10

As the summer continues, your relationship with Jesse continues to fray. It seems, however, that you are not the only one having trouble with your broodmate—one of your patron's own has arrived in town.

Introductions concluded, the newcomer bursts out with "Aren't we one big happy family?" With that, Estefania Rios e Hidalgo gazes around at her broodmate and his two offspring.

"It is a pleasure to have you here, Señora…" you were saying, at least until Jesse overrides you.

"Together, we shall see that New-Orleans becomes the most magnificent city of the New World!"

"That we shall, Jesse," says Villanueva.

"If only our dear dominus would join us here…" Rios exclaims in the general direction of Villanueva.

"Yes, if only he were here," Villanueva replies without warmth. You have heard precious little about Martin Garcia Vargas, the maker of your maker, but the idea of coexisting with a being of such age does not exactly sit well with you. Consequently, you find your dominus's lack of enthusiasm comforting.

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