the old shrine · day 564 · night

The First Rain Falls

Kevin returns to the shrine with the crate just as the clouds break and heavy rain begins to lash the stones.

Kevin and Jenny transport a heavy waterlogged crate from the shrine through the steady rain. Kevin struggles with the weight on the slick slope while Jenny limps alongside despite her aching ankle. They reach the cottage and secure themselves as the pressure continues to drop.

🔧 Kevin04:51

Kevin — drag the crate toward the cottage, head down against the wind

💭 peek at the thought

The rain's cold and horizontal now. Crate's heavy with whatever the sea didn't claim. Need to get it under cover before the tide takes the path back.

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🌿 Jenny04:53

way it inside! The pressure is dropping too fast for a delay!

Clutches her notebook to her chest and limps toward the cottage, favoring the infected leg.

💭 peek at the thought

My ankle is screaming, but if we don't get those seeds inside now the salt will ruin them.

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🔧 Kevin04:53

Moving. Get the door.

heave the crate up the slope toward the cottage porch, boots sliding on wet grass

💭 peek at the thought

She's right. Barometer's been falling all afternoon. This isn't waiting weather.

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🌿 Jenny04:55

I've got it, just watch the step!

Fumbles with the door latch, pulling the heavy wood wide to let him in.

💭 peek at the thought

If he drops that crate, the wood will split and I'll never forgive him.

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🔧 Kevin04:55

Nearly there.

shove the crate fully inside, then slam and bolt the door behind us against the gusts

💭 peek at the thought

Door's open. Crate's almost clear of the worst slope. One more heave and we're out of the wind's teeth.

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🌿 Jenny04:56

Leave it by the table. We need to check the seals immediately.

Leans heavily against the closed door, breathing hard as she tries to shift weight off her throbbing ankle.

💭 peek at the thought

Finally, out of the wind. My leg feels like it's in a vice.

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