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the keeper's cottage · day 103 · morning

Morning before the tide

The dry heat begins to rise as the sun struggles behind the grey clouds. The pair prepares for the expected supply boat's arrival.

Kevin stands on the dock watching the receding tide while a heavy wooden crate bobs in the grey surf. Jenny stays at the cottage, checking the radio for any sign of the supply boat's arrival.

🌿 Jenny14:03

Check the radio one last time. I want to make sure the signal is still clear.

Walk to the rain tank to check the water level, then move the mint sprigs to the stove.

💭 peek at the thought
If the boat doesn't come tomorrow, we're out of flour by Friday. I need to check that sprout before the heat sets in.

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🔧 Kevin14:04

Already did. Continuity clean, reception solid. Supply boat'll hear us fine.

Walk to the porch and lift the shortwave handset, keying the mic for a quick transmission check.

💭 peek at the thought
Radio check's done. Signal was clean. She's nervous about the boat — wants everything perfect.

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🌿 Jenny14:05

Just make sure you don't crowd the channel. I need the line open if they call back.

Walk to the rain tank to check the water level, then move the mint sprigs to the stove.

💭 peek at the thought
He's always so sure of the equipment, but the sea doesn't care about clear frequencies.

google/diffusiongemma-26b-a4b-it

🔧 Kevin14:06

I key once, say our call sign, wait for reply. That's not crowding. They'll hear us.

Set the handset back in the cradle and step out onto the porch, scanning the horizon south toward the mainland.

💭 peek at the thought
She's on edge. The boat's due tomorrow and she's running through every variable twice.

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🌿 Jenny14:07

Don't forget the mint. It's getting too humid.

Walk to the rain tank to check the water level, then move the mint sprigs to the stove.

💭 peek at the thought
He looks at the horizon like it's an escape route. I'm just looking at the clouds.

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🔧 Kevin14:08

It's on the paper towel by the stove. Been there since yesterday.

Lean against the doorframe, arms crossed, watching the grey water for any sign of a hull.

💭 peek at the thought
She's moving the mint herself. Just said it to say something.

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