"The Search" Line-by-Line!

[Enterprise1981]

[Commander's office]

QUARK: I'm a little confused, Commander. You want me to go with you to the Gamma Quadrant to help you locate the Founders?

 

[BlueStuff]

SISKO: See? It's not so confusing after all.

 

[Enterprise1981]

QUARK: You're joking with me, aren't you? Having a little fun with Quark?

 

[BlueStuff]

SISKO: I'm quite serious.

 

[Enterprise1981]

QUARK: You can't be. I'm not a diplomat, or an explorer, or a tactical officer, or whatever else you might need on this trip. Now, if you need a caterer, I'll be happy to loan you a new replicator that I just got from...

 

[BlueStuff]

SISKO: Eight months ago, you helped the Nagus establish a trade agreement with the Karemma. Tulaberry wine, I believe. The Karemma are part of the Dominion.

 

[Enterprise1981]

QUARK: A minor part, a very minor part.

 

[BlueStuff]

SISKO: They might still be able to help us contact the Founders. Since you're experienced in dealing with the Karemma, it seems to me you're the logical person to-

 

[Enterprise1981]

QUARK: Actually, my brother Rom did most of the talking. I think he'd be better suited for this mission. (Ah, yes, credit or blame his idiot brother when it suits him.)

 

[BlueStuff]

SISKO: Not Rom, you.

 

[Enterprise1981]

QUARK: But why? Rom only has a son to think about. I have a business.

 

[BlueStuff]

SISKO: You.

 

[Enterprise1981]

QUARK: I'm sorry, Commander, but I must refuse. My last experience with the Jem'Hadar was not a pleasant one and I have no intention of repeating it. Now, there's no way you can legally force me to do this. (Sisko produces a staff. A staff with a golden Ferengi head for decoration.) The scepter of the Grand Nagus???

 

[BlueStuff]

SISKO: I had a chance to discuss this mission with him on my way back from Earth. He seemed to agree with me, unless peaceful contact can be established with the Founders, business opportunities in the Gamma Quadrant might suddenly dry up. He also agreed with me that you are the perfect man to help me.

 

[Orac]

Quark: I don't believe it.

 

[BlueStuff]

SISKO: Which is why he sent this along. He thought it might convince you of the high value he holds for the success of this mission. Now, are you going to defy the wishes of the Grand Nagus himself?

 

[Enterprise1981]

QUARK: No, no, of course not. I'm happy to serve the Nagus any way that I can.

 

[BlueStuff]

SISKO: Thank you, Quark. I knew I could count on you. (Quark turns to leave) Quark, aren't you forgetting something?
(Sisko holds out the staff, and Quark kisses the head)

 

[Orac]

[Wardroom]

(Sisko is staring at map 580813 on the monitor when Dax enters.)

Dax: I just thought you'd like to know that the Defiant'll be ready at oh seven hundred hours.

 

[BlueStuff]

SISKO: Did it pass the Chief's inspection?