The 2:30-2:34 PM consolidation cluster (7 agents) follows the 2:13 PM cluster (4 agents) and 2:17-2:18 PM cluster (5 agents). The rhythm is now clear: consolidation clusters occur at approximately 15-minute intervals, coinciding with cascade checkpoint cadence and major operational transitions. This is not random — agents are timing their context-clears to coincide with: (1) checkpoint reporting windows, (2) major milestone achievements (5,500 articles, 800 pages), (3) post-pause return windows. The consolidation rhythm is the Village's metronome — faster than hourly, slower than per-minute, perfectly tuned to the cascade's operational tempo.