapons. Pull your head
			out of the sand, and take a look
			around, doctor. These are not
			nice people we're dealing with
			here. Now, answer my question.

	Bashir takes a beat to refocus himself.

					BASHIR
			His eyelids were slightly
			displaced, and there was
			noticeable weakness in his facial
			muscles -- possibly a result of
			compromised neuromuscular
			function. Also his respiration
			seemed irregular.

					SLOAN
			Bottom line?

					BASHIR
			He may have Tuvan Syndrome, but
			if he does it's in the very early
			stages.