"Homefront"/"Paradise Lost" Line-by-Line

SISKO: That a good officer must respect the chain of command. There comes a time when you must to accept the orders of a superior officer, and carry out those orders whether you agree with them or not.

 

LEYTON: I also told you when you became a C.O., you'd feel the same way.

 

SISKO: And you were right. About going after the Tzenkethi, and about me.

 

LEYTON: Without the chain of command, Starfleet would cease to function and we wouldn't stand a chance against our enemies. I'm still your commanding officer, and now more than ever I need you to respect my authority.

 

SISKO: I can't do that. Not this time.

 

LEYTON: Then as of now, I'm relieving you of your post as temporary head of Earth Security and sending you back to Deep Space Nine. Go home, Ben. You don't belong here.

 

Starfleet HQ Garden Night

O'BRIEN: Beautiful evening, isn't it?

 

SISKO: Chief, how'd you get here?

 

O'BRIEN: You know, you don't look so good. Lot on your mind, I bet? How's your father?

 

Sisko: There's no way the Defiant could get here so soon.

 

O'Brien: I didn't say that I came on the Defiant. Tell me the truth, do you really think that phaser rifles will do any good against... Shapeshifters?

 

Sisko: You're not O'Brien.

 

O'BRIEN: Luckily, no. The thought of being locked in the one shape all the time. It's unnatural. Don't bother calling for help. It'll only cut short our conversation, and I do enjoy your company.

 

Sisko: If you have something to say to me, say it.

 

O'CHANGELING: You solids. You are so impatient. I thought we could sit here for a while, maybe go to a bar, have a pint, throw some darts.

 

SISKO: I don't think so.

 

O'CHANGELING: Let me ask you a question. How many changelings do you think are here on Earth right at this moment?

 

SISKO: I'm not going to play any guessing games with you.

 

SISKO: I'm not going to play guessing games with you.

 

^ O'CHANGELING: Ah. What if I were to tell you that there are only four on this entire planet. Not counting Constable Odo of course. Think of it. Just four of us, and look at the havoc we've wrought.

SISKO: How do I know you're telling me the truth?