-: I'm Mr. Vup.
-: Of course you are. Salutations.
Please.
(Vup snarls)
-: Let us not waste time.
Your references are sound.
Mr. Quark of Ferenginar was especially satisfied
with your handling of his trouble with the Breen.
-: Yes, that was quite a foofaraw.
-: Are aware of the identity
of the other party in this negotiation?
-: Indeed.
-: Have you had dealings with the Tal Shiar before?
-: To be honest,
I've tried hard to stay out of their way.
They are treacherous, violent, ruthless and subtle.
Their concept of honor
is rooted in their skill at deceit.
-: So why represent them now?
-: Oh. (laughs)
I'm not.
(Vup snarls)
I'm here on behalf on another interested party.
I've come to offer your employer
alternative remuneration for Dr. Maddox.
-: (snarls) Surprising.
(pistol hums)
I'm not a fan of surprises.
-: I'm getting that sense.
-: Now, what can possibly be worth reneging on a deal
with the Romulan secret police?
-: I can explain.
-: Maybe you aren't aware, Mr. Rios.
We Beta Annari have 1,253 olfactory receptor genes,
which means, among other things,
I can smell a lie. (snarls)
So, Mr. Rios, proceed with caution.