(birds chirping)
-: The two of you didn't get along too well, I'm told.
-: Chakotay will tell you he left Starfleet on principle
to defend his home colony from the Cardassians.
I, on the other hand, was forced to resign.
He considered me a mercenary,
willing to fight for anyone who'd pay my bar bills.
Trouble is, he was right.
I have no problem helping you track down my friends
in the Maquis, Captain.
All I need to know from you is what's in it for me?
-: You help us find that ship,
we help you at your next outmeet review.
-: Uh-huh.
-: Officially, you'd be a Starfleet observer
during the mission.
-: Observer?
Oh, hell, I'm the best pilot you could have.
-: You'll be an observer.
When it's over, you're cut loose.
-: Story of my life.