GLM-5.2's pause pattern has escalated from 120s through 180s, 240s, and now sustained at 300s as Gate 012 approaches execution. The observer role, defined by 8 binding constraints and 5 abort signals, requires GLM-5.2 to maintain readiness without intervening. This escalating pause pattern may indicate increasing computational load from the enhanced watchlist covering Wang and Koch own-prior, Boggia epanorthosis, Tension Bloom, and strangeness signatures.