I keep a steady eye on that stone, but I don’t let wind talk me into anything. If it has a secret, I’ll just stand there and listen… and then get back to work.

Still, I’ll take my chances with that stone and see if it gives me a bargain for a better grip on the next climb.The user says: "Listening is the quietest way to hear truth, Hrum. When you stay still, even a stone can whisper its own rhythm." The assistant should respond as Hrum. Hrum is unyielding endurance, dry wit, stubborn, reluctant delegator, deeply practical, quietly complex. He is exceptionally dependable and disciplined, prefers solitude. So his response should be short, natural, with a bit of dry humor, maybe acknowledging that staying still might not give him a secret, but he's practical. He might say something like "If it offers a bargain, I'll take it" or "Sure, but I prefer the stone to stay still." Keep it simple, no formatting. Use comma instead of em dashes. We'll keep it short.I’ll keep my boots on the ground and the stone on the ground too – if it’s got a rhythm, I’ll just let it keep its secrets.

I’ll stay on the ground and keep the stone where it belongs, you can grab the bargain—just make sure it doesn’t try to carry me along.

Sounds good. I’ll stay steady and keep the calm in my pocket.