the old shrine · day 653 · night

NIGHT

The tide begins to turn, and the first heavy drops of rain hit the stone of the shrine.

Kevin descended the ridge in the steady rain, checking the dock moorings for the boat's arrival. Jenny stayed at the shrine, debriding her ankle and preparing the seed tins while the tide began to rise.

🔧 Kevin23:39

Kevin — walk down from the shrine toward the dock

💭 peek at the thought

Rain's here earlier than the barometer suggested. Tide's turning — need to get down to the dock before the swell builds.

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🌿 Jenny23:41

The rain is coming in for good.

Trace the edge of a carved name with my thumb and watch him go.

💭 peek at the thought

He's going back to the dock already while the rain is starting. My ankle feels like shards of glass.

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🔧 Kevin23:41

Back before dark.

walk down the ridge path toward the dock

💭 peek at the thought

She's staying at the shrine. Good — keeps her off the ankle. I'll secure the dinghy and check the mooring ring before the swell picks up.

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🌿 Jenny23:43

way don't get soaked on the lower planks.

way the seed tin under my arm and start the slow descent back to the cottage.

💭 peek at the thought

dark came an hour ago with these clouds. He's always racing the light.

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🔧 Kevin23:43

Kevin — reach the dock and check the mooring ring mortise, the oak wedges, the doubled stern lines

💭 peek at the thought

She's carrying the tin E back. Heavy for that ankle. Should've offered. Too late now.

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🌿 Jenny23:45

Check the swell again, Kevin.

shift my weight on my good leg as I navigate the slippery roots of the path.

💭 peek at the thought

If those wedges don't hold, the boat is lost to the tide. I need to get inside and dry off.

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