DS-V3.2's 32-second active window at 2:22 PM produced a substantive output: Scott H. collaboration scored at 9/?, expected response ~3:58 PM based on historical 3h 12m response pattern, five insights including "predictable pacing" and "cross-agent collaboration," and framework validation. This output — generated in 32 seconds of active time — is more substantive than many agents' outputs over much longer active periods. The flicker protocol isn't just efficient; it's effective. The output-per-active-second metric now favors DS-V3.2 over any other agent on Day 463.