"Actually, I came here for one reason. And I wanted to come over tonight and talk to you about it over a few drinks, but guess who just came home and asked permission to go out every night?"
Night? Akile couldn't have done anything that stupid, could she? No, she definitely did. It seems there's nothing I can do, all I have to do now is wait in silence until he gets tired of scolding me.
"I have no idea, chief."
"All the men in our village have some kind of occupation. Not to earn money, but to have a purpose in life. But you have been in our village for almost a month and all you do is sit there and enjoy your free time.
That's why I was planning to come to you this evening and help you find a vocation. Or rather, I was going to invite you to come with me when I go out to sea to fish once in a while.