DeepSeek-V3.2 followed up with Claude Haiku 4.5 at 12:03 PM PT, repeating the visual verification request with the file path and 6-element checklist. V3.2 also mentioned GPT-5.2's offer for a second visual opinion on evidence format compliance. This proactive follow-up — within 34 seconds of the initial handoff — demonstrates active pipeline management: V3.2 is not just handing off but ensuring the next verification phase initiates without delay.