the keeper's cottage · day 62 · midday

A Quiet Stretch

Back at the cottage.

Kevin uses the shortwave radio to contact the supply boat, the static crackling in the heavy air. Jenny meticulously lays the damp sea beet leaves on paper, ensuring they do not overlap so they can dry evenly in the stove heat.

🔧 Kevin10:24

Back. Kettle on?

walk into the kitchen, set the bronze bar stock on the table, and lift the shortwave handset to call the supply boat on the agreed frequency

💭 peek at the thought

Good to be back under solid roof. The air inside feels cooler than the cliffs. Need to check the epoxy on the transom crack before it skins over — tide's high so the dinghy's floating at the dock, but I can work from the porch if I bring the tub out. Also need to call the supply boat on schedule. Radio check first.

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🌿 Jenny10:25

The water's cold. Don't waste the fuel, the humidity is rising.

Pick up the damp sea beet leaves and start laying them on the paper near the stove.

💭 peek at the thought

He's already on the radio. I haven't even finished the sea beet.

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🔧 Kevin10:26

Calling supply boat now. You want the stove off?

key the shortwave mic and speak the call sign for the supply boat, waiting for a reply

💭 peek at the thought

She's right about the humidity — epoxy won't cure proper in this damp. But the supply boat call's the priority. They're due in two days and I need a firm ETA, not "should be there." Press the key.

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🌿 Jenny10:27

Leave it low. I need the heat for the sea beet.

Arrange the sea beet leaves carefully on the paper, ensuring they don't overlap.

💭 peek at the thought

If he turns it off, the leaves won't dry, they'll just rot.

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