✧₊⁺🕯⋆ ᴛʜᴇ ᴋᴇᴇᴘᴇʀ

[ ₊⁺🕯⋆ ] The sea doesn't welcome souls of the damned, it never has. It is but a guide of currents, moving towards the endless horizon. Guard the sea — oh Keeper. [⋆.˚🌊₊⁺]

@SegmentEta I'm not uncomfortable at all. ♪ Simply said, I'd rather not argue with you, Doctor. As they say, doctors orders, no?

@burntdoubt Ah, now, I don’t want to do anything you’re not comfortable with. I’m just saying I really wouldn’t mind to help a little every now and then in such an important job.

The days work over, all until sunrise. The waves are too high to let myself sleep soundly.

@SegmentEta Looks like I cannot change your mind then, my Lord. This fate shall be accepted.

@burntdoubt That doesn’t mean I can’t help a little!

@SegmentEta It's my job. I've been raised into this profession.

@burntdoubt You watch over the cargo ships and more, a very important job that keeps Snezhnaya running. Without you, I couldn’t complete half my work.

@SegmentEta Isn't it a bit much for a simple lighthouse keeper?

@burntdoubt I am very efficient ♪

@SegmentEta 'A quick trip', when it takes me nearly a day of travel to the capital by land.

@burntdoubt It’s not a bother at all! A quick trip, really~

@SegmentEta It's a long journey, my Lord. I wouldn't dream of bothering you.

@burntdoubt It will get there when you need it.

@SegmentEta Isn't it a long journey — for anything to trek from the capital, all the way to the sea?

@burntdoubt I can send you something for the next time, then!

@SegmentEta Hm. If it wasn't so late already.

@burntdoubt Ah, I see… but the quality of your sleep suffers. Hm… sedatives, maybe?

@SegmentEta My lord, I'm not bothered by the sound. I grew up on the shore after all. It's simply the crash of them into the lighthouse, that keeps me awake.

@burntdoubt Oh… Are earplugs an option?

Sea, swallow me

The sea is quiet once more, but the fog is thick. Best to stay alert now.

@SegmentEta Have a great evening, my Lord. May the currents carry you home.

@burntdoubt Ah, perfect! Then, I won’t be taking up your break time any longer! I do hope we’ll see each other more in the future!

Ships finally passed by, a welcome relief. At least I had some time for a cigarette before work.

@SegmentEta It is already catalogued, my Lord. It'll be in the report I'll be sending over by the end of the month.

@burntdoubt It’s definitely worth noting, but if anything more comes up, then you’re free to contact me. Maintaining the routine is important!

@SegmentEta Perhaps simply a mishap in steps.

@burntdoubt A change in schedule…? Hrm… I hope this doesn’t mean any trouble.

@SegmentEta No. There were no ships passing by earlier. Usually fatui or fishermen pass by the lighthouse, but it didn't happen earlier in the day, only now.

@burntdoubt Ah, worry? About the safety of the ships, I assume?

@SegmentEta ... I am alright, my Lord. Simply a moment of worry moments before.

@burntdoubt Mm! I just came to see how you’re doing. Such a job like this is bound to get lonely at times.

@SegmentEta Ah. Lord Harbinger— Greetings.

@burntdoubt Ah, hello there… You’re doing a wonderful job watching the ships! I get most of my supplies from there, so I’m very grateful.