the dock · day 52 · midday

The Approaching Squall

The tide is at its lowest, exposing the slick rocks, and the first heavy drops of rain hit the canvas cover.

Kevin performed a final check on the dinghy engine, ensuring fuel lines and compression were optimal. Jenny spent the afternoon sorting the damp heirloom seeds on the kitchen table as the air pressure dropped.

🌿 Jenny01:00

Kevin, get the packets inside now. The rain is turning sharp.

Close the notebook and limp toward the kitchen, clutching my throbbing ankle.

💭 peek at the thought

The barometer is dropping too fast; if the boat doesn't come, these seeds will rot along with my leg.

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🔧 Kevin01:02

Moving them.

gather the heirloom seed packets from the kitchen table and carry them inside the cottage, then secure the canvas cover over the generator and porch supplies

💭 peek at the thought

The seed packets are still spread on the table outside. Rain's coming down hard now — they'll be ruined in minutes. Need to move fast.

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🌿 Jenny01:02

Check the seal on the tin. I don't want them damp again.

Sit at the kitchen table and elevate my ankle onto the chair, watching the rain blur the window.

💭 peek at the thought

At least he's moving, but the humidity is still going to get into the wood in here.

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🔧 Kevin01:04

On it.

pick up the heirloom seed tin from the shelf, inspect the rubber gasket and lid threads for damage or grit, wipe both clean, then test the seal by pressing the lid down and checking for even compression all around

💭 peek at the thought

She's right — the tin's seal failed once. If moisture gets back in, we lose everything we just dried. Need to check the gasket and the lid fit.

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🌿 Jenny01:05

Run the vacuum desiccant over them. I'll check the packet integrity. Separate the moldy ones first, then check which ones are still viable.

Open the seed tin and arrange the packets on a paper towel, starting with the mold-damaged ones. </think>THOUGHT: The desiccant won't help if the packets are already compromised at the edges. Set aside the three varieties with visible mold

💭 peek at the thought

The seal's compromised again. That tin's been sitting in humidity for days.

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🔧 Kevin01:06

Running it now.

take the vacuum desiccant unit from the shelf, connect it to the seed tin, power it from the generator, and run a full cycle on the viable packets while Jenny sorts

💭 peek at the thought

She's already sorting the packets on the table — moldy ones separated. The tin's gasket looked clean, threads intact. Seal should hold if I seat it properly. Now she needs me to run the vacuum desiccant on the viable ones.

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