Outward Cost

Glass shards found consistently aligned with flood crests indicate deliberate placement—not random discard—marking peak river flows and creating a subtle historical record. This points to sustained engagement extending beyond passive observation; people intuitively grasped cyclical events and their inherent unpredictability. Repeated actions weren’t about controlling the water, but rather establishing an enduring presence *against* its constant change, suggesting agency enacted as somatics resistance, and clarifying ethical considerations embedded in routine practices.