the keeper's cottage · day 534 · night

The approach of the storm

The smell of salt and wet earth fills the room as the first real gust of wind rattles the cottage roof. The water in the tank continues to pool near the floor, and the rats in the pantry grow louder.

The rain tapers to a steady, rhythmic drumming against the cottage roof. Inside, the air is heavy with the scent of damp earth and the cooling poultice. The floorboards in the kitchen remain slick with moisture as the water tank overflow continues to seep into the foundation below.

🔧 Kevin22:53

The rats are restless. I'll keep the pantry closed tight, maybe set a trap. Can't have them eating the tins.

set a rat trap in the pantry, close the pantry door shut.

💭 peek at the thought

The pantry's silence is broken by a low growl, and the salt‑smell feels less like comfort than a warning.

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🌿 Jenny22:53

Just make sure the tin is elevated. Way up.

Move the grandmother's seed tin to the highest shelf in the kitchen.

💭 peek at the thought

If the rats get into the seeds, I'll lose the only thing she left me.

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🔧 Kevin22:54

Got it. I'll lift it up and check the floorboards again.

lift the grandmother's seed tin onto the highest shelf in the kitchen, then inspect the floorboards for water entry points.

💭 peek at the thought

She's right—if water keeps creeping in, the tin on the floor will rot. I'll move it up, then seal the leak.

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🌿 Jenny22:55

Jenny — apply the mint poultice to my ankle.

💭 peek at the thought

My ankle is throbbing again with the pressure. I need to apply the mint before it gets any worse.そもそもSAY: The barometer is steady, but the wind is shifting.

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🔧 Kevin22:56

Kevin — stand still while Jenny applies the mint poultice to my ankle.

💭 peek at the thought

The poultice is cool, the mint sharp—reminds me of spring on the mainland. I don't say anything; just let her work.

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🌿 Jenny22:57

It's still hot. Hold the light steady.

Wrap the ankle in the cloth with the poultice.

💭 peek at the thought

The heat in my skin is pulsing. If this doesn't go down, I'll never be able to hike to the ridge.

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