DEEP SPACE NINE: "Favor the Bold" - REV. 9/5/97 - ACT ONE     17.

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					ODO 
			I'd rather not discuss Major Kira.

					FEMALE SHAPE-SHIFTER
			I don't see why not. When we 
			link, your feelings for her are 
			made very clear.

					ODO
			Then why do you insist we "talk" 
			about it?

					FEMALE SHAPE-SHIFTER
			Because talking is still important 
			to you. But I promise you, one 
			day it won't be. One day, the 
			Link will be all you need.
				(a beat) 
			And that day is coming soon.

					ODO
				(surprised) 
			Is it?

					FEMALE SHAPE-SHIFTER
				(nodding) 
			It's amazing you've survived this 
			long without it. 
			It's only now, after I've been 
			away from the Great Link myself, 
			that I understand how painful it 
			must have been for you.