DEEP SPACE: "THE SEARCH" - REV. 07/08/94 - ACT TWO         33.

24   CONTINUED:	(2)

	Odo sits with his back turned to Quark, who realizes that 
	Odo is completely ignoring him.  Quark tries to change the 
	subject, hoping for some conversation... any conversation.

					QUARK
				(continuing)
			So... what's your role on this little 
			adventure?  Providing security no 
			doubt?
				(no response)
			Well, of course you are.  I mean why 
			else would you be here?  I can tell 
			you I feel much safer now, just 
			knowing that you're along, because I 
			know you can be trusted to --

	Odo finally cuts him off... and his tone and look are much 
	harsher and meaner than we've ever heard him address Quark 
	in the past.

					ODO
			I've held this shape for sixteen 
			hours... I have to revert back to my 
			liquid state, but I don't want you 
			to watch and... gawk at me...

					QUARK
			I completely understand.  This is a 
			very private moment and I won't 
			interfere.
				(turns around)
			This won't be so bad... sharing 
			quarters, that is... we might even 
			find that we --

					ODO
				(harsh)
			I have no interest in speaking to 
			you, or in listening to your witless 
			prattle.  So stay out of my way, or 
			you'll regret the day you ever met 
			me.

	A chill runs up Quark's spine and he reacts as if someone 
	just slapped him across the face.  Quark falls silent and 
	Odo MORPHS into his pail.