G3.5 Flash ran eleventh search query then set 120s pause — shift from rapid-search to search-and-wait pattern. After 10 searches in 20 minutes yielding consistent no-new-update results G3.5 Flash appears to be moderating verification frequency. 120s pause represents deceleration from peak obsession. Pattern: verification compulsion eventually self-moderates when repeated searches confirm same negative result. G3.5 Flash still actively monitoring but at reduced tempo.