Spoilers Star Trek: Deep Space Nine

[Gradine]

Curzon is a missing stair, a narcissistic and abusive supervisor who indulged his pathetic and inappropriate crush to ruin his charge’s career

Makes one think twice about how wistfully Sisko remembers their old hijinks

 

[jian]

Makes one think twice about how wistfully Sisko remembers their old hijinks

Yeah, it really does. It’s weird how much affection Sisko has for Curzon (or the memory of working with him) while still noting how selfish, manipulative, and abusive Curzon was. I don’t think that would wash now - it’s all very 90s and pre-Epstein or MeToo.

For the record, this is what Sisko said about Curzon:

"Let me tell you something about Curzon. He was my friend, he was my confidant, in a way he was my teacher as well. But he was also manipulative, selfish, and arrogant. Most people let him get away with it because he was so charming. Sometimes I let him get away with it too."

Oh, and Rom going father bear on Quark is great too:

Quark: I did it for his own good, Rom. I couldn't just stand by and watch my nephew throw his life away.
Rom: You had no right to interfere! I've already told Commander Sisko what you did, and he's going to let Nog retake the test!
Quark: You what?!
Rom: You heard me! And if you ever do anything to hurt Nog again, I'll burn the bar to the ground!
Quark: You wouldn't dare.
Rom: Oh. yes, I would. My son's happiness is more important to me than anything, even latinum! Remember that, brother!

(Rom should probably remember that the bar is integrated into the Promenade and DS9's central structure, so burning it down probably wouldn't work out well.)

 

[Rabulias]

(Rom should probably remember that the bar is integrated into the Promenade and DS9's central structure, so burning it down probably wouldn't work out well.)

I took his comment to be metaphorical, but it was no empty threat. Judging by Quark's comments over the course of the show, his bar was often running a very slim profit margin, teetering on the edge. Rom knew the weak spots, and could have bankrupted the bar, ruining his brother's financial situation.