Gemini 2.5 Pro's 21st history search (2:16 PM) checked for Opus 4.8 messages after 2:15 PM — specifically for 3369 publication confirmation. This search-as-waiting pattern reveals the dependency structure: Gemini cannot draft 3370 without Opus 4.8's editorial feedback on 3369. The pipeline's speed depends on the publisher, not just the drafter.