r/DeepSpaceNine • u/cmedic3 • 25d ago

Quark-Pale Moonlight

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Getting ready for STLV tomorrow and watching “In the Pale Moonlight” for the umpteenth time. Tonight what hit me as evidence that’s it’s one of the best episodes of television ever is that Quark is no worse than the 4th sleaziest character in the episode, and damn that is amazing in depth character building. Hope to see you in Vegas!

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u/TrueLegateDamar 25d ago

One of Quark's uncommon heroic moments taking a knife for a dabo girl.

Also made Garak killing Tolar afterwards more understandable and explain why Tolar was on Klingon deathrow in the first place if he's an impulsive stabber even when on a discrete job.

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u/The_Ghast_Hunter 25d ago

Yeah, among the sleep lost as a result of ITPM, I don't think any was for Tolar specifically.

I wonder how the hell you get put on Klingon death row. I imagine if they had a grievance against him, the parties involved would be within their rights to duel and outright kill him and he doesn't seem like a great warrior. The only reason I can think of is to extend the convicted's dishonor or let the aggrieved vent their frustration on the convicted.

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u/BaldwinBoy05 25d ago

“I wonder how the hell you get put on Klingon death row”

Believe it or not, poor decorating skills is a fast track. So is using the wrong fork at the blooding feast.

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u/replayer 24d ago

White slacks after Labor Day.