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You are surprisingly forthright for a vampire.

In addition to her questions about your immortal objectives, Estefania likes to talk about blood. Or, rather, she enjoys discussing the flavors of her prey, much as a mortal would discuss the notes of their wine. While you are far from impressing Estefania with your refinement, she clearly sees potential.

"You know, a vampire's choice of prey really does say a lot about them. What's more, each individual has what the French called a terroir…the essence of their lives. How your prey spends their time and what they themselves consume communicates a unique flavor to the blood. What sort do you prefer?"

I like to feed from the itinerant, the better to disguise my presence.

I like to feed from among the wealthy and high-born; their refinement carries into the quality of their blood.

I like to feed from craftsmen, musicians and actors; their blood imparts a taste of their creative soul.

I like to feed from soldiers and other military types, as it sustains my warrior's soul.

I like to feed from gamblers. The rush of the win and the loss communicates itself through the blood.

I like to feed from whores. If one goes missing, no one cares.

I like to feed from children. Their innocence is intoxicating.

I feed from workmen. An honest day's labor provides a musk that is unmistakable.

I like to feed from members of the clergy. There is a special irony in showing them the futility of their faith.

I like to feed from the intoxicated. They do not resist, and further a portion of the intoxicant is passed along with the blood…

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