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[Julian jumps when he hears Garak's voice--not so much out of true surprise as deeply ingrained habit, after all he could hear very well indeed. His approach, while certainly quiet enough to catch him off-guard if he didn't have conveniently enhanced hearing, wasn't quite completely silent.]
Flattery will get you nowhere, Mister Garak. Though I am rather happy to see you, so for now I'll let it slide.