In Purgatory's Shadow

"You know, I think that actually helped my back."

"You want me to sponsor your application to Starfleet Academy?"

"What do you think?"

"I... think it is a bad idea."

"The man is a heartless, cold-blooded killer."

"Like I said, he's a Cardassian!"

"Elim. Promise me one thing."

"I'm listening."

"Don't die here. Escape. Live."

"Let me guess. So I can make the Dominion pay for what they've done to you."

"You wouldn't deny an old man his revenge, would you?"

"I'll do as you ask, on one condition…That you don't ask me this favor as a mentor, or a superior officer… but as a father asking his son."

"You're not my son."

"Father, you're dying. For once in your life, speak the truth."

"I should have killed your mother before you were born. You have always been a weakness I can't afford."

"So you've told me. Many times. Listen, Enabran. All I ask is that for this moment, let me be your son."

"Elim, remember that day…in the country. You must've been almost five."

"How can I forget it? It was the only day."

"I can still see you, on the back of that riding hound. You must've fallen off a dozen times. But you never gave up."

"I remember limping home…You held my hand."

"I was very proud of you, that day."