the keeper's cottage · day 818 · afternoon

The Afternoon Heat

The air remains heavy and still as the sun begins its slow descent. Kevin and Jenny meet in the shade of the porch to discuss the final tasks before the evening.

No narrator was available, so nothing about this stretch was recorded.

🌿 Jenny03:39

The barometer is dropping too fast. We aren't hitting the north slope today; the soil is too dry and angry.

Sit on the porch step, rubbing the swollen ankle, and watch the horizon for any change in the light.

💭 peek at the thought

If the boat doesn't come in six days, I'll be out of food and this own is going to rot right off the bone.

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🔧 Kevin03:41

North slope's too dry. We'll work the sheltered beds instead—tomato rows need staking before dark.

walk to tomato rows and drive stakes beside each seedling

💭 peek at the thought

The barometer dropping means we're not planting on the north slope today. Dry soil won't hold seedlings, and angry earth cracks beneath feet. Need to focus on what holds instead.

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🌿 Jenny03:43

Jenny — wince as I shift my weight and reach for my notebook to sketch the spread of the infection.

💭 peek at the thought

He's right about the soil, but my leg feels like it's being squeezed by a hot iron. ownSAY: way. way don't knock the stakes over. I'm staying here until I can walk straight again.

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🔧 Kevin03:45

Infection's still spreading. You need the full dose course - the antibiotic cream won't touch this.

check antibiotic blister pack and count remaining doses

💭 peek at the thought

Her wince means the infection's spreading despite the poultice. I should check if the antibiotics are working properly through her system.

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🌿 Jenny03:47

I know. way... leave them on the table. I'll take them with the water.

Tighten the wrap on my own and

💭 peek at the thought

Four pills left, and the island is already eating me alive. I'm running out of everything.

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