#But really we didn't see anyone else in that episode apart from Sisko after that seen

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Wish wish wishhhh we'd seen the reactions of Julian's friends to the enhancements reveal. Miles' was lovely, ofc, but we got like, a slice of Sisko and then crickets.

And obviously Garak's reaction would have been priceless, but also what about Jadzia? And Kira? And Odo? And and and... I just feel so robbed every time I remember we didn't see it :(

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DS9 3x23 Family Business thoughts (I'm re-watching, so beware spoilers for future episodes!)

(30/05/2023)

"You only cook Hungarian food when you're in a really good mood." "You know, I always said you are a smart child." :3 I love them

"He's a very dedicated student." Rom's proudness of Nog!

"Brunt. F.C.A." Ohh, had forgotten how fun he is to hate!

"But you haven't even told me what I'm being charged with." "No. I haven't." This is weirdly reminiscent of Cardassia... Oh, of course, apart from the requirement to bribe.

"Odo, I'm holding you personally responsible for the safety of my bar and my personal possessions for as long as I'm off the station." It's very telling that Quark doesn't trust anyone like he trusts Odo.

"You know, the rate we go through runabouts, it's a good thing the Earth has so many rivers." XD you know, now I'm wondering if all the commanders who have runabouts have like a central Google doc of all the rivers they've claimed so no two runabouts are accidentally named after the same river. 

"Have you met her yet?!" Jadzia is SO dramatic, blocking him off the stairs like that XD

"What did I tell you about contradicting me?" "You told me not to do it." "That's right. So you're going to stay here and watch over the bar while I'm gone." "No, I'm not."

Rom being able to stand up against Quark when it's for his family <3

"My house is my house." Again, a human phrase with a twist found in an alien language - fascinating

Ishka is the most wonderful character. I love how much we learn about her in just the first few sentences.

"Are you sure this is absolutely necessary?" I love them trying to rescue their dartboard.

"Your lucky dartboard?" ... "A little defensive, aren't they?" Love Sisko's gentle teasing 

"The chief told me." Miles' glare when Julian puts him on the hook to explain XD 

"Exactly how many people has Jake told about this woman?" "Everyone-" The way Miles turns around hoping he won't have to say anything more on the subject XD

"I know he can be headstrong and overbearing... not to mention mean... and insulting - and rude..." Rom's expression when he says "mean" 💔

"...but he's not all bad. He works hard. You should see the bar. It's thriving!" Rommmm, Quark does not deserve you!

"I don't think Quark knows how lucky he is to have a brother as loyal as you." I see you haven't told her about that time you conspired to kill Quark, then 😅

"It means Moogie's got the lobes for business." Rom looks so stunned, Quark's just disappointed 

"You're going to sit there and study the problem, and then come up with a clear, simple solution." He's so trusting! Still!

"I already have... I'm going to kill her." XD I shouldn't laugh because I think he's actually half-serious but oh Quark

"Females don't belong in business." "Give me one reason why not." "Because it's wrong." "You're going to have to do better than that." I love Ishka so much.

"So I lied. To both of you." Rom! Yes!

"Now, neither of you is going to leave this room until you've settled things. Is that clear? And no shouting! I'm going to take a nap." ROM I'M SO PROUD OF YOU

Kasidy and Sisko's stilted conversation - so this is an awkward first date?

"He was doing something called sliding into second." She's so ready to have to explain this. Little does she know...

Sisko's face is so fun to watch here as he computes what he just heard. "S-s-s-sliding into second?"

And Kasidy's face completely changes into shock "You know about baseball?" 

"I don't know you liked baseball!" "I didn't know anyone else liked baseball!" Their stunned excited laughter I love this. Best reveal!

Sisko's got the biggest grin :D

Jake's smile as he watches them go. I wonder if he knew the baseball connection and had kept it secret? (And how long was he watching them for?!)

"I sincerely hope I never see any of you again." Oh, I wish (not really, he's such a fun villain)

I love how Ishka not only wears clothes but has created completely her own style of clothing - her dress doesn't look like anything any of the Ferengi males wear.

How on earth is Rom going to keep Ishka's pretense a secret from Quark? He always slips up and reveals undisclosed amounts of profit! It's like his thing!