#bajora

I can't think of anything specific, no.

(Reblog for larger sample size!)

(Reblog for larger sample size!)

Okay well now you've got me beyond curious

In humans, smells can strongly evoke memories. My thought was, for the Bajorans, their keen sense of smell would often evoke strong memories, both good and bad. So, for example, Kira could still smell the people who died on the station and that made it hard for her to be chill about the Occupation while being constantly reminded of it. Likewise scents of certain foods or flowers, etc, might trigger recollections of her parents or other lost family members, for better or worse.

So my thought was Bajorans tend toward nostalgia and PTSD because it's how they're wired. Because sometimes they're led by their noses.