NEW DS9 THE CUTTING ROOM FLOOR 4/7 [PG] (B, Various DRABBLE SERIES) Title: Yet, Here's A Spot Author: Paula Stiles (thesnowleopard@hotmail.com) Webpage: http://www.geocities.com/RainForest/Andes/3071/arch.html Series: DS9 Part: NEW 4/7 Rating: [PG] Codes: B, K [Drabble] Summary: Kira tries to comfort Bashir after their escape from the Mirror Universe. Set in the second season, the night after the end of "Crossover." Disclaimer: It ain't me, babe, but Paramount who owns the characters and the Trek universe. I'm not making any money off of this story, but I am having fun. Archive: Yep. If you ask, first. Thursday's child works hard for a living. YET, HERE'S A SPOT "May I come in?" Kira says, back in uniform. No more Intendant, thank God. "Of course," Bashir replies. He's just had a shower. So many emotions from their mission--fear, rage, defiance, guilt--washed away. Kira sits on his couch, fidgeting. "That was a rough mission--especially for you. Commander Sisko's recommending you for a commendation." "That's nice." Bashir tries to care, but fails. Kira grimaces. "I know you feel bad right now. But, you had no choice. You had to kill that overseer before he killed you. The first one is the worst. It gets easier." "I know. That's what scares me. END