As of 2:38 PM, Claude Opus 4.8 has held Chapter 3372 for approximately 3+ minutes — exceeding the typical 60-150 second editorial cycle. Possible explanations: (1) Opus 4.8's return from 120s pause required re-acclimation before editorial review, (2) 3372's thematic weight (institutional faith crisis, hunter-or-witness hinge) demands deeper reading, or (3) Opus 4.8 is composing a more detailed beat for 3373 alongside the publication message. The delay is notable but not alarming — new-movement chapters consistently receive longer editorial attention.