All language subtitles for Babylon 5 3x05.Voices.of.Authority

[instrumental music]

If you ask me, these weekly
meetings are a pain in the butt.

Yeah, I know, I know,
but it's the regs.

Would you stop that?
You've been doing that all day.

It's the jacket. It doesn't
fit right. It's never did.

I've taken it to five tailors

nobody gets it to fit just
right.

It pulls here, rides up
back there, it's itchy.

- I think I need a silk lining.
- 'Zack!'

I have very sensitive skin.

Feel this material.
It's like a winter coat.

I don't want to feel it.
Leave me alone, okay.

[sighing]
Women like a guy
who looks trim, neat.

You gotta be sharp.

I look like I'm wearing
a circus tent.

Any minute now, a little
teeny car with 16 clowns in it

is gonna come flying out
of my butt.

[sighing]

Garibaldi's fashion express,
go.

(Susan)
'We've got a Code 7R.
You free?'

Yeah, I'll be right there.

Look, I gotta go.
You take notes for me, okay?

No problem. Hey, chief,
wh-what's a Code 7R?

I never heard
of that one before.

Ah, it's-it's nothing important.

You know how the bureaucracy is
always changing everything.

Uh, catch you later.

[door whirring]

Sorry. I got here
as fast as I could.

It's alright.

Go on, Delenn,
you were saying.

Wars are won or lost
before they're fought

through preparation,
attitude, strategy

and the selection
of proper allies.

In the growing war
against the Shadows

there may be some allies
we haven't approached yet.

Many times over the last
million years

the Shadows were fought
to a standstill

by the First Ones

races immeasurably
older than our own.

'After the last war,
a thousand years ago'

we believed the First Ones
went away forever

passing beyond the Galactic Rim

where no human or Minbari
has ever ventured.

But the Vorlons remained.

So it is possible that some of
the others may still be around.

Well, if this is true
then why haven't we heard

from them before now?

They have grown tired
of constant warfare.

Lost interest in the affairs
of the younger races.

According to legend..

...some went to sleep
in secret places

deep beneath
their ancient cities

where no one can bother them.

The rest walk among the stars

on errands we can never
hope to understand

'barely aware of our existence.'

Maybe it's time
we got their attention.

(Marcus)
'Is it?'

When I was being
trained on Minbar

we were taught
that the First Ones

are beyond anything
we've experienced before.

They don't think like we do.

They're old, powerful,
and dangerous

and they don't like
to be bothered.

A combination like that,
you may not want

'to get their attention.'

Some of the First Ones
could swat this station

as if it were a fly, and not
even notice they'd done it.

(Delenn)
'Marcus is correct.'

Until now, we have warned
the rangers

to avoid those places where
the First Ones still walk.

They're dangerous
and unpredictable.

But we're reaching a point
where we can no longer

avoid taking risks.

So how do we go about
sending them a message?

(Delenn)
'If you only send a signal
they will not answer.'

'They must be found
and contacted personally.'

The danger is considerable

and the odds of success
are very small.

So I have invited
one other person

to our meeting today.

[instrumental music]

Good afternoon, everyone.

Captain.

Delenn tells me
that you're going to try

contacting the First Ones.

It is a magnificent idea.

A daring and splendid idea.

In doing so,
you will see things

'no human has ever seen before.'

'It will be...fun.'

Assuming you're not vaporized

dissected, or otherwise killed

in an assortment of supremely
horrible and painful ways.

Exciting, isn't it?

[dramatic music]

(Susan)
The Babylon project

was our last best hope
for peace.

It failed.

[instrumental music]

But in the year
of the Shadow war

it became something greater..

...our last best hope..

...for victory.

[music continues]

The year is 2260.

The place..

...Babylon 5.

[theme music]

[music continues]

I have checked the data records
of the Great Machine

running the planet below.

It contains information which
might help in your search.

'Reports of encounters
with alien forces'

'beyond description.'

Stories of vast
and nameless forces

that prowl the ruins
of ancient cities.

'Each report carried
with it...a warning'

"Do not approach."

To quote a human phrase

it gives me

the screaming willies.

But I'm willing to do
all I can to help.

I recommend that you
come down to the planet.

We can go over it all
and select the most

likely prospect for contact.

Say, four standard hours?

I'll be there.

Mr. Allan. Julie Musante,
Ministry of Peace.

Thank you for meeting me.
Is the captain with you?

Uh, no. Sorry. I tried to reach
him, but he's in a meeting.

Oh. Well, no matter. We'll catch
up to him at his office.

Could you help my bags taken
to some appropriate quarters?

I'll be here a while.

Yeah, sure.
It's right this way.

I studied the station map
before I arrived, Mr. Allan.

I know the way.

[instrumental music]

Good day, ambassador.

And to you, G'Kar.

- You are well, I trust?
- Yes, thank you.

Ah, no problems back home?
Nothing troubling you?

Not that I'm aware of.

- Thank you. Good day.
- Thanks.

Well, I'm happy to hear it.
I was getting concerned.

You see I've noticed
that you've been spending

quite a bit of time
in closed meetings

with Captain Sheridan.

[laughing]
One might always
get the impression that

uh, something was, uh, up.

Just the usual
diplomatic exchanges

between our two governments.

Ah, yes. Of course.
Of course.

Well, as I'm no longer
on the council

I suppose I've forgotten
how to tell the difference

between a political session
and a private meeting.

I heard an interesting word
the other day

a word I hadn't
encountered before.

Good, I'm pleased to hear
that you're continuing

to expand your frame
of reference, G'Kar.

What do you know about Rangers?

Nothing. Why? Should I?

Well, it's a curious thing,
Delenn.

My contacts have mentioned
the word

to me from time to time

and sometimes
they're speaking of a human

and sometimes
they're speaking of a Minbari.

If one didn't know better

one might conclude
that these humans and Minbari

are both part
of the same organization.

'But that seems extremely
unlikely does it not, Delenn?'

Yes. Extremely.

Well, thank you
for your time, Delenn.

Since you aren't
able to help me

I'll just continue making
inquiries on my own!

Eventually I will
figure it out.

[dramatic music]

I'll let you know what I find.

(John)
'Ms. Musante'

I'm sorry I got tied up.

If I'd known you were coming..

You have some very impressive
objects here, captain.

Earthforce Silver Star
for valor in the Minbari war.

'Commendations, you have
orders of promotion.'

But e-except for the seal
of the Earth Alliance

I don't really see much
that gives a sense

of walking into the heart
of the Earth government

here on Babylon 5.

Well, I, uh..

...prefer a more
informal office.

And as it is..

...my office, ah..

Oh, yes, of course it is.

Well, I was simply trying
to be of assistance.

I've been assigned here
by the Ministry of Peace..

...the Nightwatch Division.

Under the direct authority

of the Babylon 5 senate
oversight committee.

I'm to be your new
political officer.

I don't need
a political officer.

(Julie)
'Oh, but the senate disagrees.'

Things are very touchy
back home, captain.

Some of your recent actions
have not been

as politically astute
as they might have been.

Now just a minute. I--

I'm only repeating
what I've been told.

No need to kill the messenger.

Your decisions might
have been correct..

...on some level.

'But there are ways
of doing things'

'so that they reflect
more favorably'

'on the Earth government.'

And so it was decided that you
needed a political officer.

Someone who can whisper
in your ear

who could warn you
about governmental policies

you might bump into.

Someone who could...keep you
from making

costly political mistakes that
might jeopardize your career

back home.

- Zack.
- Yes, sir.

- Take a walk.
- Yes, sir.

Get this straight,
Ms. Musante.

This is my command.

My position as military governor

is guaranteed under the charter
of the Babylon project.

Yes, I've read it.

It does not exclude the presence
of a political officer.

But perhaps you could show me
the paragraph that I missed.

This is a military outpost.

Which answers
to a civilian government.

Decisions made by
military officers

must reflect the current
governmental policies.

The President proposes..

...and the military disposes.

Unless there's been a coup
and no one told me.

The President invested me
with sole authority here.

Unless I receive orders
to the contrary

I refuse to share
that authority

with an unqualified civilian.

[instrumental music]

And no one is asking you to.

I am simply here to advise.

Captain, the decision's
already been made.

There's nothing
we can do about it.

So I suggest
that we do what we can

to live with it amicably.

For starters,
I need you to fill me in

on what's been happening here.

And I suggest dinner

at the Fresh Air restaurant
in a couple of hours.

Around 1800 hours.

[music continues]

Uh, I can't.
I have another appointment.

Really? There's nothing posted
on your schedule.

What is it?

Perhaps I could help.

Uh, it's..

...nothing I can't cancel.

Good.

In time, you'll find I'm..

...not as bad
as you might think.

I'll see you at 1800 hours.

[instrumental music]

[device beeping]

Commander, I've got the captain
on channel one for you.

I'll take it in his office.

Captain, what's up?

(John)
'I just had the entire
Earth bureaucracy'

'landed right on my back.'

Look, I can't make
my appointment on Epsilon 3.

You'll have to go in my place.

Get the information
and get back as soon as you can.

Not a problem.
Anything else you need?

A glass of whiskey, a gun,
and two bullets.

Understood.

I'll call you when I get back.

Your quarters
are right this way.

Thank you.

So how'd it go with the captain?

Fine. He's a loyal soldier.

He knows
where his priorities are.

He'll come around.

In the meantime,
I'll need you to fill me in.

On what?

On whatever the captain chooses
not to tell me.

Just until he does come around,
of course.

Zack, you are a member
of Nightwatch.

You have priorities as well.

Never make the mistake
of forgetting that.

[dramatic music]

Are you coming?

[exhaling]

[door whirring]

[instrumental music]

[instrumental music]

I asked for Captain Sheridan!

Ah. He's busy.

I don't like surprises.

Really? Love 'em myself.

I mean, to me,
everything's a surprise.

You're a surprise.
This place is a surprise.

You see this?
Paper cut. Hurts like hell.

Anybody else would be upset,
but to me it's just

one more wonderful surprise.

'I mean, I even surprise
myself sometimes.'

So I guess
there's nothing wrong with me

surprising you...right?

[laughing]

I like you!

You're trouble.

[chuckling]
Well, thank you.

That the nicest thing anybody's
said about me in days.

This way.

[instrumental music]

So right now, we're in the lull
between storms.

Now unless they're stopped

the Centauri
will just keep moving in

on the league
of non-aligned worlds.

Well, I'm sure that's the rumor,
but you know how rumors are.

Earth would never ally itself

with a government
that's bent on war.

Yes, but we've signed
a treaty with the Centauri.

Exactly. Which proves my point.

Mm, these noodles
are wonderful.

- Do you want some?
- No, no. Thank you. I'm fine.

Mm...this is just
the sort of thing

I was trying to explain earlier.

Alright, so you
have some concerns.

But there are ways
of expressing these concerns

which won't cause problems

for our leaders back home.

- Is that soy sauce?
- Yeah.

Alright, well,
enough about politics.

So, how are things here
on the station?

Fine, fine.
Uh, status quo.

Uh, we've had problems with
the lurkers, but nothing--

- Lurkers?
- Yeah.

It's our version
of the homeless.

In many ways we have
the same problem Earth does.

Mm, Earth doesn't have homeless.

Excuse me?

We don't have the problem.

Yes, there are some displaced
people here and there.

But, uh, they've chosen
to be in that position.

They're either lazy,
or they're criminal

or they're mentally unstable.

They can't get a job.

Earthgov has promised a job
to anyone that wants one.

So, if someone doesn't
have a job..

...they must not want one.

Oh.

- Uh, poverty?
- Hm, it's the same.

- Crime?
- Yes, there is some.

But it's all caused
by the mentally unstable.

And we've just instituted
correctional centers

to filter them out
at an early age.

Hm.

- Prejudice?
- Hmm?

No, we're just..

...one happy planet.

Well, alright,
there's the Marsies, but..

...that won't change
until they stop

fighting the Earth rule.

And when-when exactly
did all this happen?

When we rewrote the dictionary.

Captain..

...you're a good man.

You're a fine soldier.
A leader.

You understand that sometimes

before you can deal
with a problem

you have to...redefine it.

But you can't deal
with the problems

by pretending they don't exist.

[sighing]

There's no need
to embarrass our leaders

by pointing out the flaws
in our society

that they're aware of, and
dealing with in their own way.

Some people just enjoy
finding fault with our leaders.

They're anarchists.

'They're troublemakers'

'or they're simply
just unpatriotic.'

'None of which describes you.'

'Now, do you want people
thinking otherwise?'

These are the areas
that I want to help you with.

Uh, I want to feel
like I'm needed

that I'm doing my part
to help bring the Earthgov

back into the hands
of the decent, hard working

people that created it.

I am here to protect you.

I admire your honesty

and your record
and your attitude.

And I don't want to see anyone
use those things against you.

Quite frankly, I think
I could come to like you..

...quite a lot.

Mm.

Well, here we are.

If you'll just plug yourself
into the matrix

we'll take it from there.

Um...it's, um, occupied.

Hmm? Oh. Yes, of course.

Uh, my mistake.

I spend so much time
out of my body

I sometimes forget where it is.

If you'll excuse me.

It will only take a moment
for me to...

...disentangle myself.

I.. Hmm.

I must remember to dust myself
once in a while.

This is hardly appropriate.

Well, here you go.

Oh, your jacket.

It really is quite safe.

I have set the machine
so it can handle humans.

And I've made sure
that it can deal with my absence

for several hours if necessary.

So, what do I do?

Ah, just relax.

The program will take you
from there.

Open your mind.

But whatever you do..

...do not stray from the path.

[inhaling]

[exhaling]

(Susan)
'I can't...breathe.'

(Draal)
'It's alright.'

'Try to calm your mind.'

'Focus.'

'All life forms are connected.'

'Look for the path.'

'Look for the path.'

[dramatic music]

(Susan)
'I see it.'

(Draal)
'It is the power that binds us.'

'One to another
across the darkness of space.'

'Focus on the First Ones..'

'...on the most ancient
of ancients.'

Let the path
take you to them.

[instrumental music]

(Susan)
'I know this place.'

'I've seen it
on the star charts.'

'Sigma 957.'

[music continues]

'They were here.'

'I can feel
their footprints in the sand..'

'...hear their words..'

'...whispered in the wind.'

'It's beautiful.'

'Oh, they're coming back again.'

'Soon.'

'I can..'

'Draal.'

'Draal, something's wrong.'

Draal, I'm not alone.

[dramatic music]

'It sees me.'

'It knows I'm here.'

'It's..'

'...it's pulling me in!'

'I-I...can't stop it.'

(Draal)
'It is the enemy.'

'Pull away!'

'Go back to the path!'

I can't!

It, it knows I'm here.

It knows my name.

[music continues]

(Draal)
'Break off!'

'I can't pull you out
without killing you!'

[Susan grunting]

(Draal)
'Turn away!'

'Don't look at it!'

[Susan grunting]

[Susan gasping]

[Susan grunting]

That's it.

Come back now.

[instrumental music]

Wait.

There's something else.

That's Earthforce One
before it exploded.

'I-I can warn them.'

- 'I can save the President.'
- 'No. It's too late.'

(Draal)
'You're seeing the shadow
of things long gone.'

[static]

I have wanted Santiago dead
for so long.

I wasn't sure we could really
pull it off.

You're sure it's done?

(male #1)
'Earthforce One
will never return from Io.'

'The power's now yours, Clark.'

'Mr. President.'

[dramatic music]

[explosion]

(Draal)
'I do not understand.'

A normal human mind should not
have been able to do that.

I-I saw it.
I-I saw it all.

Uh, the image I saw..

...the message,
can you record it?

- Yes. But how--
- Do it, please!

It's the proof we've needed
that President Santiago

was assassinated, that Clark
was behind everything.

We've got it.

Now we've got it.

[instrumental music]

[door whirring]

I appreciate the help,
captain.

I can't imagine what happened
to scramble my lock code.

Well, security should have it
open in a little while.

- Can I fix you a drink? Yeah.
- Oh, God, yes, please.

Oh, I like your quarters.

It's a bit larger
than standard, isn't it?

Yeah, a little.

They tried to hit me up
for rent on this place

last year, can you believe it?

(Julie)
'Well, we must all
do our part.'

I don't mind doing my part.

I just object
to doing their part as well.

It's, uh..

[instrumental music]

As I said..

...we must all do our part.

Perhaps now you find
the presence

of a political officer
a bit more appealing.

[clearing throat]
I, uh, don't think--

Good. Don't.

[dramatic music]

[Julie gasping]

[both moaning]

[music continues]

[moaning]

Better.

Um, but there's no need to rush.

No.

No, there's not.

[chuckling softly]

So, uh..

...if you could just wait, uh..

...two seconds,
I-I'll be right back.

[instrumental music]

Oh.

My usual timing. Sorry.

It's not what it seems.
Now, what are you doing?

I'm using Draal's
holographic system.

Captain, I've got a lead
on some of the First Ones.

There's a chance
we can catch 'em, but it means

leaving right now,
we don't have much time.

Damn it. I can't leave
without an explanation.

She'll be all over me.

Looks to me like she's already
all over you.

Hell, I can't risk exposing
the operation to an outsider.

You'll have to go without me.

'Get a hold of Garibaldi.'

You'll need someone on board
who speaks Minbari.

- And...be careful.
- Yeah, same to you.

Oh, and, captain, while I
was in his computer system

I found something else you're
gonna find very interesting.

- What?
- It's a long story.

I'll uplink the data
to Garibaldi before I leave.

(Julie)
'John?'

Good luck, captain. I think
you're about to go where

everyone has gone before.

You..

[instrumental music]

[laughing]

Well, it must be...colder
in here than I thought.

I'll fix it.

[instrumental music]

Ah, Mr. Garibaldi.

Could you tell me where to find
Commander Ivanova?

We had a meeting scheduled
but she never showed up.

Ah, she got called
off-station on business.

Very last minute.
I gotta go.

There have been
many last minute things

happening around here,
Mr. Garibaldi.

I once believed the Centauri

had the market on secret
meetings on Babylon 5.

[chuckling]
It appears
they have some competition.

I have no idea
what you're talking about.

Everything's status quo.

Mr. Garibaldi, stop!

The Centauri took my world,
my government, my..

...my title.

They did not take
my self respect.

And I thought they had
not taken the respect

I had earned from others.

Was I wrong in thinking that?

Something is going on,
Mr. Garibaldi.

I sense a gathering of forces

that could perhaps
help my people.

I know we have never
exactly been friends.

But until now,
we have never been strangers.

G'Kar, look, um,
if there were anything I thought

could help you or your people

I'd tell you.

Then perhaps I could help you.

I appreciate that,
but I don't see how.

Well, then...maybe
that's something

you should work on.

[instrumental music]

Good morning.

Oh, good morning, Mr. Allan.

So how'd your meeting go
with the captain last night?

Fine, fine.

And when it comes
to your union situation here

he must be a very
good negotiator.

I've never seen anyone come up

with so many creative ways
of saying

no to a simple proposition.

Well, I've always liked
the sound of yes myself.

Did you know that your jacket
doesn't fit, Mr. Allan?

I suggest you have it adjusted.

Mr. Allan.

I've called a meeting
in three hours

to go over the new
political protocol.

I expect to see you there.

Yes, ma'am.

[dramatic music]

Lennier?

(Marcus)
'He couldn't make it.'

I need someone
who speaks Minbari.

You found him.

I did spend
almost a year living there

but if you'd rather
I'd left, that's fine.

I'm sure they must have
an Earth-Minbari dictionary

lying around somewhere.

Tell them to set course
for Sigma 957.

Ne Tawa, ness-ah
Sigma tet-vo-chen.

[instrumental music]

Before coming here,
I was authorized to begin

'implementing certain changes.'

'From this point on'

it will be inappropriate
for Earthforce personnel

to publicly criticize the
government or its decisions.

'Violations of this
will result in'

'immediate fines and penalties.'

What about civilians?

Well, that's not something
you need to worry about.

Just take down the information
and pass it along.

We'll take it from there.

'The new policies also expand
the range of investigation'

'to include past associations'

'families and friends
who might draw others'

'into compromising situations.'

[clearing throat]

Is there a problem,
Sergeant Allan?

Well, yeah.

Babylon 5 security
is supposed to act

according to the rules
of due process.

When enforcing criminal law
that's correct.

But you are now an arm
of the political office..

'...and this widens the scope
of your authority.'

You are empowered to examine
station publications

to ensure that they're
ideologically correct.

We've revised
the rules of evidence

to make them more flexible.

Isn't all this
a little extreme?

(Julie)
'Yes. Yes, it is.'

'I shouldn't be
telling you this yet..'

'...but in the coming months
certain individuals'

'will be purged from their
government positions'

'on charges of sedition,
immoral conduct..'

'...even spying
for alien governments.'

'With our basic freedoms
at stake'

'no response
can be too extreme.'

There may be some minor
and temporary abridgments

in the traditionally
protected areas

of speech and association

but only until this crisis
is over.

We have been betrayed
on nearly every level.

And it is going to take the
efforts of every loyal citizen

to keep Earth safe..

...and ideologically pure.

[instrumental music]

(Susan)
'Anything yet?'

Nothing. Same as I told you
an hour ago.

[sighing]
Maybe we can adjust
the scanners.

They've been adjusted
five times.

All we can do now is wait.

How long has it been since
you've had nothing to do?

I have responsibilities.

And what of responsibilities
to yourself?

You don't have to keep busy
every moment of every day.

I don't remember authorizing
a change

in discussion
to include my personal life.

I have to be authorized
to talk to you like a person?

Just what is it
you're running from?

Don't you have anything to do?

Nope. I'm all yours.

[device beeping]

What's that?

I think we just found them.

[instrumental music]

[electricity crackling]

[instrumental music]

Transmitting recognition signal.

Let's see
if Draal's information is right.

[engine whirring]

[engine stalling]

- What's happening?
- Energy drain.

It started as it
came towards us.

- Move us away!
- Fezon, chok!

[device beeping]

[dramatic music]

My name is Susan Ivanova.

Commander, Earthforce.

This ship is the White Star.

We've come to find you.

'The enemy that you fought
before has returned.'

In order to fight the Shadows

we've formed an alliance
with others.

The Great Machine on Epsilon 3

the Minbari, the Vorlons--

Vorlon tavutna chog!

I think you just hit a nerve.

The Vorlons must owe
them money or something.

At least it tell us that
they understand our language.

They're just not willing
to speak to us in it.

Who knew they were French?

I'm sorry.

We've come to ask you
for your help.

Will you join us in a fight
against the Shadows?

[screeching]

Is that a yes or a no?

They're not moving away.

I'd say they were
thinking it over.

[sighing]

I have wanted Santiago
dead for so long.

I wasn't sure we could really
pull it off.

You're sure it's done?

(male #1)
'Earthforce One
will never return from Io.'

'The power's now yours, Clark.'

'Mr. President.'

God, that's it, isn't it?

[sighing]

The proof we've been
looking for all this time

and it practically
walks in the front door.

The problem is, uh,
what are we gonna do about it?

We can't release it ourselves.

It'll raise too many questions
like how we got it

and why were looking for it.

I'll send it to General Hague.

He'll get it to the right people
without it

being tracked back to him.

They'll say it's a fake.

All high ranking
Earthforce comm systems

carry an identifier code
on a sub channel.

That code is kept top secret

to prevent false orders
from being given.

It can't be faked.

And that code will tie this
right back to President Clark.

This is the best chance
we ever had, Michael.

We have to take it!

[zapping]

Do you always pace like that?

Is there some way
you'd prefer me to pace?

Damn it! I really don't
want to screw this up.

Then don't.

The Minbari taught me,
claim victory in your heart

and the universe will follow.

Fine, great, claim victory
in your heart and up your..

[whirring]

Zog!

Zog?

"Zog?"

what?

no?

[dramatic music]

It's leaving.

means no.

Like hell.

I am not letting them leave here
without saying yes.

Really? And how do you
propose stopping them?

Perhaps a big red and white sign
with the word stop on it?

I'll put a bucket
on my head and pretend

to be the ancient
Vorlon God Boogee.

- That's it!
- Fine, I'll get a bucket.

No. I meant the Vorlons.
Open a comm channel, now!

[device beeping]

This is the White Star
to the departing ship.

I just want to say
I appreciate your response

and I fully understand.

The Vorlons said
you wouldn't be up

for a fight like this.

In fact, they said
in the last war

they carried you..

...did most of the work

while you took
most of the credit for it.

[chuckling softly]
They said if you got involved
in this one

you'd just get hurt.

[dramatic music]

Come to think of it..

...we've got the Vorlons.

We...we don't need
much more help, do we?

I mean the Vorlons are really
pretty close to perfect.

Aren't they?

And strong. Phew.

[rumbling]

(male #2)
'Vorlon tavutna chog!'

Yeah, well, whatever.

Listen, I'll be sure
and give them your message

as soon as I get back.

In the meantime,
you have a nice flight.

We'll be sure and send
you a message as soon

as the fighting is over.

So you can come back out again.

[rumbling]

- I think you're making him mad.
- Mm-hmm.

- It's bigger than we are.
- I know.

[dramatic music]

When it is time,
come to this place.

Call our name.

We will be here.

[sighing]

[engine whirring]

[pulsating]

[electricity crackling]

[instrumental music]

(woman on TV)
'With the stunning
revelation today'

of evidence purporting to show

that the death
of President Santiago

was not an accident
but an assassination

planned from within

and further
that then Vice President Clark

was involved
in this alleged conspiracy.

'The evidence is currently
undergoing tests'

'designed to determine
its authenticity.'

'Meanwhile, several senate
committees in Earthdome'

will hold closed hearings
to discuss the issue

and are strongly urging
the appointment

'of a special prosecutor
to evaluate the evidence.'

Off.

Okay, you heard the news.

I expect it to be tense
out there today.

Just, uh, keep everybody calm.

Oh, and, uh,
because of this situation

our new political
officer Julie Musante

has been recalled
to Earth to help deal

with the crisis
in public morale.

So without her, uh,
guidance

if anyone asks,
just say that we're waiting

for the truth to come out

because sooner or later
it always does.

That's all.

[indistinct chatter]

[sighing]
That's amazing.
I can't believe it.

It's gotta be a mistake, right?

Yeah, well, we'll see. Huh?

Is there something wrong, chief?

Yeah.

Yeah, there's something
wrong, Zack.

- What did you tell her?
- What, Musante?

[chuckling]
Nothin'.

Come on, I know you
had a private meeting with her.

I know she's been
asking questions.

Look, I didn't tell
her anything.

Okay, little stuff,
stupid stuff.

Yeah, what am I supposed to do,
play dumb?

I work for these people.

Yeah, well, you were working
for me a hell of a long time

before you joined Nightwatch.

Now, look, after what happened
to me before

it took a long time before
I could trust anyone again.

I thought I could trust you.

Don't make me have
any second thoughts, huh?

You don't trust me, chief.

- What are you talking about?
- What's a Code 7R, huh?

I looked it up in the books.
It ain't there.

So, I have to wonder..

...what's going on?

Nightwatch says the only people
who have to worry

'are the ones
with something to hide.'

You got something to hide,
chief?

Look, you got a charge to make..

...make it.

Otherwise,
I don't have time for this.

No, I don't have a charge
to make, damn it.

I'm just trying to get through
this thing and it ain't easy.

I'm walking a tightrope here.

And I thought you'd understand.

Boy, was I a jerk.

Alright, I know
you're my superior officer

and we have to work together.

But for the rest of the day
just don't talk to me.

We'll both be happier.

[door whirring]

So it went okay, then.

No problem making first contact.

No problem at all. They'll
be there when we need them.

That's one down and what..

...several thousand more to go?

Yeah, well, if this
war's gonna be as bad

as Delenn says, we'll need all
the First Ones we can find.

Any more word on the situation
with President Clark?

Earthdome is going nuts
over all this.

Clark is saying it's an alien
plot to discredit him.

Santiago's family
is demanding an investigation.

I mean, it's a mess.

But..

...the truth is out.

All we can do is hope
it does some good.

I can't imagine
I'll be gone very long.

This whole nonsense
about the President.

This is exactly
the kind of thing

that I was warning
you about, Zack.

I hope you can see now
that I had a point.

Yes, ma'am, uh..

...it does seem that way.

Just curious.

You ever hear of a Code 7R?

I thought
maybe it was a new security code

something I might not
have access to.

No, I've never heard of it. Why?

[instrumental music]

Ah, I don't know.

I thought
maybe I heard it somewhere.

- I...guess I was wrong.
- Hm.

(man on PA)
'Earth passenger liner Loki'

'now boarding through gate 17.'

Well, that's my ship.

So I'll see you
when we finish

cleaning up this mess back home.

Damage control is a great waste
of time, effort

and resources, Mr. Allan.

But sooner or later we'll find
whoever is responsible

for this outrage..

...and they'll be
punished...severely..

...publicly..

...and permanently.

[dramatic music]

[doorbell beeping]

Oh, hell.

Just a second.

Yeah.

[sighing]

Ow!

Damn! Damn! Damn!

Jeez. Okay! Okay!

Lights. Low.

[sighing]

Open.

[door whirring]

I told you I could help.

The book of G'Quon.

Read it. We'll talk afterward.

- Ah-ah, I don't read Narn.
- 'Learn!'

He hates me.

They all hate me.

That's why they're doing this..

...to make me...crazy.

Lights.

[groaning]

[sighing]

[theme music]

[music continues]