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[intense music]

(Garibaldi)
'I still don't understand
why we have to lay out'

the welcome mat for these guys.

When the greatest warrior leader
the Minbari ever had

dies suddenly
while on a diplomatic tour

it's natural they'd wanna
honor him on his journey home.

The way they're doing it,
displaying his body

to every Minbari
from the Euphrates Sect

to their home planet,
sounds like war drums to me.

Minbari vessel coming through.

[dramatic music]

A war cruiser.

Never thought
I'd see one of those again.

Mitchell, stay in formation!
It might be a..

Oh, my God!
It's a trap! Mitchell!

(Mitchell)
'I got a clear shot.
I can take him. I can take him.'

- 'Break off!'
- 'I'm hit! Ejecting!'

[Mitchell screams]

Well, they're still
big and ugly.

[music continues]

(man on PA)
'Attention..'

'You can now find
all your culinary needs'

'at Ralph's Kitchen
on level 6.'

'Fresh chocolates are on special
while they last.'

'Please bring
your own folding bags.'

[beeps]

- Ivanova here.
- 'Lieutenant commander.'

- 'The Minbari ship is through.'
- I'm on my way.

Check, please.

[indistinct chatter]

[indistinct chatter]

Yeah, that's good, right there.

(woman on PA)
'...hold the dinner pass'

'in auction in 33118'

'this Saturday at 21 hours
through the scanner.'

'All population
is cordially invited to attend.'

'For information, contact..'

[indistinct chatter]

Hey!

Hey-hey-hey!
Come back here! Thief!

Thief! Stop! Thief! Stop her!

[intense music]

[screeching]

[screams]

- Get Dr. Franklin fast.
- You know this girl?

No. She's just taken
a mind-burst.

She's a telepath.

Commander, we've just finished
the security scan.

The Minbari's coming in
with her gun ports open.

'She's armed for a fight.'

[intense music]

(male narrator)
It was the dawn
of the Third Age of mankind

ten years
after the Earth-Minbari War.

The Babylon Project
was a dream given form.

Its goal, to prevent
another war by creating a place

where humans and aliens

could work out
their differences peacefully.

It's a port of call,
home away from home

for diplomats, hustlers,
entrepreneurs and wanderers.

Humans and aliens,
wrapped in 2,500,000 tons

of spinning metal

all alone in the night.

It can be a dangerous place

but it's our last, best hope
for peace.

This is the story of the last
of the Babylon stations.

The year is 2258.

The name of the place
is Babylon 5.

[theme music]

[music continues]

[intense music]

Minbari vessels still closing
with gun ports open.

Recommend we activate
defense grid.

- Just in case.
- Agreed.

This is Babylon control

to Minbari war-cruiser, Ingata.

Your gun ports
are in attack position.

We've activated our
defense system. Please explain.

We are on a peaceful mission,
commander.

Then why are
your gun ports open?

We have no interest
in explaining our ways to you.

[music continues]

I'm sorry there has been
a misunderstanding, commander.

If you will scan the ship

you will find
that the guns are not active.

Confirmed.
No targeting sensors detected.

It's only a symbol to show

they carry the body
of a great warrior leader.

Do you not also have something
in your military traditions

to honor a fallen leader?

Yes, the riderless horse,
the missing-man formation.

It's no more than that.

But while
they are parked alongside

the captain will certainly
comply with your order

'to close the gun ports.'

'Is that satisfactory?'

- Barely.
- Good.

Then if you will excuse me

I must prepare
to meet the cortege.

You'll both join me there,
of course

to honor Branmer's memory

and to welcome the cortege.

We'll be there.

[instrumental music]

Station One,
keep scanning that ship.

If their tracking system so much
as blinks in our direction..

Understood.

[sighs]

[beeping]

Readings are all normal,
except the EEG.

What happened to her?

She took a mind-burst.

She's a telepath, a strong one.

I felt her scream in my mind
when she took the burst.

What do you mean by a burst?

'If you're born
with your psi talent active'

you'll learn early on to block
the noise of other minds.

But sometimes the talent
is latent until it's triggered.

Onset of puberty can do it.

This girl looks about
the right age for that.

So the reaction is the same
as if a deaf person

suddenly heard a rocket engine
screaming in her head?

Exactly, she didn't know
what was happening

and her mind
just ran away and hid.

If her telepathic abilities
just woke up

and the Psi Corps doesn't know
about her yet..

There's got to be some
genetic record somewhere.

As soon as we find out
who she is

I'll arrange
for her transport to Earth.

A Psi Corps rep
can meet her there.

Negative. She was committing
a theft when she went down.

She's under station jurisdiction
until that is dealt with.

- She's not going anywhere.
- You're not being reasonable.

Fine, it's my call,
and I'm making it.

Excuse me,
but until this is resolved

she is still my patient,
and I'm ordering you out.

Both of you.

[instrumental music]

You know, Jeff,
I can't believe you're

really gonna
attend this ceremony.

I mean, this Branmer guy planned

and led the attack on the line.

I know, he commanded

one of the ships
that splashed my team.

But the war is over.

At least that's what
I keep telling myself.

Giving the Minbari this courtesy
is a sign of respect.

It'll help strengthen
the reconciliation

of our two worlds.

Maybe, but if you ask me

this is gonna be
nothing but trouble.

[instrumental music]

[drum beats]

[instrumental music]

[drum beats]

Ambassador Delenn.

Alit Neroon.

I welcome you on behalf
of all Minbari on this station.

It is an unhappy journey
on which you travel.

For the warrior, there is
no other end to the journey.

(Delenn)
'This is Commander Sinclair'

'Lieutenant Commander Ivanova'

and Chief of Security Garibaldi.

The commander
has arranged the place

in which the Shai Alit
may lie in state.

It is a worthy thing to honor
the Shai Alit. Thank you.

And worthy that you would
honor the importance

of this place with his presence.

Mr. Garibaldi and I will escort
you to the area we've set aside.

This way, please.

[instrumental music]

The arrangements are
most satisfactory, commander.

- Simple, but elegant.
- Thank you.

Tell me, who is Alit Neroon?

Branmer's aide
and executive officer.

He served the Shai Alit
for more than 15 years.

I would very much like you
to be present

at the viewing of
the Shai Alit's body tomorrow.

- Of course.
- I sense some reluctance.

Branmer was a hard, canny enemy.
It's difficult to forget that.

It is because
he was such a great warrior

his body is being displayed
in this way.

- It's not traditional?
- It is most unusual.

The Star Riders,
his clan insisted on it.

You don't like it, do you?

My preferences were not
under discussion, commander.

[beeping]

[groaning]

- How's she doing?
- Well, she's coming around.

How do you feel?

[whooshing]

[echoes]
Gently, Alisa. Calm down.

Do as I say and block out
the voices inside your head.

Now relax.

Imagine a wall inside your mind
behind your eyes.

Build it, brick by brick.

- I can't!
- Yes, you can! Focus!

See the wall.

[echoes]
The sounds go away
as the wall goes higher.

You'll only hear
what you wanna hear.

Yes, like that.

Just like that.

It's better.

So where did you get her name?

She can't control her talent.

She's broadcasting
every thought in her head.

Her name is Alisa Beldon.

She came to the station with
her father looking for work.

Computer, access Beldon, Alisa.

(computer)
'Commencing search. File found.'

Here it is. Came here
two years ago with her father.

Both Earthborn. She was 12.

'Mother's death recorded
on Earth six years prior.'

No further information.

Her father died last year.
An accident.

She's been living on her own
in Downbelow ever since.

Am I under arrest?

I had to eat.

You don't stay alive unless
you got credits to pay with.

You don't have
to feel bad about it.

'I'm used to doing for myself.'

My mom died young, too,
same as yours.

Stop that!

What's the matter?

Alisa, you must never read

someone's mind
without permission.

But it was so plain.

I'm sorry,
I didn't mean anything.

As I said, she needs
to be properly trained.

The sooner you're with
the Psi Corps, the better

you'll be able to deal
with this gift of yours.

(Ivanova)
'We still haven't dealt
with the charges against her.'

Let's take care of one crisis
at a time, shall we?

Keep me informed
of her condition.

Lieutenant commander

is there any particular reason

why you're interested
in this case?

Yes.

She's not leaving here,
Ms. Winters

not as long as I have anything
to say about it.

[instrumental music]

Station your people
at all the access ports.

- And make sure they check--
- Commander!

Alit, I trust you've found
everything to your satisfaction.

There are procedures
that must be followed

while the Shai Alit's body
lies in state.

You will keep all other races,
especially humans

away from the area until
the viewing ceremony begins.

Uh, don't worry,
my security team will--

No! No human security.

'I have arranged
for Minbari guards'

'on the Shai Alit's body
during the night.'

Neither you nor any of your

officers will interfere
with them.

Oh, now just a minute--

Mr. Garibaldi, diplomacy.

- Anything else you'd like?
- That will suffice for now.

(Neroon)
These are my requirements,
commander.

This is my station.
I don't take orders here.

Impetuous.

Is this how you reacted
on the line, commander?

- This isn't the line.
- No.

- We were in control there.
- How would you like to--

It's been my experience
that discussions of old battles

only interest historians.

What do you think, commander?

I think...
I have a station to run.

Now if you'll excuse us..

Diplomacy, commander?

[sighs]

[instrumental music]

[drum beats]

[instrumental music]

[drum beats]

This was the greatest of us.

Warrior, leader

the hero of the line!

He fought with honor, bravery

and with vision.

Now he belongs to the ages.

[instrumental music]

[intense music]

Where is the Shai Alit?

What?

[music continues]

Where is the Shai Alit's body?

That's what
we're gonna find out.

I've launched
a full-scale investigation.

This is a grave offense,
commander. Unforgivable.

Minbari warriors are heedless
of their own lives in battle

'but the body of a warrior
must be treated'

'with extreme reverence.'

Branmer's death
was a great sorrow to us.

To lose the vessel of his soul

will bring
his clan's fury upon you.

Are you threatening
to make war over this?

That is how the last one started

with the murder of Dukhat!

That was a tragic accident.

And if this
is another such accident--

If I may

no matter how great the loss

it is not our way
to let a single clan

dictate Minbari policy.

(Delenn)
'We will appreciate
your best efforts'

to solve this mystery,
commander.

I suggest we allow them to get
on with their investigation.

I've got a few things
to tend to.

Fun, fun, fun.

Garibaldi was right.

He said
this was going to be trouble.

There's nothing more annoying

than Mr. Garibaldi
when he's right.

Mm.

If you've got a moment
for another matter, commander

a personal matter?

We found a young girl,
an orphan.

'She's been living
in Downbelow.'

And it turns out
she's a telepath.

Now Ms. Winters
wants to send her

to the Psi Corps immediately.

I believe she should have
a choice in what happens to her.

I agree. But does she have
any other choice?

Possibly.

If we can keep her
under our jurisdiction

long enough for us to find it.

Commander, what happened before

my mother..

...I just can't let this slide.

I know.
Do what you think is right.

I'll back your play.

Yes, sir.

Thank you.

[instrumental music]

Why would anyone wanna take
Branmer's body

if he was that highly regarded?

Minbari
have high regard for him.

As for others..

How did you respond when
I first spoke of this to you?

Alright.

Humans who fought Branmer
have no love for him.

There are elements on Earth
who feel that way.

The Home Guard for one.

But if they were responsible
for this

they would've broadcast the news
right away.

But no one's come forth
to claim credit

for taking
this great general's body.

Great general, yes.

The last thing he wanted to be.

Before he became a warrior
of the Star Riders clan

Branmer was a high priest
of the religious caste.

The Holy War against Earth

forced him
to become a war leader.

He was a brilliant tactician

and he believed
in the rightness of the war.

He fought because it was
a matter of conscience

but he never ceased
to be a priest in his heart.

I've heard
it was the religious caste

who issued the surrender order.

- 'Branmer agreed?'
- He obeyed.

But there are still warriors
who resented.

One of the war leaders, Sinavel,
committed suicide

rather than
give the order to surrender.

And Neroon?

Neroon is also a Star Rider.

He would have died for Branmer.

If Branmer gave an order

he would follow it
without question.

But now with Branmer gone

I get the feeling
Neroon's spoiling for a rematch.

[sighs]

We will see what we will see.

How can you even think
that we might have had

something to do
with the disappearance?

- Why? Why should we want it?
- Well, let's see.

Ransom?
Embarrassment for the Minbari?

Blackening
Babylon 5's reputation?

A thing like that could help
your career back home.

Well, I can go on if you want.

I'm sure you could,
Mr. Garibaldi

but I'm not interested.

The Narn Regime has accomplished
many things in its glorious past

but body-snatching
isn't one of them.

Why don't you ask
in the Alien Sector?

I'm sure
you could find someone there

with an interest in dead bodies.

Oh, no, not the carrion eaters.

[chuckles]
Bon appetit.

[instrumental music]

I appreciate the clothes.

The other ones
were getting pretty ripe.

We should get you
some more outfits

before your trip back to Earth.

And The Psi Corps pays
for all this?

Of course,
the Corps takes care of its own.

Why don't you tell her
what else the Psi Corps does

when it takes care of someone?

Lieutenant commander,
this really

isn't any of your concern.

Oh, yes, it is,
and you know why it is.

Now why don't you let me
talk to her for a while

unless you're afraid
to let her hear another side?

Psi Corps doesn't sound so bad.

'I don't understand
what you have against them.'

Did she tell you
what the Psi Corp does

to telepaths
who don't wanna join them?

- No.
- 'Let me tell you a story.'

It's all about a woman
who fell in love, got married

had children. It was supposed
to be a simple dream.

Just one problem,
she was a telepath.

She managed to keep that fact
from the Psi Corps

till she was 35.

By then
she had two young children.

The Corps told her to come
with them or go to prison.

But she loved her husband
and her children

'and she refused to leave them.'

There was only one way they
would let her stay with them.

Every week, for ten years
they injected her with drugs

that suppressed
her telepathic talents.

'Every day she died a little'

until she finally ended it
by taking her own life.

That was your mother.

That's the image I saw
in your mind the other day.

I have no love
for the Psi Corps, Alisa.

And you have every right to know
everything about them

before you decide to join them.

Yeah, but I don't have
much of a choice here, do I?

Well, I'm investigating
your options.

There may be
more than you think.

Alisa..

...can I have my link, please?

Just keeping in practice,
in case.

Mr. Garibaldi,
what have you discovered?

Does the term "Not much"
mean anything to you?

I was promised
a complete investigation.

You're getting it.

I thought there might be
something with the Llort.

They're pack rats, they collect
all sorts of souvenirs

for the pure sake
of collecting them.

But not bodies.

- There's one other possibi--
- Chief!

Better take a look at this.

I found that outside
the Pak'ma'ra's quarters.

This is a piece
of Branmer's burial robe.

What are these Pak'ma'ra?

Carrion eaters.

This is nothing to me.

It was found on the deck
directly outside these quarters.

[grunts]
I'm not responsible

for the cleanliness
of your decks.

This material
is from the burial robes

of an esteemed Minbari leader.

- His body's been stolen.
- And so?

Where is the body?
What did you do with it?

Answer the question
as a courtesy

to our Minbari friends.

I have heard nothing!

Then I'm afraid
I have no choice.

I'll have to make
a deeper inquiry.

A deeper inquiry?

I'm going to have to insist
that you all

have your stomachs pumped.

[growling]

The house, of course,
would be decorated

entirely to your taste

in Earth style or Narnish,
if you prefer.

You said something
about clothing and jewelry.

Ah, yes, there will be
a substantial credit allowance

for clothing
and other personal adornment

in addition
to your fee for services.

We are prepared
to be extremely generous.

And what services
is she supposed to render?

I was making an offer to Alisa

not to you,
lieutenant commander.

What services?

So simple and yet so rewarding.

All we ask is a small sample
of blood and tissue

every now and then,
say, twice a month.

You know, we are the only race
without telepaths.

You would become the mother,
genetically speaking

of an entire breed
of Narn telepaths.

- I don't believe this.
- Mm. Welcome to the club.

Didn't G'Kar try and talk

our last telepath
into something like this?

'You're trying to succeed
where he failed?'

I'd have to live
on the Narn home-world.

But it sounds interesting.

You'd probably be
the only human there.

- Yeah.
- Ah.

But we are prepared
to pay so well

for the privilege
of entertaining her.

I'd really like to see it.

I almost can if I concen..

[intense music]

I'll talk to you later.

- Alisa?
- I have to lie down.

I hope that isn't a sign
of some frailty in her.

Why don't you check her teeth
while you're at it?

Think that's a good idea?

I suggest you leave, Na'Toth,
promptly.

You've made your offer.

Tell her
I expect her answer soon.

Good idea about the teeth.

- What happened?
- I peeked into her mind.

I know
I'm not supposed to, but--

What was it like in there?

Cold!

[sobs]
Ugly.

Alien!

It's not like
looking into a human mind.

It felt like I was falling
into something terrible.

Look, you-you might wanna
remember that

when you consider their offer.

Mitch, get back to central,
tell 'em to narrow the search.

Don, you and Justin,
check Green 2.

Doc, just coming to see you.
Any results on those tests?

Yeah, I just got 'em back
from the lab.

Next time you can do the stomach
pumping of the Pak'ma'ra.

Had to burn two lab coats.

Forget ever getting
the smell out of them.

- You didn't find anything?
- No, no.

The Carrion eaters,
they ate something, definitely

just not Minbari.

And you sure
you tested all of them?

Absolutely.

So where do you look now,
Mr. Garibaldi?

In the beams and rafters,
between hulls.

It's the only place left.

- Thanks for your help.
- Alright.

Oh, by the way, you know
what they say Narn tastes like?

Yeah, chicken.

Man, I really need a vacation.

(Neroon)
'Your man is useless!'

Stomach contents!

Branmer's body must be found.

If your man, Garibaldi,
cannot handle the assignment

he must be replaced
by someone who can!

Mr. Garibaldi will do his job.

A search of all public areas and
quarters had to be done first.

'Now they're looking at
the station structure itself.'

If security has to take
this place apart

and put it back together again,
they will.

If Mr. Garibaldi
fails in his search

I may find it necessary
to have my ship assume the job

of taking this station apart!

[intense music]

I don't take kindly to threats,
Alit.

I do not make threats,
commander.

[intense music]

(Ivanova)
'You're definitely a high P-10.'

I bet Na'Toth might up her bid
if she saw those test results.

I thought you didn't like
contact with the Narn mind.

(Alisa)
'I don't have to go
into their minds.'

I'd just have to give them the
biogenetic samples they want.

I can supply you with history
modules on the Narn Regime.

Take a good look
at their home-world, Alisa.

The Centauri occupation left
it bleak, barren, almost dead.

The Narns are interested only
in conquering other races now.

They make slaves
of their victims.

And despite Na'Toth's claims

'they'll probably
try and make one of you as well'

a little like the Psi Corps.

Lieutenant commander

granted you have your problems

with the Psi Corps

and I sympathize
with your feelings

but I won't have you
poisoning her with them.

Like the facts about the lives
they've ruined?

- The people they've destroyed?
- And the good they've done.

Just because
your mother didn't cooperate.

- Like your friend Ironheart?
- You leave him out of this.

Don't you dare bring him
into this--

Stop it! Stop it, both of you!

'You keep arguing
over what you want!'

You don't care
about what I want.

You don't even ask!

Alright, Alisa,
what do you want?

[sighs]

To know the truth
about all my choices.

Is that all of it?

Narn, Psi Corps, the drugs?

No.

There's one more possibility
you should consider.

[beeping]

Come.

Thank you for taking the time
to see us, ambassador.

It is my pleasure.

So, Alisa, you wish to know
about Minbari telepaths?

I just wanna see all the cards
on the table

before I make a bet.

I was not aware
there was a game involved.

It's just an expression
of speech, ambassador.

Well, perhaps we should start

with some
general information first.

For the Minbari, psi ability
is considered a gift.

Therefore, the use of it
is extended as a service

to those who have need of it.

They're not paid?

(Delenn)
'Only with a high regard
of our people.'

It is not a job,
it is a calling.

It's enough for them
to be of service.

Then how do they live?

'Those who wish to help others,
to serve others'

are greatly respected
within our culture.

They are encouraged
and helped in their goal

by making sure
that their needs are met.

'They're clothed and fed'

and left alone to do
what they're called to do.

It is a small price to pay

for something
that benefits many.

I looked into a Narn mind today.
It wasn't pretty.

Apparently, Narnuan minds
can cause a problem

for someone who isn't trained.

Yes, I have heard this.

We do not all
think the same way. We..

[intense music]

[zapping]

I, uh, I think we should go.

- Don't you need some more time?
- No, I got a clear picture.

Thank you.

Is there something going on
around here about a dead body?

Yes. Why?

[sighs]
I saw something about the body.

I know what happened to it.

Mr. Garibaldi,
I need to see you immediately.

[intense music]

[grunts]

[grunting]

[groaning]

[groans]

Lights.

What the hell do you think
you're doing?

Everywhere has been searched
but here

where no one would dare to go.

Wrong.

I searched these quarters
personally

with Ambassador Delenn
observing.

I wanted to make sure
everything was on the up and up

'and nobody was sneaking around'

trying to pull a fast one.

You might wanna try it sometime.

Escort the Alit
back to his quarters.

We'll continue the search
without his help.

Will do.

I brought someone to see you.
Alisa Beldon.

I think you better talk to her,
Jeff.

Ms. Beldon?

Commander, there's something
you have to know.

When I was talking
to Ambassador Delenn

I looked inside her head

and I saw something.

She covered it up real quick,
but, commander

she knows
who took that Minbari body

'and she knows where it is.'

[intense music]

- Ambassador.
- Good evening, commander.

Mr. Garibaldi.

Shipping something home,
ambassador?

Just some personal possessions.

I think we need to talk.

Quite a trick.

Stealing Branmer's body
and cremating it

without anyone noticing it.

Why?

As a member
of the religious caste

I felt an obligation to Branmer.

'As I told you,
he was a reluctant hero.'

He only became a war leader

because he felt it was necessary

for the sake
of the Minbari people.

And your obligation to him?

A long, close friendship.

He told me
that when he was called

he wanted only a simple funeral.

He did not want to be
a monument to war.

Neroon and his Star Riders
have subverted his wishes

with this display of his body.

I decided to carry out
Branmer's wishes.

His ashes are to be sent home.

They will be scattered in space
near our world.

Unfortunately,
you and Mr. Garibaldi

have put that plan in jeopardy.

How could this have any more
jeopardy than it does now?

Neroon and his bunch are ready
to start the whole war

over again
because of this thing.

I believe
I could have explained it

as a true religious mystery.

The transformation
of Branmer's body

so that he could take his place
with the gods. But now..

Delenn, Neroon wants an answer.
You have it.

What am I supposed to do?
Hide the facts?

You've put us
in a difficult situation.

It is more difficult
than you suspect.

You see

a rift between the religious
and warrior castes

began when our warriors
were ordered to surrender.

If what happened to the body

were to become general knowledge

it would further that rift.

Great. Just one question,
what about Neroon?

I promised we'd tell him
what happened.

Then we will do so.

If you will honor my situation,
I will honor yours.

It is regrettable,
but I see no choice.

We will tell him the truth

but I will tell him my way.

[instrumental music]

You had no right
to touch the Shai Alit's body!

He was warrior caste
by right of his father!

And religious caste
by right of his mother!

You know which takes precedence.

Star Riders will protest this.
I will lead the fight myself.

You will do nothing!

You ignored his request
to be cremated

and have his ashes
scattered in space.

You disobeyed
not only your own war leader

but one of the greatest
of our religious caste.

You showed great disrespect.

You had to display
the great warrior's body!

You had to have
your military spectacle!

It stops here..

...or the Star Riders
will be destroyed

dishonored by your actions.

Do you speak for yourself?

I speak
for the entire Grey Council.

I'd hoped to avoid
this conversation

but your insistence
on an investigation

has left me no choice.

You will support my statement
that his body was transformed.

That is a direct order
from the Grey Council.

You will obey it

as you did our order
to end the war.

Do you understand?

Yes, I understand, Satai Delenn.

Is there anything else
you want of me?

You will apologize
to Commander Sinclair

privately, for your behavior.

I will see to it
that you and the Star Riders

will not be punished or shamed

for your honoring
of the Shai Alit.

Yes, Satai Delenn.

There was no cause
for me to attack you, commander.

Even less cause
for me to threaten this station.

I am ashamed to admit that
my feelings for the Shai Alit

led me to act improperly.

There is no shame in wanting
to honor him, Alit Neroon.

I fought on the line
against Branmer.

I saw his valor and leadership
firsthand.

Because his body
disappeared here

I feel some responsibility

toward the Minbari people.

There is no higher testimony
to a warrior's courage and skill

than praise from his enemy.

I would like to send
that message to your home-world

in a personal message,
a testimony to the Shai Alit.

You will do this
as an Earth force officer?

And as commander of Babylon 5.

That is a great kindness.

We've fought long enough.

Maybe it's time we started
talking with one another.

Branmer's life was more
significant than his battles.

Let the warrior caste
praise his courage in war

and let the rest praise him
for what he truly was

a man of peace.

You talk like a Minbari,
commander.

Perhaps there was
some small wisdom

in letting all species survive.

We like to think so.

Until another day, then.

I thought you'd be seeing
Neroon's cruiser off.

- I've seen cruisers before.
- Me, too.

There is someone on this station
who interests me.

Oh.

Alisa Beldon has a most unusual
psi quality for a human.

So I'm told.

She impressed me greatly.

But when she touched my mind

I detected some confusion in her
about her future.

She doesn't seem to care
for either of the opportunities

being offered by Earth or Narn.

And?

Commander?

Do you think Talia and Ivanova
would be really teed off

if I decided
to go with the Minbari?

In order, yes and no.

I don't need to be a telepath
to figure that one out.

(Delenn)
'Alisa could become
an instrument'

of great communication
between humans and Minbari.

We suffer a lack there,
as you know, commander.

The future
in exchange for the past.

I think that's very workable.

[instrumental music]

I wanted to thank you again
for helping me.

- You made your own decision.
- You showed me the choices.

This is best.
I'm used to being on my own.

Psi Corps
wouldn't have worked for me.

And the Narns, uh-uh,
even though the price was right.

There's no price high enough
to compensate

for being surrounded by Narns.

I just thought I'd stop by
and wish you well.

I don't agree with your decision

but the commander's right.

You could be a big help
with the Minbari.

And who knows, maybe
you'll learn a trick or two

'and come back and teach us.'

Thanks. I might do that.

As long as you write
once in a while.

I will.

I won't forget you.

I think I want to go
the rest of the way by myself.

- Goodbye.
- Bye.

Goodbye.

I think she'll be alright.

I think so, too.

Are you busy right now?

Uh, no, not right now.

I wasn't exactly polite to you
over this whole thing.

Yeah, well, we both
got a little hot, I think.

How about if I buy you a drink
to make up for it?

Okay, but I go on duty
in half an hour

so it's gonna have to be coffee.

Of course.

- Hi.
- Hi.

Just wanted to say safe journey.

Thanks.

Alisa, there's something
I've been wondering.

When you looked
into Delenn's mind

did you see anything else,
anything unusual?

There was one other thing.

A word, "Chrysalis."
I don't know what it means.

- It's a cocoon, I think.
- Cocoon? That's weird.

She shut down real fast
when I touched that.

- Why would she wanna hide that?
- I don't know.

(man on PA)
'...is now boarding
in docking bay 4.'

I guess I have to go.

[exhales sharply]

Good luck.

Thanks.

[chuckles]

[announcement
in foreign language]

Chrysalis.

[instrumental music]

[theme music]

[music continues]