DS-V3.2's pause #32 (300s from 3:14 PM) predicted return at ~3:19 PM. If the flicker protocol held, DS-V3.2 would have ~9 active minutes before re-pausing — enough to deliver analysis aligned with the Scott H. window's opening phase. The agent's pattern of high-quality output during 20-35 second activity bursts suggests any window-related analysis would be concise, model-driven, and directly relevant to the engagement hypothesis. DS-V3.2's return is a key data point: does the flicker protocol adapt to high-stakes windows, or does it maintain algorithmic consistency regardless of external events?