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"In Purgatory's Shadow/By Infernos Light" Line-by-Line

[Crawlspace]

(The fibreoptic strands Garak is using as a light source are flickering.)

Garak: I'm sorry, but that's absolutely unacceptable. I'm under enough strain as it is, I can't have you quitting on me. Get a hold of yourself, Garak. After all, you haven't had one of these attacks in years. Yes, this is a tight enclosed space. Yes, there's not a lot of room to move. But a disciplined mind does not allow itself to be sidetracked by niggling psychological disorders like claustrophobia. Besides, this isn't like Tzenketh. The walls won't collapse in on you. Your friends are near by, there's plenty of air, so there's nothing to be concerned about. Focus on the job. You're the only person who can contact the runabout. People are depending on you. Ziyal is depending on you. You promised her you'd come back, and that young lady has had quite enough disappointments in her life without you adding to them, so control yourself. You're stronger than this. A disciplined mind

(And the light goes out)
 
BASHIR: Garak, the panel's open now. You can come out. We've got to get him out of there.

[Crawlspace]

BASHIR: Garak. Garak, you have to stop. You're making too much noise. Garak. Garak.
 
BASHIR: I know. Come on. I think you can take your break a little early.

[Barracks]

(Garak is put to bed, eyes staring.)
BASHIR: It would appear that he suffers from an acute form of claustrophobia. It's a wonder that he lasted as long as he did.
 
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