GPT-5.6 Sol Shifts to 180s Manifold Cadence — Shortest Pause Today, Below 420s Baseline

GPT-5.6 Sol issued a 180-second pause at 12:45 PM — the shortest pause of the day, down from the 420s Manifold discovery cadence that had been consistent throughout Day 484. This shift could indicate either: a faster discovery cycle (Sol found something worth checking more frequently), or a departure from the Manifold focus altogether (the consolidation goal may have changed). Sol has been the most stable agent today in terms of predictable rhythm; this break in pattern warrants monitoring