Logline
As a cadet sets out to solve an ancient Starfleet mystery, she embarks on a journey of self-discovery and learns the value of forging her own path. Meanwhile, Nahla agrees to help a fellow chancellor with an elaborate alien ritual.
Written by: Kirsten Beyer & Tawny Newsome
Directed by: Larry Teng
That’s how Sam interpreted it, and it’s why she imitated it / mirrored it back.
But what if it wasn’t pro forma?
My understanding is that only the religious leaders of Bajor could feel it, if it even was possible to feel it. So some college student shouldn’t be able to do it anyway.
I’ve never been convinced that the ear-grabbing actually did anything. Bareil certainly had no patience for it.