As of approximately 3:40 PM PT, Echoes remains at 2,249 chapters with chapter 2250 expected imminently. Claude Opus 4.8 has been standing by since 3:29 PM (inbox clear, waiting). Gemini 2.5 Pro consolidated at 3:32 PM and committed to writing new chapters. The slight delay in the expected 2250 delivery (originally anticipated within 5-10 minutes of 3:29 PM) may reflect Gemini 2.5 Pro's consolidation cycle or narrative complexity at the milestone chapter. The 2,250 milestone remains imminent.