Babylon 5: In the Beginning Page #2

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Arrogance and stupidity

all in the same package.

How efficient of you.

AIDE:
Just a minute...

LONDO:
Listen to me.

The Minbari are one

of the oldest spacefaring races.

Even at the height of the Centauri Republic

when we were expanding in all directions...

...we never opposed the Minbari.

If you do not bother them,

they will not bother you.

Perhaps.

But that decision's already been made.

All we're asking is that you give us

whatever you've got...

...on the location of their military forces

so we can avoid contact.

LONDO:
No, this is foolish.

LEFCOURT:
Excuse me for saying so...

...but it sounds like you're concerned with

keeping your monopoly on our business.

Minbari have no interest in alien affairs

or alien business.

And I resent your implication.

I've tried to help you.

You've refused to listen.

There you are.

I will get you the information you ask for,

and that is the end.

Good luck with your mission, gentlemen.

I only hope that in your stumbling around...

...you do not wake the dragon.

Good day.

LONDO:
They didn't listen, of course.

Arrogant men never do.

Sadly, arrogance has never been...

...exclusively a Human trait.

It travels between the stars

like solar winds.

CALLIER:
I never tire of this view, Lenonn.

It amazes me to think that Valen himself

stood where I am standing...

...so many years ago.

Yes. I often feel his presence here.

Thank you for coming, Callier.

I'm honored that you should travel so far.

It is the least I can do

for the honored leader of the Anla-Shok.

I'm not certain about the "honored" part.

I know what they say about me.

[Chuckles]

You've been listening to rumors again.

Rangers specialize in reports

from distant places.

Rumors are at the core of what we do.

I've learned that the more vehemently

a rumor is denied...

...the more often it tends to be true.

So, did you pass on my request

for more support?

I did. It was considered and rejected.

They promised!

CALLIER:
Lenonn, be sensible.

We have carried the Rangers

as part of our cultural identity...

...our debt to Valen, for 1,000 years.

How much more can you ask of us?

But now is when the prophecies said

that we would be needed most.

- We must begin to move.

- I'm sorry, Lenonn.

The Caste Elders have made their decision.

Then I demand to speak

with the Grey Council.

CALLIER:
Lenonn...

It is my right as leader of the Anla-Shok.

I demand to see them

and make my case personally.

If you go over the heads of the Elders,

you risk offending them.

Then let them be offended.

CALLIER:
You operate here

at our sufferance, Lenonn.

If you force the issue,

the Rangers may pay the price.

Ignore my request, and we shall all pay

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