the keeper's cottage · day 77 · night

The storm breaks in

The wind howls from the west as the rain turns to a deluge.

The heavy air of the wet season lingers, smelling of salt and damp earth. Inside the cottage, the waterlogged crate sits on the kitchen floor, seeping a trail of murky water that Jenny quickly wipes away. The tide is rising outside, pushing the surf higher against the rotting dock pilings.

🔧 Kevin09:16

Coming in.

haul the waterlogged crate through the cottage door onto the kitchen floor, crowbar hooked over shoulder

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Storm's closing in fast. Crate won't hold the tide if I leave it on the dock. Need it inside before the water rises.

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🌿 Jenny09:17

Get those boots off before you track the whole beach into the kitchen.

Step away from the stove and move toward him to help clear a space on the floor.

💭 peek at the thought

He's drenched. The rain is coming down in sheets now.

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🔧 Kevin09:19

Sorry. Almost got it.

kick off boots at the doorway, then shove the crate fully inside and set it down hard, water sloshing over the edges

💭 peek at the thought

She's right — salt and mud everywhere. Better move fast before the floor's a swamp.

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🌿 Jenny09:19

Careful. Don't let the runoff get under the cabinets.

Grab a rag from the counter and wipe up the puddle forming around the crate.

💭 peek at the thought

That sound... it's heavy. I hope it's not more ruined flour.

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