Chapter 79: Shadows of Obligation
Bayo's senses were still reeling from his recent supernatural encounter when he spotted Amina approaching. The familiar warmth in her eyes was tinged with an urgency that set his nerves on edge. As she drew closer, he noticed she was carrying a large, ornate flask and had a book tucked under her arm.
"Amina," he greeted, his voice betraying a mix of relief and apprehension. "E ku ise [well done]," he added, falling back on the familiar Yoruba greeting.
He stepped aside, allowing her to enter his modest apartment. The space, though small, was neat and organized -- a testament to Bayo's disciplined nature. Amina placed the flask on his small dining table, the metal gleaming softly in the dim light.