ceilingcow:
If I understand Garak correctly this roughly translates to: “I know exactly what you’re talking about, but I’m going to continue to lie about this for a few more minutes because being straightforward would wrench the last shreds of joy from the shriveled husk of my existence.”
jamiekinosian:
Full View
This is a commission of Mila and Garak for lemonsweetie. The way you can see Garak beaming when he was around his mother and in his old home was definitely one of my favorite Garak moments.
lemonsweetie:
lemonsweetie:
“I need to write this, Doctor, and you’re the only person on this station who will understand… Indulge me, if you will; I need you as a witness. A stitch in time…” - Elim Garak
These lines are from the first chapter of A Stitch In Time, a novel written by Elim Garak’s actor, Andrew J. Robinson. The story is in the form of a letter to Doctor Julian Bashir. It includes Garak’s struggles to help rebuild Cardassia, insight into events on Deep Space 9, and the unveiling of his shrouded past.
throw-tribbles-at-them:
Gee, doc, what’s got your knickers in a twist?
ceilingcow:
Garak, don’t look so surprised. There is literally nobody on the station worse at keeping a secret than you.
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Garak exploded his own shop, because he saw a Flaxian assassin lurking around the station, realized he was probably being targeted, and decided to force the issue. This is, you’ll pardon me for saying, classic Garak, a duplicity so straightforward it’s practically routine. The truth comes out about halfway through the episode, and the best part is, it doesn’t really matter. On another show, the reveal that the supposed victim was actually behind the attack would be a third act twist; here, it’s a stratagem to maintain control and smoke out the real culprits, as well as ensure the sympathy and assistance of outside parties.
That’s telling, by the way. Instead of seeing the Flaxian and reporting him to Odo, Garak uses a lie to help find the truth. This is how he thinks: The simplest approach to any problem is the one which requires the most lies. He’s probably even right. While Odo is undoubtedly driven to maintain order and justice on the station, any report from Garak would’ve been met with suspicion, if not outright disbelief. By framing his potential killer, Garak ensures that he’s given at least some benefit of the doubt.
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ladyyatexel:
Post-canon Scruffy!Bashir and Ponytail!Garak~
sjflkansdfljaslsd-deactivated20:
What I want to know is of all the stories you told me, which ones were true and which ones weren’t?
My dear Doctor, they’re all true.
Even the lies?
Especially the lies.
