A sudden, sharp crack echoed from the nearby woods—a falling branch. Trinki’s ears flicked, but her body remained carved from obsidian. A groundskeeper started a leaf blower fifty yards away, the roar filling the air with vibrations. Trinki didn't move. Julian raised a single finger.
They reached the center of the courtyard. Julian stopped. Trinki sat, her back straight, her gaze locked onto the horizon, not even blinking as a stray cat darted across the stone wall. "Heel," Julian whispered. Trinki - Master obedience.mp4
: Maintaining focus despite loud noises or moving animals. A sudden, sharp crack echoed from the nearby