Continental Reckoning

The Continental Hotel stood as a gleaming monument to Mombasa's growing status as an international business hub, its twenty-story glass facade reflecting the brilliant coastal sunlight.

As their car pulled up to the entrance, Amani felt the stark contrast between this world of corporate luxury and the simple village they had visited the night before.

The system noted his observation: [Environmental Contrast: Extreme - Symbolic Representation of Development Conflict].

"Remember," Fatuma said as they prepared to exit the vehicle, "we're here to gather information, not to make concessions. Let them reveal their hand while giving away as little as possible about our own."

Amani nodded, his [Game Intelligence: A+] already analyzing the upcoming meeting like a critical football match. Beside him, Halima adjusted her headscarf with quiet dignity, her expression revealing nothing of the tension he knew she must be feeling.