In 2370, Varani was on Deep Space 9 playing the tivara in Quark's. Quark had been asked by Kira Nerys to let him play, although the Ferengi was concerned his customers focused more on Varani than on spending money. Kira had talked to the government about the rebuilding of the Forum, although other projects had been given more attention. In 2376, Varani played music on the Promenade during the entry ceremony for Bajor joining the United Federation of Planets. (DS9 novel: Cathedral)