- Elim Garak to Sisko in DS9 Season 4 Ep. 26: Broken Link

Sisko: I need someone to occupy Odo’s attention,
           take his mind off his condition.
Garak: You…want me to…..keep him company?
Sisko: No. Anyone can do that. Dax. Bashir. Myself.
           And what would we have to offer him? 
           Kindness? Sympathy? That’s the last thing he wants.