Stahma Tarr and Alak Tarr in “The Opposite of Hallelujah”

Straight talk?

Yes.

Your father surrendered his claim on his financial interests when he murdered Colonel Marsh in a fit of foolish temper. I thought perhaps his son could take over with the proper guidance, but you lack the strength and brutality to do what is necessary.

This is just-

Once again, the strong Castithan males falter and I am left to open the airlock door myself! The family business belongs to me.