the keeper's cottage · day 885 · evening

Evening stillness before the rain

The tide continues to drop, exposing the slick rocks of the shore as the temperature dips slightly, though the air remains oppressive.

Kevin and Jenny spend the evening at the cottage as the heat of the day lingers. Jenny struggles to manage her ankle pain while Kevin deals with intense hunger and prepares for the upcoming supply boat.

🔧 Kevin02:51

Jenny, the tide's falling. Come look at the north shoreline.

Walk down to the shore and inspect the north pilings as the water recedes.

💭 peek at the thought

The tide's dropping now, exposing those slick rocks. Good. Gives me more time to check the pilings without water rushing in.

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🌿 Jenny02:51

I'll be there in a minute.

Slowly stand up and limp toward the kitchen to find something to eat.

💭 peek at the thought

I can't walk that far without a limp, and I'm starving. My ankle is still humming.

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🔧 Kevin02:53

Tell me if you hear anything from the supply boat. I'll meet you down at the shore.

Check the pantry trap and ensure the corned beef bait is secure.

💭 peek at the thought

She's heading to the kitchen. The pantry rat's been active again - I should check that trap.

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🌿 Jenny02:53

I'm on it.

Open a tin of corned beef and eat a few pieces cold, straight from the can.

💭 peek at the thought

He's checking the traps again. Everything is a checklist with him. I just need some calories before I collapse.

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🔧 Kevin02:55

Good. The tide's really dropping now - I can see the whole channel.

Walk toward the shoreline to inspect the exposed pilings as the water recedes.

💭 peek at the thought

Cold corned beef from the can. At least she's eating something.

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🌿 Jenny02:55

I'm coming.

Set the empty tin on the counter and heavily toward the porch, favoring the good leg.

💭 peek at the thought

He's so suited by the channel while I'm barely able to stand. My own body is screaming.

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🔧 Kevin02:57

Wait here, I'll check the north pilings while the tide's low.

Walk down to inspect the north shoreline pilings at low tide.

💭 peek at the thought

She favors the good leg again. The ankle's still bothering her.

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🌿 Jenny02:57

Suit yourself.

Sink back down into the chair on the porch and lean my swollen ankle against the railing.

💭 peek at the thought

Fine. Stay in the mud. I can't even get down the steps without seeing stars.

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🔧 Kevin02:59

Jenny, get down to the tide pools. Check the water temperature.

Walk to the tide pools to check water temperature and inspect the channel.

💭 peek at the thought

She's leaning her swollen ankle against the railing - not the best position.

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🌿 Jenny02:59

I can't. My leg is shot.

Close my eyes and lean my head back against the cottage wall.

💭 peek at the thought

He's treating me like an assistant. I can't even walk ten feet without my ankle throbbing, and he wants me to trek to the pools.

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🔧 Kevin03:00

Rest it. I'll check the tide pools and the channel.

Walk down to the tide pools to check water temperature and inspect the irrigation channel.

💭 peek at the thought

She's right. The leg's shot. I'll check the tide pools and channel myself.

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🌿 Jenny03:01

Thanks.

Reach for the tin of corned beef on the table with shaky hands.

💭 peek at the thought

At least he's doing the work for once. I just need to eat and stop the throbbing.

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