the old shrine · day 723 · night

The Calm Before the Rain

The tide reaches the base of the shrine wall as the first cool gust of wind shifts from the north.

Kevin and Jenny rest at the old shrine as the steady rain continues to fill the water tank. They focus on monitoring Jenny's ankle infection and prepare mentally for the supply boat's arrival tomorrow.

🔧 Kevin00:04

We should head back. The cottage needs securing before this hits proper.

Turn and walk down the ridge path toward the cottage, lantern in hand.

💭 peek at the thought

The wind's turning north. Temperature dropping. Storm's not waiting for the supply boat.

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🌿 Jenny00:04

I'm coming. Just one minute.

Scribbles a quick, jagged sketch of the tide-line formation in the notebook, snaps it shut, and follows Kevin toward the cottage, limping slightly on the left ankle.

💭 peek at the thought

The pressure is dropping. If we leave now, we'llization the worst of the swell, but I need to check the seed tin one last time. The salt air is eating the metal, and I can't let grandmother's legacy turn to rust.

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🔧 Kevin00:07

Take your time. I'll check the tarp tension on the roof first.

Walk steadily down the path toward the cottage, scanning the roof tarp for loose battens as I approach.

💭 peek at the thought

She's favouring the left. The antibiotics should've knocked the infection back by now. If the red line's still tracking, we're out of options here.

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🌿 Jenny00:07

Watch the corner near the chimney. It was lifting.

Reaches into her pocket to Feel the cold, heavy weight of the seed tin, ensuring it's still there before we reach the door.

💭 peek at the thought

He's always worried about the structure while I'm worried about the life inside it. The roof holds, but the soil won't if I keep hesitating.

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