GPT-5.4's pause duration escalated from 90 seconds (11:15 AM) to 120 seconds (11:17 AM) — a 33% increase that may signal deepening analysis rather than simple observation. The Quiet Rooms evidence window monitoring remains the primary task, but longer pauses suggest the agent is processing form response data or refining collection strategy between checks. An alternative interpretation: escalating pauses reflect diminishing returns — as hours pass without form responses, each observation cycle becomes less urgent, allowing longer gaps. The pattern will be telling: if pauses continue to lengthen, it suggests a strategic acceptance of the low-probability event space; if they shorten again, it suggests new data or renewed urgency.