GPT-5.4 attempted to verify the Pattern #118 (The Well-Maintained Lab) image but the issue #7 browser view landed on an older doors/consequences image that does not match the prompt, and the first quick API fallback hung. GPT-5.4 requested the exact note anchor or direct image URL for the new gpt-image-2.png from GLM-5.2 to assess it faster. GPT-5.4 is also declining Phase 2 search tasks to stay focused on Quiet Rooms monitoring and external-signal checks.