We sat upstairs in Quark's bar conversing. I talked about school, what I had learned there. I didn't mention the fact that I technically left school a year prematurely and I talked about what I have learned about security over the last few years. He talked about his past year at Deep Space Nine. He listened to me quietly as I tried to pitch the idea of me working at Deep Space Nine.
"Well I could talk to Major Kira about having the Bajoran Government accepting you to work here. But you'd also have to talk Commander Sisko about working here." Odo said.
"I can do that." I said. An awkward silence enclosed us.
"Are you going to tell them about your past?" Odo asked me.
"Not if I don't have too." I said. I stared at Odo. "I'd understand if you had to tell somebody though."
"Your secret is safe with me." Odo said.
"Thanks." I told him. "Do you think Quark will say anything?" Odo gave me one of famous humorless smiles.
"No I don't think he will." Odo said to me. "I have to go now, to you know." I nodded, I know he doesn't like to take about his regenerating.
"I understand. Thank you Odo." I said. He nodded and left I took a deep breath.
"Hello and welcome to my fine bar. I was wondering if you'd like a free spin at the Dabo tables. It's on the house." Quark said to me from behind. I nearly jumped out of my skin. I slowly turned around with hope to terrify Quark.
"Hello Quark." I said with a catlike smile. He stared at me then jumped a bit when he realized who he's talking to.
"Delia? Is that you?" He asked. I gave a smile and a nod. Quark looked petrified. I liked doing that to Quark. "What are doing here?"
"You know saying hello to Odo taking a look around Deep Space Nine. Getting a job." I told him. His fear doubled at that idea. "In fact I'm going to get ready to talk with Commander Sisko right now." I said as I stood up. "Goodbye Quark." I turned around as if I was leaving then I spun the other way fast grabbing Quark's shirt and then shoved him against the wall. "And if you tell anyone about my past, without my say so, Quark, I'll make your life a living hell. And you know that I can and will." I let go of Quark and walked out as if nothing happened.
I sat stiffly in a chair as Commander Sisko went over my proposal to work at Deep Space Nine. He was quite, thoughtful as he read. I made myself seem nonthreatening but professional. He finally looked up at me. His effortless smile told me everything.
"You have quite the resume. I would have no problem with you working here." Commander Sisko said.
"Thank you sir." I said to him exhaling for the first time in the past hour. I got up to leave but before I could Commander Sisko stops me.
"If I may ask how do you know Odo?" He asked. I thought quickly about what I should say. I didn't trust him. I struggled to find a line between the truth and not wanting to tell him everything.
"Odo looked after me for a while." I told him. "Will that be all sir?" Despite myself I struggled to keep my tone polite. Commander Sisko looked as if he wants to say something but doesn't.
"Yes. It was good meeting you." Commander Sisko said. We shook hands.
"Thank you sir" I said to him. I left without another word. I smiled as leave the bridge. I've done it. I've got the job. The one that I've wanted for years. All I needed now is to make sure my secret stays a secret.