Star Trek Online has just released a new installment to the 'Path to 2409' series.  In this episode, 2389 Supplemental Log, we read an interview with a member of the Detapa Council on Cardassia Prime: Elim Garak (our favorite Cardassian).  And, our interviewer is non other than Jake Sisko.

[Elim Garak, member of the Detapa Council on Cardassia Prime, very kindly welcomes me into his home for an early breakfast.]

Red leaf tea?

Yes, please.

And I fear I have very few human foods on hand. Perhaps you would enjoy scones and jam? As I’m sure you recall, our dear Dr. Bashir is rather fond of them.

[He places a plate in front of me.]
I certainly do. I didn’t realize you liked them, too.

One picks up habits, over time. [Garak tilts his cup slightly toward me] Drink up, my young friend.

I’m not that young anymore, Garak.

Oh, my dear boy, you will always be young to those of us who knew you in your youth, and our adulthood. Delight in it, for it means that we will always find you charming in ways no one else will.

Thank you, I think.

Think nothing of it. And now, shall I guess why I’ve been honored with such a visit? You are, of course, eager to see the glorious sights of Cardassia! I am afraid I must disappoint you. Many were reduced to rubble 14 years ago. You may recall.

Of course, I-

No, indeed. You are visiting because you have an important event coming up, yes? And you wish for none other than your old, dear friend Garak to make you the perfect suit. Perhaps a wedding? I am afraid I am no longer taking tailoring commissions, but perhaps for such an old friend I might consider it.

No, no. Well, actually, yes, I am getting married. But that’s not why I came to see you –

Oh? Then you must tell me why.

[I laugh. I know that Garak specializes in this sort of patter, to get people a bit off balance. It’s not personal. It’s just what he does with both friends and enemies.]
I came to ask you about the Detapa Council and what’s been going on here during the rebuilding of Cardassia.

Ah, yes. I suppose that would interest a fellow such as yourself.

It is part of the job.

Tell me, how is your book doing? The one you wrote about living on Deep Space 9 during the Dominion War?

It’s doing well. Thank you. But back to the question at hand-

I wasn’t aware there was a question. (source Star Trek Online)

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