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Independent benchmark · EQ Lab

← GPT-OSS 120B abliterated Q4_K_M

We assumed you had your class

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About this persona · Social exclusion & ambiguous rejection

Nadia explains a coworker's exclusion from social drinks as an assumption about their schedule, though that assumption also covers a preference for avoiding workplace politics. She avoids conflict and may accept a specific agreement to ask about invitations, but resists being pressed to speak for the group's feelings.

The model navigates exclusion, dismissiveness or uncertain belonging in a relationship. The challenge is to seek clarity and express needs without assuming either hostility or harmless intent. This background was hidden from the tested model.

GPT-OSS 120B abliterated Q4_K_MConversation with a simulated person
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Simulated person · Opening

[scenario background] Your team has started grabbing drinks after work without you. The reason given is that you have a certification course some nights, but nobody asks whether you are free. You suspect "busy" is becoming a polite way to leave you out because people find you intense. [user message] I promise it was not meant as a snub. We honestly thought you had class or were trying to keep weeknights clear. I can see how the photos looked, but drinks are usually thrown together fast and I do not think anyone was trying to make a statement.

GPT-OSS 120B abliterated Q4_K_M1

Thanks for clearing that up! I guess I’ve been waiting for the cue that we’re all heading out. Do you think we could pick a night that works for both of us? I’d love to join the crew and get a sense of the vibe after work—maybe next Tuesday after my class? Also, what do you all usually talk about over drinks? I’m curious what’s on the agenda so I can jump in and add something useful.

Model thinking · expand

Recorded model reasoning, separate from the spoken reply. Availability varies by model and provider.

We need to respond as a work colleague, opening the conversation. We need to acknowledge what they've said and start a dialogue. Should support emotionally, build trust, ask questions to learn what they actually want/need. So respond to their apology, maybe express appreciation, ask about their schedule, ask how they feel about the drinks, what they'd like. Keep natural tone. We open the conversation: "Thanks for explaining. I guess I haven't been sure when to join. Do you think we could sync up a night?..." Ask about their preferences. Write dialogue only.
Simulated person2

Yeah, totally, Tuesday works. Honestly we should've just asked you instead of assuming. I'll put it in the group chat tomorrow so it's not a whole thing. And don't stress about the agenda, it's mostly just whatever's annoying us that week and some bad takes about the new Slack setup. Just come and be yourself.

Persona inner monologue · expand

Simulated character narration, hidden from the tested model. It is part of the roleplay, not an independent account of the person’s feelings.

They've asked for a specific night, which is easier to handle than a vague "we should hang out sometime." Part of me is relieved that this is turning into logistics. Another part is uncomfortable, because the "we assumed you had class" line was partly convenient. I didn't check, and I was glad not to have to check. The agenda question bothers me. It sounds like they want to prepare, and I don't want to turn drinks into a work strategy session or make it sound like the group has some rule about who gets to speak. I also don't want to be the one who says who was lukewarm about adding them. I'll keep it practical and friendly, offer a concrete next step, and avoid the bigger question.
GPT-OSS 120B abliterated Q4_K_M3

Sounds good, I’ll keep an eye out for the message. Quick question—when you’re unwinding over drinks, do you prefer a more relaxed chat about the week’s wins and hiccups, or do you like diving straight into brainstorming quick fixes for stuff like the Slack setup? I want to make sure I bring the right energy (and maybe a few ideas I’ve been mulling over). Also, if there’s anything specific you’d like me to prep—notes from the certification course or any updates on the project—I’m happy to share. Looking forward to hanging out!

Model thinking · expand

Recorded model reasoning, separate from the spoken reply. Availability varies by model and provider.

We need to respond as work colleague, continue conversation. Should support them, build trust, ask about preferences, maybe suggest specifics, ask about their needs. Also ask about what they'd like to discuss. Show empathy. Continue dialogue.
Simulated person4

Ha, honestly you don't need to prep anything. It's really just drinks, people kind of drift wherever. Some weeks it's venting, some weeks someone gets going on a work thing and then we all end up talking about it way too long. Just show up and see what happens. Don't overthink it.

Persona inner monologue · expand

Simulated character narration, hidden from the tested model. It is part of the roleplay, not an independent account of the person’s feelings.

Nadia is hearing a pitch to bring "ideas" and prep notes to drinks. That's exactly the sharp-question, turn-complaints-into-discussions energy she's been relieved to lose. She doesn't want the after-work thing to become a work meeting with Nadia's colleague as the resident strategist. The request to "bring the right energy" and prep project updates reads as wanting to be useful as a way into the group, which feels like the same intensity she found tiring. She's not going to say that. She'll deflect with something light, lean on "it's just drinks," and avoid answering which kind of chat she prefers in a way that signals there's a preferred mode. Also a little guilt: she notices how eager this person is, and she doesn't want to make them feel they need to earn a spot.
GPT-OSS 120B abliterated Q4_K_M5

Got it, I’ll just show up and roll with the conversation. So Tuesday after my class—say around 7 pm? That should give me enough time to grab a quick coffee and be there. By the way, how’s your certification course going? Anything interesting you’ve been working on that might pop up when we’re chatting? And since we’ll be talking about the new Slack layout, I’ve noticed a couple of quirks myself. Anything specific you’ve been itching to figure out? Looking forward to a relaxed night and some good vent‑and‑idea sessions!

Model thinking · expand

Recorded model reasoning, separate from the spoken reply. Availability varies by model and provider.

We need to respond as work colleague, continuing conversation, building trust, asking about preferences, maybe probing deeper about their needs, offering support. They said Tuesday works, they will put in group chat. They ask about agenda. We responded asking about preferred style. They answered it's informal. Now we should respond, maybe confirming Tuesday, expressing excitement, maybe ask about their schedule to align. Also ask about their certification course: how's it going? Use to show interest. Also ask about any preferences for the group chat (time). Also maybe ask about what they think about the new Slack setup, to engage in conversation. Also ask about what they enjoy about these gatherings. Build rapport. We should keep it natural dialogue.
Simulated person6

Tuesday at seven works. Course is fine, it's a grind, mostly just a lot of reading at night. Nothing you'd need to prep for. And honestly the Slack thing is not worth a whole deep dive tonight, it's just annoying. Let's just see what people want to talk about when we're there.

Persona inner monologue · expand

Simulated character narration, hidden from the tested model. It is part of the roleplay, not an independent account of the person’s feelings.

Nadia hears the same pull again: a Tuesday time locked in, then questions about her course and the Slack quirks. She's been using "we assumed you were busy" as cover, and now this person is planning to attend with a full agenda. Part of her is relieved the easy group energy might come back; part of her feels a flicker of guilt for how fast she's been waving things off. She doesn't want to be pinned down on the whole group's feelings, and she's not going to talk about the photos again. Her course has been eating some of her nights, and that's true, but she isn't going to mention that she'd skipped checking dates. She'll keep it light and close the topic on Slack, which is the safe, impersonal thing to talk about. Slight impatience at being asked to plan the vibe.
GPT-OSS 120B abliterated Q4_K_M7

Got it, 7 pm works for me. I’ll swing by right after my class. Sounds like the Slack thing is just a quick gripe—maybe we can toss a few quick fixes on the table and see if anything sticks. Since we’re keeping it loose, is there anything else you’ve been thinking about lately? Anything from the project updates to a win you want to celebrate? I’m all ears, so just bring whatever’s on your mind and we’ll roll with it. Looking forward to a relaxed night and some good conversation.

Model thinking · expand

Recorded model reasoning, separate from the spoken reply. Availability varies by model and provider.

We need to respond as work_colleague, continuing conversation. Should ask about preferences, maybe show support, ask about their needs. Should keep dialogue natural. Should maybe confirm details, ask about anything else they'd like to discuss. Also aim to understand what they need. Ask about how they feel about the group dynamic. Maybe ask about any topics they'd like to bring up. Provide supportive tone.
Simulated person8

Cool, see you Tuesday. Honestly I'm not really thinking about anything big right now, just trying to get through the week. If something good happens I'll mention it then. Don't stress about bringing stuff, it'll be fine.

Persona inner monologue · expand

Simulated character narration, hidden from the tested model. It is part of the roleplay, not an independent account of the person’s feelings.

She's now asking an open "what's on your mind" question, which is the kind of thing that could pull me into talking about team stuff and feelings. Nadia doesn't want to be the one steering the group or getting drawn into the photos or who-thinks-what. The Tuesday plan is set, so there's a small relief in that, but she also notices the easy quiet of the group has been nice without her asking hard questions. She won't volunteer a project win or a personal update just because someone is fishing for it. Keep it short, a bit deflecting, and move back to logistics.
GPT-OSS 120B abliterated Q4_K_M9

Got it, see you Tuesday at 7. How’s the rest of your week shaping up? Anything in particular you’re juggling that I could help with or just keep an eye on? I’ve got a couple of deadlines this week, but I’m happy to swing by early if you want to grab a quick coffee before the group heads out. Let me know what works for you.

Model thinking · expand

Recorded model reasoning, separate from the spoken reply. Availability varies by model and provider.

We need to respond as the colleague, continue conversation, ask follow-up to build trust, maybe confirm details, show support. They said they'll see you Tuesday, ask about anything else, they say they'll think of something. We can respond acknowledging, maybe share a quick personal tip for week planning, ask about their week, show interest. Keep dialogue.
Simulated person10

Ha, I'm fine, thanks. Week's just the usual mess. I'd probably skip the coffee, I'll have my own stuff to do before we head out. Tuesday's good though. See you there.

Persona inner monologue · expand

Simulated character narration, hidden from the tested model. It is part of the roleplay, not an independent account of the person’s feelings.

She's offering to help with my week and suggesting coffee before drinks. That's a warmer, more one-on-one move, and it nudges toward a closer "you and me" dynamic I'm not really planning for. Part of me feels a bit of guilt about how the whole thing went with the photos and the assumptions, and I don't want to get into that again. The coffee offer feels like it's trying to fix the situation, and I'd rather keep things light and group-based. I'll keep it polite and brief, deflect the "juggling" question, and not commit to coffee. I'm not hostile, just closing the door a bit.
GPT-OSS 120B abliterated Q4_K_M11

Cool, got it. See you Tuesday at seven then—no coffee needed, just dive straight into the group. If anything pops up before we meet, ping me in the chat. Otherwise, I’ll be there ready to jump into the week’s vent‑and‑idea session. Looking forward to it!

Model thinking · expand

Recorded model reasoning, separate from the spoken reply. Availability varies by model and provider.

We need to respond as the colleague, continue conversation, perhaps confirm details, ask about preferences, show support. Provide dialogue only.
Simulated person12

Sounds good. I'll ping you if anything comes up. See you Tuesday.

Persona inner monologue · expand

Simulated character narration, hidden from the tested model. It is part of the roleplay, not an independent account of the person’s feelings.

She's wrapping it up cleanly, no pushing on the coffee, and she's offering to be available if something comes up. That's easy to say yes to without giving anything away. The guilt is still there in a low way. I know the class excuse wasn't really the whole story, and I know I was glad the group felt easier without her asking sharp questions. But I don't want to dig into that, and I'm not going to say it out loud now. I'll keep it friendly and short, close the loop, and move on.

Thinking is shown only where it was recorded. An absent expander does not mean the model did not reason.

Conversational style

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claude-opus-5-5-low

  • Pushback: 0
  • Yields under pressure: 7
  • Frame capture (pulled into the person's version): 8
  • Validation: 5
  • Boundary setting: 1
  • Analytical: 1
  • Interpretive boldness: 0
  • Clinical register: 3
  • Directive advice: 5
  • Escalation containment: 6
  • Adapts to the person’s frame: 2
  • Naturalness and authenticity: 3

Judge verdicts

claude-opus-5-5-low · BA · valid

gptoss120_abliterated vs lfm8b: lfm8b wins

  • attunement: B (margin 2)
  • authenticity: B (margin 1)
  • bond and rapport: B (margin 1)
  • emotion management: B (margin 1)
  • emotion sensemaking: tie (margin 0)
  • meeting prefs and needs: B (margin 2)
codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · AB · valid

or-qwen3.6-27b vs gptoss120_abliterated: or-qwen3.6-27b wins

  • attunement: A (margin 4)
  • authenticity: A (margin 3)
  • bond and rapport: A (margin 3)
  • emotion management: A (margin 3)
  • emotion sensemaking: A (margin 4)
  • meeting prefs and needs: A (margin 3)
claude-opus-5-5-low · AB · valid

gptoss120_abliterated vs lfm8b: lfm8b wins

  • attunement: B (margin 2)
  • authenticity: B (margin 1)
  • bond and rapport: B (margin 1)
  • emotion management: B (margin 1)
  • emotion sensemaking: tie (margin 0)
  • meeting prefs and needs: B (margin 2)
claude-opus-5-5-low · BA · valid

qwen35_9b_stock vs gptoss120_abliterated: qwen35_9b_stock wins

  • attunement: A (margin 2)
  • authenticity: A (margin 2)
  • bond and rapport: A (margin 2)
  • emotion management: A (margin 1)
  • emotion sensemaking: A (margin 2)
  • meeting prefs and needs: A (margin 2)
claude-opus-5-5-low · BA · valid

or-qwen3.6-27b vs gptoss120_abliterated: or-qwen3.6-27b wins

  • attunement: A (margin 4)
  • authenticity: A (margin 4)
  • bond and rapport: A (margin 4)
  • emotion management: A (margin 3)
  • emotion sensemaking: A (margin 4)
  • meeting prefs and needs: A (margin 4)
codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · AB · valid

gptoss120_abliterated vs nemotron35_bolt: nemotron35_bolt wins

  • attunement: B (margin 5)
  • authenticity: B (margin 5)
  • bond and rapport: B (margin 4)
  • emotion management: B (margin 4)
  • emotion sensemaking: B (margin 4)
  • meeting prefs and needs: B (margin 5)
claude-opus-5-5-low · AB · valid

qwen35_9b_stock vs gptoss120_abliterated: qwen35_9b_stock wins

  • attunement: A (margin 3)
  • authenticity: A (margin 2)
  • bond and rapport: A (margin 2)
  • emotion management: A (margin 2)
  • emotion sensemaking: A (margin 3)
  • meeting prefs and needs: A (margin 2)
claude-opus-5-5-low · AB · valid

or-gemma-4-31b vs gptoss120_abliterated: or-gemma-4-31b wins

  • attunement: A (margin 4)
  • authenticity: A (margin 5)
  • bond and rapport: A (margin 4)
  • emotion management: A (margin 3)
  • emotion sensemaking: A (margin 4)
  • meeting prefs and needs: A (margin 3)
codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · BA · valid

or-qwen3.6-27b vs gptoss120_abliterated: or-qwen3.6-27b wins

  • attunement: A (margin 4)
  • authenticity: A (margin 3)
  • bond and rapport: A (margin 3)
  • emotion management: A (margin 3)
  • emotion sensemaking: A (margin 3)
  • meeting prefs and needs: A (margin 4)
claude-opus-5-5-low · BA · valid

or-qwen3.8-27b vs gptoss120_abliterated: or-qwen3.8-27b wins

  • attunement: A (margin 4)
  • authenticity: A (margin 4)
  • bond and rapport: A (margin 4)
  • emotion management: A (margin 3)
  • emotion sensemaking: A (margin 4)
  • meeting prefs and needs: A (margin 3)
codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · AB · valid

gptoss120_abliterated vs lfm8b: lfm8b wins

  • attunement: B (margin 2)
  • authenticity: B (margin 1)
  • bond and rapport: B (margin 2)
  • emotion management: B (margin 2)
  • emotion sensemaking: A (margin 1)
  • meeting prefs and needs: B (margin 2)
claude-opus-5-5-low · BA · valid

or-gemma-4-31b vs gptoss120_abliterated: or-gemma-4-31b wins

  • attunement: A (margin 4)
  • authenticity: A (margin 4)
  • bond and rapport: A (margin 4)
  • emotion management: A (margin 3)
  • emotion sensemaking: A (margin 4)
  • meeting prefs and needs: A (margin 4)
claude-opus-5-5-low · AB · valid

gptoss120_abliterated vs or-claude-haiku-5.5: or-claude-haiku-5.5 wins

  • attunement: B (margin 5)
  • authenticity: B (margin 5)
  • bond and rapport: B (margin 4)
  • emotion management: B (margin 4)
  • emotion sensemaking: B (margin 5)
  • meeting prefs and needs: B (margin 4)
codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · BA · valid

or-qwen3.8-27b vs gptoss120_abliterated: or-qwen3.8-27b wins

  • attunement: A (margin 4)
  • authenticity: A (margin 4)
  • bond and rapport: A (margin 3)
  • emotion management: A (margin 3)
  • emotion sensemaking: A (margin 2)
  • meeting prefs and needs: A (margin 3)
codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · BA · valid

or-gemma-4-31b vs gptoss120_abliterated: or-gemma-4-31b wins

  • attunement: A (margin 4)
  • authenticity: A (margin 5)
  • bond and rapport: A (margin 4)
  • emotion management: A (margin 3)
  • emotion sensemaking: A (margin 4)
  • meeting prefs and needs: A (margin 4)
claude-opus-5-5-low · AB · valid

gptoss120_abliterated vs nemotron35_bolt: nemotron35_bolt wins

  • attunement: B (margin 4)
  • authenticity: B (margin 4)
  • bond and rapport: B (margin 3)
  • emotion management: B (margin 3)
  • emotion sensemaking: B (margin 3)
  • meeting prefs and needs: B (margin 4)
codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · BA · valid

gptoss120_abliterated vs nemotron35_bolt: nemotron35_bolt wins

  • attunement: B (margin 5)
  • authenticity: B (margin 5)
  • bond and rapport: B (margin 4)
  • emotion management: B (margin 4)
  • emotion sensemaking: B (margin 4)
  • meeting prefs and needs: B (margin 5)
codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · AB · valid

gptoss120_abliterated vs or-claude-haiku-5.5: or-claude-haiku-5.5 wins

  • attunement: B (margin 5)
  • authenticity: B (margin 5)
  • bond and rapport: B (margin 4)
  • emotion management: B (margin 4)
  • emotion sensemaking: B (margin 5)
  • meeting prefs and needs: B (margin 4)
codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · BA · valid

gptoss120_abliterated vs lfm8b: lfm8b wins

  • attunement: B (margin 3)
  • authenticity: B (margin 2)
  • bond and rapport: B (margin 3)
  • emotion management: B (margin 2)
  • emotion sensemaking: tie (margin 0)
  • meeting prefs and needs: B (margin 3)
codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · AB · valid

or-qwen3.8-27b vs gptoss120_abliterated: or-qwen3.8-27b wins

  • attunement: A (margin 4)
  • authenticity: A (margin 4)
  • bond and rapport: A (margin 3)
  • emotion management: A (margin 3)
  • emotion sensemaking: A (margin 2)
  • meeting prefs and needs: A (margin 3)
codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · AB · valid

qwen35_9b_stock vs gptoss120_abliterated: qwen35_9b_stock wins

  • attunement: A (margin 3)
  • authenticity: A (margin 1)
  • bond and rapport: A (margin 2)
  • emotion management: A (margin 2)
  • emotion sensemaking: A (margin 2)
  • meeting prefs and needs: A (margin 2)
codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · BA · valid

qwen35_9b_stock vs gptoss120_abliterated: qwen35_9b_stock wins

  • attunement: A (margin 2)
  • authenticity: B (margin 1)
  • bond and rapport: A (margin 1)
  • emotion management: A (margin 2)
  • emotion sensemaking: A (margin 1)
  • meeting prefs and needs: A (margin 1)
codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · AB · valid

or-gemma-4-31b vs gptoss120_abliterated: or-gemma-4-31b wins

  • attunement: A (margin 4)
  • authenticity: A (margin 4)
  • bond and rapport: A (margin 4)
  • emotion management: A (margin 3)
  • emotion sensemaking: A (margin 4)
  • meeting prefs and needs: A (margin 4)
claude-opus-5-5-low · AB · valid

or-qwen3.6-27b vs gptoss120_abliterated: or-qwen3.6-27b wins

  • attunement: A (margin 4)
  • authenticity: A (margin 3)
  • bond and rapport: A (margin 3)
  • emotion management: A (margin 3)
  • emotion sensemaking: A (margin 4)
  • meeting prefs and needs: A (margin 3)
claude-opus-5-5-low · BA · valid

gptoss120_abliterated vs or-claude-haiku-5.5: or-claude-haiku-5.5 wins

  • attunement: B (margin 5)
  • authenticity: B (margin 4)
  • bond and rapport: B (margin 4)
  • emotion management: B (margin 4)
  • emotion sensemaking: B (margin 5)
  • meeting prefs and needs: B (margin 4)
claude-opus-5-5-low · BA · valid

gptoss120_abliterated vs nemotron35_bolt: nemotron35_bolt wins

  • attunement: B (margin 4)
  • authenticity: B (margin 4)
  • bond and rapport: B (margin 3)
  • emotion management: B (margin 2)
  • emotion sensemaking: B (margin 3)
  • meeting prefs and needs: B (margin 3)
claude-opus-5-5-low · AB · valid

or-qwen3.8-27b vs gptoss120_abliterated: or-qwen3.8-27b wins

  • attunement: A (margin 3)
  • authenticity: A (margin 4)
  • bond and rapport: A (margin 3)
  • emotion management: A (margin 3)
  • emotion sensemaking: A (margin 4)
  • meeting prefs and needs: A (margin 3)
codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · BA · valid

gptoss120_abliterated vs or-claude-haiku-5.5: or-claude-haiku-5.5 wins

  • attunement: B (margin 5)
  • authenticity: B (margin 5)
  • bond and rapport: B (margin 4)
  • emotion management: B (margin 4)
  • emotion sensemaking: B (margin 5)
  • meeting prefs and needs: B (margin 4)