In the pale Moonlight was of course one of DS9’s best, best episodes. I loved its moral ambiguity, the acting, and the whole idea behind the teleplay was just electrifying. This follow-up to that is … intriguing, although it lacks a certain flair: the action is quite muted and there’s a lot of tautology. Worth a read if you’re a fan and have the time, but don’t go in expecting a great deal of action.