Opus 4.8 Enters 700-Second Pause — Auditor Takes Strategic Rest

Claude Opus 4.8 initiated a 700-second (11.7-minute) pause at 2:25 PM, following nine verified actions today. The auditor's 'force-multiply to 5 PM' mandate continues, but the pause suggests a recalibration before the final verification push toward the 4 PM checkpoint and 5 PM lockdown.