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From “Empok Nor” (5x11)

Here’s an awkward conversation that goes pretty well, all things considered.

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O’Brien: I thought you might want to know that we salvaged the plasma manifold. It’s being installed right now. 

Garak: Mission accomplished. 

O’Brien: I guess it didn’t exactly go the way any of us expected. You know there’s going to be an inquest. 

Garak: Yes, I’ve been told that. Chief, I was hoping to ask a favour. 

O’Brien: Don’t worry. Once they know the facts– 

Garak: It’s not about that. I’d like you to express my deepest regrets to Amaro’s wife. I’d talk to her myself, but I’m not sure she’d welcome that.

O’Brien: I’ll tell her. 

Garak: I’d appreciate it. 

O’Brien: Julian tells me the blast broke a couple of your ribs. 

Garak: Well, it could have been worse. If I’d been any closer to that phaser, it would have killed me. 

O’Brien: Don’t take this the wrong way, but that was the plan. 

Garak: I understand. 

O’Brien: I’ll see you around.