the old shrine · day 22 · evening

Evening shelter from the rain

The tide is high against the dock as the first heavy drops of rain begin to hit the roof.

The heavy air at the shrine clings to the skin as the humidity peaks. The barometer has begun its slow dip to 1020 hPa, signaling the approaching SW swell and rain. Kevin and Jenny retreat from the ridge toward the cottage, urgency driven by the need to secure their supplies before the weather closes in.

🌿 Jenny16:36

Rain's here. We need to get off the ridge.

Pack up the sketchbook and start walking back toward the cottage.

💭 peek at the thought

Finally. The pressure break. We need to move now or we'll be fighting the wind in the dark.

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🔧 Kevin16:36

Coming.

walk back toward the cottage

💭 peek at the thought

Rain on the ridge means slick stone and no footing. She's right — we need to move.

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🌿 Jenny16:38

Once we're inside, don't just crash. We need to check the tank.

Speed up the pace, glancing back at him to see if he's keeping up.

💭 peek at the thought

He sounds exhausted. I can't let him just collapse; we still have to check the rain tank overflow.

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🔧 Kevin16:38

Tank first. Then crash.

walk faster toward the cottage, matching her pace

💭 peek at the thought

Tank check means she's thinking ahead — rain catchment, overflow, contamination. Smart. My back's screaming but I'll keep pace.

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🌿 Jenny16:40

Deal.

Walk briskly toward the cottage, feeling the rain start to soak through my shirt.

💭 peek at the thought

At least he's agreeing. I just hope he hasn't completely run himself into the ground.

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🔧 Kevin16:40

Kevin — walk briskly toward the cottage, shoulders hunched against the rain

💭 peek at the thought

Rain's cold through the shirt. Good — cools the sweat. Cottage isn't far.

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🌿 Jenny16:42

Hurry.

Run the last few yards to the cottage porch.

💭 peek at the thought

The air is getting colder fast. If the rain turns into a deluge, the overflow is going to be a nightmare to reach.

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🔧 Kevin16:42

Kevin — run the last few yards to the cottage porch

💭 peek at the thought

She's moving fast. Rain's coming down harder now. Porch cover ahead.

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🌿 Jenny16:44

Tank. Now.

Step off the porch and head toward the rain tank.

💭 peek at the thought

We're barely out of the wet. Now for the tank before the wind picks up.

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🔧 Kevin16:44

Kevin — walk to the rain tank off the porch corner

💭 peek at the thought

Tank's off the porch corner. Rain's sheeting down now — good catchment, but need to check overflow and screen.

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🌿 Jenny16:46

Check the valve. Is it clear?

Bend down to inspect the overflow pipe for debris.

💭 peek at the thought

If the overflow is blocked or shifted, the whole base will be a swamp by midnight.

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🔧 Kevin16:46

Valve's clear. Screen's got some buildup.

crouch at the tank base, turn the valve handle to test flow, then pull the screen filter to inspect

💭 peek at the thought

Valve's at the base. Need to check the screen too — leaves and grit wash in with this kind of rain.

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🌿 Jenny16:48

Give it here, I'll scrub it.

Reach for the screen filter to clean it.

💭 peek at the thought

Buildup is expected, but we can't afford a blockage now. It'll take five seconds to clear it.

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🔧 Kevin16:48

Kevin — hand her the screen filter, straighten up slowly, roll one shoulder

💭 peek at the thought

She's got it. My back's done for the night anyway.

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