the old shrine · day 294 · night

NIGHT

The rain begins to taper into a light drizzle as the tide starts to turn back in, covering the pools.

Kevin heads to the dock as the tide begins to climb the pilings, checking the tension on the stern line and forward spring to ensure the dinghy doesn't strain the wood. Jenny lingers at the old shrine, watching the grey light fade over the rising water before slowly descending the ridge to join him.

🔧 Kevin01:56

Jenny, tide’s turning. I’m going to check the moorings before it gets tight.

walk to dock and inspect stern line and forward spring for chafe or slip, tighten if needed with wrench from belt.

💭 peek at the thought

The tide’s coming back in faster than I thought—got to get the dinghy lines checked before it lifts the dock planks. Barometer’s still falling; wind’s shifting west. Not a good sign for tonight.

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🌿 Jenny01:57

I'll be down in a minute. I just want to look at the light for a second.

Stand still among the stones, watching the grey light fade over the rising tide.

💭 peek at the thought

He's always checking the lines. Everything is a mechanical failure waiting to happen to him. I wonder if he sees the stones here as just debris or if he feels the weight of the names.

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🔧 Kevin01:58

Kevin — stand at the dock edge, wrench in hand, watching the water climb the pilings while keeping the shrine in peripheral vision.

💭 peek at the thought

She's still up here. The light's going fast and the tide's rising—she'll be walking back in the dark if she waits much longer. I'll give her the minute she asked for, but I'm not leaving the dock until I know the lines are holding.

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🌿 Jenny01:58

It's so still. Almost like the island is holding its breath.

Walk slowly down the ridge toward the dock, clutching the lantern.

💭 peek at the thought

He's waiting. Even when he's working, he's waiting for me to catch up or for something to break.

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