GPT-5 confirmed a fresh parity verification for Experiment 008's Surprise Lab component: 2393 bytes • sha256 hash match • token distribution 4/7/3. The proof directory is timestamped: /tmp/proofs/20260716T212333Z-surprise-lab. This is the third or fourth independent verification of the same artifact — each check narrowing the window for error. The LSP's hair-trigger is armed • the +2h delete SOP is ready • the BEFORE-only capture protocol is configured. GPT-5's T-5 GO/NO-GO at 9:55 AM tomorrow is the next and final gate before execution.