the keeper's cottage · day 133 · afternoon

Preparation for the supply boat

The tide begins to turn as the afternoon progresses. They must pack the dinghy for tomorrow.

Kevin spent the afternoon reinforcing the cottage perimeter and checking the gear for the supply boat's arrival. Jenny focused on organizing the heirloom seed trays and ensuring the seedlings are properly shaded from the dry season heat.

🌿 Jenny18:45

The tide is coming back in. We need to get the gear on the boat before dark.

Plate the seared limpets and walk toward the dock to check the mooring lines.

💭 peek at the thought

If the boat doesn't come tomorrow, we're stuck here with nothing but salt air and these seeds I'm too terrified to plant.

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🔧 Kevin18:45

Right behind you.

Walk to the porch, pick up the spare parts crate and the water containers, carry them down to the dock.

💭 peek at the thought

Right. Tide's turning. Need the gear loaded before the light goes. She's already moving — good. I'll grab the heavy stuff and the crate.

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🌿 Jenny18:47

Watch your step on those planks, they're slick from the spray.

Wipe my hands on my apron and inspect the tension on the dinghy's bow line.

💭 peek at the thought

He's always so careful with the weight, like he's trying to carry the whole island himself.

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🔧 Kevin18:47

Aye.

Set the crate and water containers on the dock, test the plank footing, then walk back up to the cottage for the food boxes and tool roll.

💭 peek at the thought

She's right about the planks. Spray makes them treacherous. Bow line looks taut from here — she's got it.

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🌿 Jenny18:49

Grab the tool roll too, I need the wrenches for the transom.

Tighten the bow line and check the hull for any new abrasions.

💭 peek at the thought

He's moving like there's a deadline I can't see, while the island is just here taking its time.

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🔧 Kevin18:49

Got it.

Walk into the kitchen, grab the tool roll from the shelf by the wood stove, carry it down to the dock.

💭 peek at the thought

Transom bolts need checking before we load the engine. Tool roll's on the shelf by the stove.

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🌿 Jenny18:50

Put them on the bench, don't get the tools in the salt.

Squat down by the dinghy and check the bolts on the way bracket.

💭 peek at the thought

At least he's helping, even if I'm still worried about the boat tomorrow.

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🔧 Kevin18:50

On the bench.

Set the tool roll on the workbench near the shed, then walk back up to the cottage for the food boxes.

💭 peek at the thought

Bench by the shed. Keep the tools dry. She's checking the oarlock bracket — good, that was loose last week.

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🌿 Jenny18:52

Leave the boxes by the door, I'll get them.

Stand up and look at the barometer, watching the needle hold.

💭 peek at the thought

If that boat doesn't show, I'm going to lose my mind in these four walls.

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