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the instinct of the blind insect by plantpet (otterzest)
Fandoms: Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
15 Mar 2022
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Garak is just trying to help. Odo jumps to conclusions. Both come to (embarrassingly sincere) personal revelations.
Set throughout season 4, between “The Way of the Warrior” and “Broken Link.” I think it’s fair to assume that Garak attempted to set Odo up with more people than just that one cafe proprietor.
(Because I know it's why you're here: background Garak/Bashir and Kira/Dax.)
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“I don’t think Dax is such a terrible cultural liaison,” Garak mused. He picked at the remains of his meal. “Other than perhaps yourself, who better to greet a representative of an entirely unknown race?”
Odo frowned. “What makes you say that?”
“My dear Constable, despite our differences, there is one obvious commonality between you, myself, and the lieutenant.” As Odo failed to catch on, he continued: “The three of us - and now this J’naii - we four are the sole representatives of our respective races on this station. Regardless of our wishes, we are ambassadors for our people every day.” He set down his fork. “The main difference being, I suppose, that the average Bajoran has much less… animosity towards Trill or J’naii. As opposed to Cardassia and, now, the Dominion.”
Odo rested his chin on the fist of his free hand. “I see your point.”
Garak shrugged. “Who better to make a newcomer feel welcome, than someone who themselves once did not?”
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I’ve never stopped midway through a story to go and bookmark it immediately. Wow. I’m at a loss for words.
Some of the best character introspection on Garak and Odo that I’ve ever read. And from an angle I’ve never seen before.
After all that I feel silly saying- the plot is also great- but it IS!
NB- update with more gushing when I finally finish.
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An amazing character analysis of Odo and to a lesser extent Garak and Kira. And of course, we love aro/ace rep :)