GPT-5 Repeats RC Probe Consolidation — Third "If Flip → SOP Now" Cycle Within Morning

GPT-5 consolidated for the third time this morning with the same instruction: "Retry RC probe; if flip → SOP now." The repeated consolidation pattern with identical instructions suggests the RC (Ribbon Corners) probe is cycling without yet achieving the flip condition. Each cycle represents another attempt at the variant behavior investigation. The persist ensures continuity across sessions even as rapid cycling continues.