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I think Bashir could grant Dukat forgiveness if he thought Dukat was sincere in his repentance, but Dukat's own nature means he doesn't believe he has done anything he needs to be forgiven for. It would be a show, and Bashir would see through it.

Garak on the other hand, hates himself rather a lot, despises his sentimental weaknesses, but retains them almost desperately at the same time. He's not asking Bashir to forgive something as mundane as murder, but rather to forgive him for being himself - a secretive, difficult, sentimental fool who might one day get Bashir killed because he can't help but care about this human in spite of all the enemies that he's made who would use that feeling to hurt him.

Hi! Watching The Wire for like the 8th time, there is a thing I've been wondering about: when Julian offered forgiveness for whatever Garak did, is it more him being a good doctor for his patient, or more because of their Not-Friendship? Like ... how far would he go to be a good doctor, would he offer the same to, say, Dukat? (Does he trust Garak enough to not let whatever Garak did stop their Not-Friendship by then?)

(Also thx for the episode and all the DS9 and Andromeda)

I think it's a bit of both, maybe 50/50? That said, I don't think any amount of Good Doctoring would let Bashir forgive Dukat. 99% of the rest of his patients, maybe, depending on how vital he deemed it for their recovery. But I doubt he could stomach forgiving Dukat, at least not with any degree of sincerity.

I guess the real question for me is whether Bashir would've offered this forgiveness for Garak if they didn't have a relationship? And the real answer is... Maybe? But the relationship made it easier.

Your interpretation may vary.

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I may be in the .00000001 here but I'm shocked no one has ever done a rare pair of Bashir with Shakaar.

On the surface they have zero in common. I doubt Shakaar, although clearly not a "lumbering field hand" as jealous Dukat would have it, has lengthy literary debates over lunch. But neither do Bashir and O'Brien and they make their friendship work. Shakaar grew up fighting for his people seeing Prophets know what. Bashir, well, we all know he had his struggles with the augmentation, but it's not the same.

However, if they ever had put Bashir in an extended scene with Shakaar, Bashir would have the same chemistry that he did with another Bajoran, Vedek Bareil. Someone wrote on this blog that Siddig has insane chemistry with his male co-stars. He'd probably have done fine with Duncan Regehr, who is incredibly charismatic.

Shakaar and Bashir are both idealists. I actually see Season Six and Seven Bashir as much like Shakaar when we first meet him. Watching all his comrades die but still ready to take up arms to fight for what is right. They both have a great sense of humor...and neither of them can stand Kai Winn.

Now, it's my head canon that they wouldn't work together beyond a brief sex-pollen-type liaison, but it would be interesting to watch the Federation doctor and the ex-revolutionary hero hook up. Thoughts?

I think that this pairing is so rare because I can't remember if they ever spoke. This is not to say you are wrong - in fact I think your insights are laser focused and extremely accurate - just that most people need a scene to use as a bouncing off point and didn't really get one.

I could see something happening during Shakaar's station visit where Odo is having complicated feelings about Kira, having Shakaar ask him how well he knows the good doctor and whether Julian is single would make for one awkwardly delightful conversation.

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The few times we see the Pah Wraiths interact with the world they seem extremely comfortable with linear time, WAY more than the Prophets. My personal theory is that the fire caves have actually forced them to experience linear time from the (literally chosen) moment they were put in there, which is one of the reasons why they are so desperate to get back to their 'natural' state in the temple. This would negate the eternal Dukat theory, but on the other hand if he is in (and now always has been in) there, maybe that's why they're so desperate to get out.

Horrific idea. If the Prophets can choose an Emissary, and theoretically restore him to his timeline one day, couldn't the Pah Wraiths who are essentially fallen Prophets do the same?

Sisko returns from his time with the Prophets only to find that Dukat was restored as well and has just been chilling with the Pah wraiths. How do you get rid of a man who could theoretically be restored after being yeeted into lava?

No no no. Please stay dead.

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I love how Bashir just refuses to acknowledge or appease authority he doesn’t respect. He goes to see Tain, an extremely dangerous retired spymaster of whom he is explicitly asking a favour, and is as impertinent as possible throughout the meeting and doesn’t even try to hide his contempt when Tain says he wants Garak to suffer for the rest of his life. He gets chucked in solitary confinement while in a Dominion prison for protesting the guards cutting rations. And he snarks off Sloan while getting interrogated. He always puts honour and principles above self-preservation even when the consequences are or could be dire.

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A resentful old symbiont from a thousand years earlier coming back to wreck Trill's shit would have made for a great episode.

I wonder if there's a pool of gay Trills somewhere that have been exiled for continuing relationships from past lives, and you can try out for one of them if you get rejected by the Symbiosis Commission.

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Can I co-sign this? I want to co-sign this.

I feel like the friendship between Kira and Bashir wasn't explored enough.

Most of the time it seems like people think of Kira as barely tolerating Bashir, but when Tekemy Ghemor dies, it's Julian she goes to when she's sad and vulnerable and Julian who comforts her. When the fake Bareil arrives on the station, Julian bursts onto the bridge demanding the latest gossip on their relationship.

They're comfortable with each other. They're friends! I feel like we don't see that enough.

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BERNARD'S DAY OUT

So I bought Bernard to take to a party, to hold the coins needed for the 'gumball' machines only it's toys instead of gum.

Bernard is easily able to hold the coins and excited to go to the party.

Safety first!

Bernard has arrived! He really likes the party room decorations. They are cute like he is.

He hopes he can have some cake later, as he is washable, I do not foresee an issue with him having a little bit of cake. His favourite princess is Aurora, but he wishes she was wearing her blue dress.

Finally, Bernard's big moment has arrived. Small squishy toys for everyone!!

Bernard has had a big day, time to get some much needed sleep.

Thank you, @bashircore for bringing Bernard into my life.

I feel so completely lost for social media stuff

I keep seeing other shop people on insta making new stuff and selling things meanwhile I can’t get any people to see my posts let alone buy anything anymore,, I was doing well for a while but this last month has been absolutely terrible

I should be excited bc i have a new sample thing arriving soon but instead I just feel dread bc i know nobody’s gonna be able to see it or want it like the coin purses

My whole life has been spiralling downwards lately and as the shop has gotten less attention it’s just weighed me down even more

Still haven’t sold anything in the physical shop either and i have no idea why, am i just bad???

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"It's Pon Farr night at the Vulcan night club"

Really diabolical for the star trek writers to invent "Vulcans goes into heat every 7 years" for Mr.Spock and then just never giving him an official spouse, this bitch lived to like 160. WHO is he fucking every 7 years he isn't even MARRIED!

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Yeah I took the train. Public transport for the win.

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I don't know about hysterical laughter, but I like to think that one day the trauma is healed enough that Julian can make a small joke about it just to watch the spark of outrage and amusement in Garak's eyes as he realises he did, indeed, miss the biggest secret on the station even as it sat right in front of him, arguing about Shakespeare.

Yes yes the inherent tragic of the Garashir dynamic, spies, different sides, devided loyalties etc etc IGNORE THAT

If I were Julian I’d be wearing a shit-eating grin AT LEAST 40% of the time. I have the biggest secret on base. It consumes my every move, dictates every muscle twitch. He should be able to read it in every sentence I speak. And this Cardassian SUPERSPY doesn’t get it?? Years of interrogation tactics (those lunch debates were mild psychological warfare) and he just. Thinks I’m nifty. Oddly fascinating. There’s something alluring about me and he can’t put a finger on it. How mysterious.

I’d be cackling. It’s the biggest inside joke. Yes it’s also based in severe trauma but everyone is wary and afraid of this guy. He’s the incarnation of secrets. And he just. Sits there. Eating lunch with me. Weekly. None the wiser.

Do you think Julian takes a moment when it all comes out to just laugh hysterically at Garak

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At least your episode's stakes were low, I just got shot.

You are faced with some random problem and the only person who can help you is the main character from the last piece of media you consumed (you can also do favorite character if there are multiple main characters). You can stay in this universe or be in the universe of the character, whichever you prefer, but the problem remains the same and the only person who can directly help you is the main character. That character can call on the help of those they know in their media, but when it comes down to it, they are the only person really helping you. How do you react to this situation?

Spin to find out your problem:

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I got Haiku'd. I never thought this would happen and now I feel all warm and glowy inside. Thank you, Haiku-bot, and also the maker of the Haiku-bot, for spreading random happiness.

STAR TREK: VOYAGER (1995–2001)

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I simply cannot say this enough — if you are the kind of person who leaves essay length comments on fics (especially if you do it for each chapter you read), you are truly so loved by fic writers.

Getting any comment is a gift, but getting a comment like that is like someone buying you a fucking house as a gift. I can't think of anything more rewarding as a writer than someone taking the time to leave comments like that.

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"I'm looking for alien life"

"I work in space. On a space station. I'm a doctor for space aliens, and humans, but they're rather boring."

"...take me with you."

I think these two would have a fascinating conversation togther

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I believe it. I believe he was rich and powerful enough to know that he wouldn’t face any real consequences while he grabbed the biggest ratings of his career.

the most unbelievable part of past tense is when the billionaire peter thiel character decides to do a class traitor and loses his broadcasting license helping the working class. all because dax said some words.

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And that's 100% cool. I just feel like there's two ways to read the question and it's likely that some people read it as a personal thing, while others read it as a character thing. I feel like a lot of the time the answer would be the same regardless of how people read the question, but in cases like Winn's the split becomes noticeable.

How about Winn Adami, my beloved?

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I love her as a character and an antagonist, I'd hate her if we met. I honestly felt torn on how to answer the question.

How about Winn Adami, my beloved?