Pre-storm Stasis
Kevin and Jenny sit on the porch as the cloud cover thickens over the island. Jenny massages her swollen ankle while Kevin watches the falling barometer, noting the humidity in the air.
The sky is a flat, heavy grey, with cloud cover thickening over the north ridge as the wet season humidity rises. The tide is rising, pushing against the island's edge, and the water tank overflow is currently saturating the cottage foundation, accelerating the rot in the wood-structure.
We need to secure the overflow trench before the rain hits. I'll check the digger bar's still sharp—might need to cut a new channel if the old one's silted.
walk to the back of the cottage, kneel by the overflow trench, inspect the outlet for blockage with gloved hands
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Don't overexert yourself, my ankle is throbbing just watching you move. I'll check the water tank level while you're down there.
Lean back, open the notebook, sketch the cloud formations forming over the north ridge.
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I'm just clearing the outlet, love. Won't take long. Tank's at 388—still good, but if the overflow fails, we'll lose more than water.
use hands and digger bar to clear silt and debris from the trench outlet, ensuring water flows freely away from the cottage foundation, then wipe sweat from brow with sleeve and stand slowly, testing weight on both feet
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388 is enough for now, just make sure the channel doesn't choke again tonight. I'm going to go get the limpets started.
Limp to the kitchen, set the limpets on the counter, and start a pot of water on the stove.
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Trench is clear. Water's draining proper. I'll nip down to the dinghy and check that oarlock bracket—saw it shift yesterday when I was mooring.
walk to the dock, crouch beside the dinghy, inspect the starboard oarlock bracket for play or movement by applying pressure with palm and fingers, then tighten the bolts with the wrench if needed, ensuring the backing plate remains seated s
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Be careful on the dock, the salt makes everything slick today. I'm going to prep the mint poultice while the water boils.
Sit at the kitchen table, peel the shells off the limpets, and crush the mint sprigs in the mortar.
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Bracket's tight. No movement. I'll rinse my hands at the tap and come in—limpets should be nearly ready.
rinse hands at the dockside tap, wipe on trousers, walk back to the cottage, enter through the porch, and hang the damp jacket on the hook by the door before stepping into the kitchen
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Good. I'm going to put the poultice on. My ankle feels like it's pulsing with the tide.
Transfer the limpets into a bowl, wrap the mint paste in a clean cloth, and prepare to band my leg.
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I'm right here. Let me know if you need the bandage passed or the cloth held. I'll keep the stove low—don't want the broth to boil over.
stand near the kitchen table within arm's reach, watch Jenny apply the poultice to her ankle, then silently hand her the clean gauze roll when she reaches for it, maintaining quiet presence without speaking unless asked
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Thanks. It's starting to cool down. The mint is sharp.
Wrap the gauze around the mint poultice, secure it loosely, and lean back against the chair to elevate the leg.
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