A worthy endeavor. [Garak has been doing much the same, although he won't admit to it as easily. At least he knows which set of lies to present as he needs them, and the slight response to he compliment is encouraging.]
And yes, saving Cardassia is my top priority, as it would be for any Cardassian in my situation.
[His attention stays on the chemical, until Khan speaks. He raises his eyeridges in surprise for just a moment before his smile returns, this time with a slightly vicious, predatory edge to it.]
Khan Noonien Singh, yes? I've heard many very interesting things about you... and poor Doctor Bashir seems to think I should be worried. He's such a naive, idealistic young man some times.
[And Julian had to know the description he gave would have been enough to pique his interest even if he hadn't done his own research into the history of Human genetic manipulation in the wake of Doctor Bashir's big reveal.]