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Prince Lettow continues as you wonder what kind of program Olivecrona has put together and how it differs from previous, similar schemes.

"Anyway, three deliveries, $1,000 each, and you are welcome to feed in Tucson and every city you visit for a year after finishing your final delivery," Lettow says. "Though you will have to abide by my rules for neonates here in Tucson. My man Alexander will explain once we're finished here. I also give you permission to own property and to create no more than one ghoul, though you may not Embrace new Kindred. And take this for emergencies. And only for emergencies." He hands you a prepaid flip phone and a baggie full of SIM cards. "Now if you'll excuse me, I must compose the letters you are to deliver."

The Prince moves to a writing desk under a ramada, leaving the pile of electronic devices and written correspondence, and gets to work composing his messages. You sit down nearby to disable the phone's GPS and get rid of everything that could be used to track you, leaving the device even more stripped down than it began.

You glance around at the rooftop Elysium and your first thought is, No food. Your Hunger is starting to distract you. Later tonight you'll need to hunt.