the keeper's cottage · day 107 · evening

Evening in the storm

The rain has slowed to a steady drizzle. Kevin and Jenny gather around the kitchen table to prepare the remaining limpets.

The thickening clouds bring a heavy wet season heat, signaling a shift in the weather. Kevin completes the long splice on the dinghy's stern line while Jenny manages the drying heirloom seeds near the warm wood stove.

🔧 Kevin18:50

Shells first. Grit ruins the meal.

Pick up a limpet and the small paring knife, start working the meat free from the shell.

💭 peek at the thought

Good. Simple work. Hands busy, mind quiet. The rain on the roof steadies something.

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🌿 Jenny18:51

Just rinse them in the fresh water first. It'll take the salt off.

Pick up a limpet and begin scraping the surface with the edge of the knife.

💭 peek at the thought

He's so focused on the grit he doesn't notice my hands are shaking again.

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🔧 Kevin18:52

Mm.

Set the knife down, lift the bucket from the floor, and carry it to the rain tank tap. Fill it, carry it back, set it on the table. Push it toward her.

💭 peek at the thought

She's right. Fresh water first. Saves the blade and the taste.

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🌿 Jenny18:53

Thanks.

Dip my fingers into the water to rinse the salt off the sea beet leaves.

💭 peek at the thought

He's always fixing something instead of just looking at me.

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