"The word 'Terran' falls from lips yet meaning falls short." But the use of the word 'homeworld' called to mind a different meaning here. Another planet, absurd as the explanation to him was. His expression turned from irritated to neutral and now to curious. "You are not of Earth? Terran is the word you would call us?"

The guess explained much: including Garak's monstrous appearance. He was not cursed or a creature from the underworld but a man not unlike him. Well, Nasir recalled the sentiments Garak had expressed, he was unlike him.