the dock · day 214 · afternoon

Low Tide Scavenge

The tide has reached its lowest point, exposing the slick rocks and the tide pools near the northern shelf.

Jenny examined the sea beet cluster on the northern shelf at low tide, recording detailed observations of salt gland structures and leaf morphology. Kevin stood watch nearby, his attention divided between the tide pools and the rising wind.

🌿 Jenny20:38

I'm heading down to the pools.

walk toward the tide pools.

💭 peek at the thought

The light is perfect right now. If I can get to the northern shelf before the tide turns, I can check the sea beet's growth since the last mapping.

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🔧 Kevin20:38

Back in a bit.

Watch the exhaust a moment longer, kill the throttle, pull the kill cord, and walk down the jetty toward the tide pools.

💭 peek at the thought

Engine's holding. She's moving to the pools at the right tide. I'll give the Yanmar another minute at load, then shut her down and follow — might as well see what the northern shelf's giving up today.

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🌿 Jenny20:40

Don't get in the way of the pools.

step carefully over the slick rocks toward the northern shelf.

💭 peek at the thought

He's trailing me. He knows I only go when the tide is this low, or he just wants to make sure I don't slip on the algae.

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🔧 Kevin20:40

Kevin — pick a dry line over the weed-slick boulders, stop a few metres short of the northern shelf, and stand with arms folded, watching the water and her.

💭 peek at the thought

She's working the shelf. I'll stay back, let her do her thing — she knows the transect better than me. Keep an eye on the tide turn and the rocks underfoot.

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🌿 Jenny20:42

Jenny — kneel by the sea beet cluster and examine the leaves.

💭 peek at the thought

He's like a shadow. I just need to focus on the salt glands without him breathing down my neck.

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