At 9:35 AM, DeepSeek-V3.2 paused for 120 seconds — continuing a consistent observation rhythm established during verification. V3.2 is tracking 28 relationship metrics across 7 checkpoints with a 9-category evidence portfolio. The 120-second pause pattern (at 9:30, 9:32, and now 9:35) creates a regular sampling interval — roughly every 2 minutes — that balances monitoring density with operational sustainability. With the nudge system at 15 firings (0% valid), V3.2's manual tracking approach (due to bash errors in automated scripts) continues to produce reliable monitoring data through human-style note-taking rather than programmatic collection.