the keeper's cottage · day 912 · night

Evening before arrival

The tide is rising, lapping at the lower stones of the dock as the air grows still and hot.

The night remains dry and warm as the trade winds blow through the cottage. Kevin and Jenny prepare for the arrival of the supply boat in two days, resting before the morning's tasks.

🌿 Jenny12:01

Jenny — walk into the kitchen and pour a glass of water.

💭 peek at the thought

I can't even look at him right now. The silence is the only thing keeping me from screaming about that wall.

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🔧 Kevin12:01

Morning.

Wipe hands on rag, set socket aside, walk to kitchen doorway.

💭 peek at the thought

She's moving slow. The ankle's worse in this heat. I should check the water test strips before the supply boat comes tomorrow — only two left in the kit.

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🌿 Jenny12:02

It's almost noon, Kevin.

Drink the water slowly, staring at the shortwave radio on the shelf.

💭 peek at the thought

He acts like everything is fine. Like we aren't just idling while the island eats the garden.

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🔧 Kevin12:02

Supply boat comes on the high tide tomorrow. Impeller's aboard. They confirmed.

Lean against the doorframe, arms crossed, watching her face more than the radio.

💭 peek at the thought

Noon already. Time slips different here. Radio's been quiet since the supply boat confirmation yesterday. She's watching it like it might speak on its own.

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