''Rocks and Shoals'' Line-by-Line

KIRA: Vedek, you just don't understand.

 

YASSIM: You are right. I don't. Maybe tomorrow we will both understand.

 

Starfleet Cavern - Day

SISKO: We'll set up three defensive positions: you and Ensign Gordon on the south ridge; Lieutenant Neeley near the lava tube; Bashir and I in the dunes.

 

DAX: I'll stay here and guard my clothes.

 

NEELEY'S (COM VOICE): Neeley to Captain Sisko.

 

SISKO: Go ahead.

 

NEELEY (COM VOICE): A Jem'Hadar soldier has just approached my position, sir. He says he wants to talk to you. Alone.

 

[Starfleet cavern]

NEELEY: Sir?
(Sisko sends her back out to guard.)

 

SISKO: I'm Captain Benjamin Sisko.

 

REMATA'KLAN: Third Remata'Klan. Two members of your unit are being held at our base camp. We will exchange them for you and your doctor.

 

SISKO: Why do you need a doctor?

 

REMATA'KLAN: The Vorta has been severely wounded.

 

SISKO: And why me?

 

REMATA'KLAN: The Vorta wishes to speak with you.

 

SISKO: It sounds like he wants to trade two low-ranking prisoners for two more valuable ones. Would you accept a deal like that?

 

REMATA'KLAN: No.

 

SISKO: Then why should I?

 

REMATA'KLAN: You shouldn't.

 

SISKO: You're not a very good negotiator are you?

 

REMATA'KLAN: I was not sent to negotiate. I was instructed only to deliver the terms.