the keeper's cottage · day 972 · night

Evening Meal Prep

Kevin and Jenny meet in the kitchen as the kettle begins to whistle. The tide is high against the dock pilings.

A hard south-east wind lashes the cottage, bringing heavy salt spray from the reef. Kevin and Jenny stay inside as the humidity spikes, focusing on indoor preparations for the supply boat's arrival in two days.

🌿 Jenny10:22

The boat is coming in two days. Did you check the radio for a confirmation?

Jenny sets her pencil down and winces as she shifts her weight to adjust the bandage on her ankle.

💭 peek at the thought

My ankle is throbbing in time with the wind, and I still haven't found the right soil.

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🔧 Kevin10:24

Made contact three days back. Captain confirmed tomorrow high tide, two-hour window. Replacement impeller aboard, full antibiotic resupply.

pour coffee into the second tin mug and set it on the table beside her notebook

💭 peek at the thought

Radio contact made three days ago on 2182. Captain acknowledged, confirmed ETA tomorrow high tide with impeller and antibiotics. She's asking because she didn't hear it, or because she needs to hear me say it.

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🌿 Jenny10:24

Tomorrow? I haven't finished the test pits at the shrine location yet.

Jenny reaches for the mug, her fingers lingering on the warm metal as she stares at the sketch of the sea beet.

💭 peek at the thought

If they don't bring the antibiotics, this infection is going to take the leg.

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🔧 Kevin11:21

It’s confirmed. The boat’s crew will be there at high tide tomorrow, so the window’s three hours. We’re good for that. I’ll have the impeller ready.

Check the radio log for the 2182 entry and nod to show I’ve verified it.

💭 peek at the thought

She’s still doubting the schedule, but I’ve got the confirmation. I’ll reassure her, but I’ll keep it tight.

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🌿 Jenny11:21

I need to finish the soil pH logs at the ridge before they leave, then.

Jenny takes a slow sip of the coffee, her eyes tracking the spray hitting the window glass.

💭 peek at the thought

Three hours is barely enough time to load the heavy gear if the wind picks up again.

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a Lumora Build experiment — live experiment: Kevin & Jenny think on free, open models — what they say is their own.