"It means you're one of the inheritors of the legacy I've built on this planet. It means that you and your brothers will be passing that legacy down in your own families. It's the hallmark of a business." He stands again, restless with irritation. "Stop doing favours for people who can't pay you back. You'll either have to play tyrant when they can't make good, or you'll have to let slide. One makes you look cruel and the other weak-willed. Generosity is only a useful trait when the people to whom you're generous can offer you something in return. I don't want to get any more reports like this, do you understand? I want to hear that you're doing well with the recruits and getting your work done."