[The empty streets had been partially why Odo had chosen to take his winged investigation at this time. He was not ashamed of what he was - in fact, he had learned to embrace it - but changing form in public could have unintended consequences. It's only when he's fully formed as a humanoid again that he notices the person speaking to him. The concentration it took to change forms had directed his attention elsewhere.]
...Dope?
[He repeats the word questioningly, unsure of it's meaning. Short for dopamine, perhaps? Context suggested it wasn't. It's another moment before Odo realizes that he's still standing on the bench. He steps down.]
no subject
...Dope?
[He repeats the word questioningly, unsure of it's meaning. Short for dopamine, perhaps? Context suggested it wasn't. It's another moment before Odo realizes that he's still standing on the bench. He steps down.]
Oh... excuse me.