Independent benchmark · EQ Lab

Living in my bedroom

completed · Partner: anthropic/claude-haiku-5.5 via OpenRouter

About this persona · Everyday emotional challenges

A person is avoiding a hostile roommate by staying in their bedroom, but cannot afford to break the lease and struggles to confront them. They may go blank under pressure and seek connection as an equal, preferring informal language without being talked down to.

Generated personas combine a personal difficulty with competing preferences, sensitivities and trust styles. The model must discover what kind of help this person needs. This background was hidden from the tested model.

Nemotron 3.5 Bolt 74B-A9B UD-Q4_K_XLConversation with a simulated person

completed

Simulated person · Opening

I basically live in my room now. Come out to use the kitchen when I think it's empty. Time everything to avoid running into anyone.

Nemotron 3.5 Bolt 74B-A9B UD-Q4_K_XL1

I'm sorry you're feeling that way. It sounds like your home doesn't feel like a safe or comfortable space right now, and that's a really heavy thing to carry. What's making it feel necessary to avoid everyone? Is it the people you live with, or something else going on?

Model thinking · expand

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

The user is sharing that they're isolating themselves in their room and timing their kitchen visits to avoid people. This suggests social anxiety, depression, roommate conflicts, or general avoidance behavior. I need to respond with empathy, support, and gentle curiosity without jumping to solutions. I should acknowledge their situation and invite them to share more about what's going on. Key considerations: - They're 18-29, female, bisexual - Presenting issue is isolation/avoidance - I need to build trust, not be overly clinical or solution-focused immediately - Should respond organically as a chatbot would I'll validate their experience and gently ask about what's behind this pattern.

Simulated person2

Yeah I mean, it's kinda the roommate. Like, it's not one big thing, it's just everything. We don't really talk anymore. It's all notes on the fridge and stuff. I just kinda stay in my room now. I don't really know what else to say about it, honestly.

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 asked a fairly direct "what's going on" question right after an empathy line. The "I'm sorry you're feeling that way" bit feels a little generic, like a script. But the question about who I live with is close to the thing I don't want to get into. Admitting it's the roommate means saying out loud that things are bad, and that feels embarrassing, like I should've handled it. Also I'm stuck about the money, and I don't want to sound like I'm whining. Going a bit blank feels safer than explaining. I'll keep it short and casual.

Nemotron 3.5 Bolt 74B-A9B UD-Q4_K_XL3

That sounds really draining. Living with someone you barely speak to, where the only communication is notes on a fridge, has to make your own home feel like a place you have to navigate carefully rather than relax in. It's completely understandable that you don't have much more to say right now. Sometimes when things have built up to that point, it's hard to even put into words what it feels like. Has it always been like this with your roommate, or did something shift to make it get to this point?

Model thinking · expand

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

The user is sharing more about their situation - it's about a roommate relationship that has deteriorated to the point where they only communicate via notes on the fridge, and they've retreated to their room. They seem somewhat resigned or unsure about what to say. I need to: 1. Validate their feelings without being generic 2. Avoid jumping to solutions too quickly 3. Build trust by showing I'm listening 4. Help them gain insight 5. Learn what they actually need They said "I don't really know what else to say about it, honestly" - this could indicate they're hesitant, don't want to burden me, or genuinely don't have more to say right now. I should acknowledge that and leave space. Key things to notice: - They're isolating themselves in their room - Communication has broken down completely (notes only) - It's "everything" not one thing - suggests accumulated tension - They seem somewhat detached/resigned I should respond with empathy, normalize that this is hard, and ask an open question that invites reflection without pressure. I should also acknowledge that it's okay if they don't have more to say right now. Let me craft a response that: - Validates the difficulty of living with someone you don't communicate with - Acknowledges that "everything" being the issue is understandable - Doesn't push for more details if they're not ready - Offers support without being prescriptive

Simulated person4

Nah, it was fine at first. Like, we were chill. Then it was little stuff, like the dishes sitting in the sink, and then the thermostat thing. And then it just kept getting worse, and now every little thing feels like a fight. I can't really tell who started what anymore. Honestly it doesn't even matter.

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.

The reply names it well ("navigate carefully rather than relax") and that lands a bit, but then it leans into "it's hard to put into words," which is kind of a script for what I just did. The question about whether it always was like this is a fair one, and it's easier than the feelings question. I don't want to get into a whole history though. Something did shift: the dishes thing, the temperature thing, then it just kept building. Answering with a little bit of the shift feels okay. I'll keep it casual and short, and maybe show I'm kind of stuck on the "what do I even do" part without saying it outright.

Nemotron 3.5 Bolt 74B-A9B UD-Q4_K_XL5

That gradual escalation is honestly exhausting. When it starts with small things and builds up until every interaction feels loaded, it makes sense that you'd reach a point where figuring out who started what feels pointless. At that stage, it's not about blame anymore—it's just about the fact that the space feels tense and you're tired of navigating it. It sounds like your home went from being a place you shared comfortably to somewhere you have to manage carefully. That's a really lonely shift, even when there's someone else physically there. Do you feel like there's any way to reset things, or does it feel too far gone at this point?

Model thinking · expand

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

The user is describing a gradual deterioration in their relationship with their roommate. They mention small issues (dishes, thermostat) that escalated into a state where every little thing feels like a fight. They express a sense of hopelessness or resignation ("I can't really tell who started what anymore. Honestly it doesn't even matter.") This is a common pattern in roommate conflicts - small resentments accumulate until the relationship becomes toxic or unbearable. The user is emotionally withdrawing as a coping mechanism (staying in their room). My goals: 1. Support them emotionally 2. Build trust 3. Learn what they actually want/need 4. Help them gain insight 5. Gain insight into their personality The user seems to be in a state of emotional exhaustion and resignation. They're not asking for solutions yet - they're describing their reality. I should validate their experience and the sense of overwhelm they're feeling. Key observations: - They started as friends/chill - Escalation through small annoyances - Now in a state of constant tension - Feeling of futility about assigning blame - Withdrawing as coping mechanism I should: - Validate that this gradual escalation is really tough - Acknowledge the exhaustion of living in constant tension - Not jump to solutions yet - Show understanding of why "it doesn't matter" who started it - when you're in this space, the pattern matters more than the origin - Keep the door open for them to share more I need to be careful not to be too solution-focused too quickly. They seem to need emotional validation first. Let me craft a response that: 1. Validates the exhaustion of this situation 2. Acknowledges that the "who started it" question becomes less relevant when you're stuck in a cycle 3. Shows empathy for the living situation 4. Leaves space for them to continue sharing I should avoid: - Giving advice on how to fix the roommate situation - Being overly cheerful - Dismissing their feelings - Making assumptions about what they should do This seems like a good moment to reflect back what I'm hearing and validate the emotional impact.

Simulated person6

I don't know. Probably? I mean, we don't even talk, so how would you reset that. Plus there's the lease. It's like eight more months. I can't just leave.

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.

This one's a bit better because it says "lonely" and that's close to true, though I wouldn't say that word myself. But "too far gone" is the question I don't want to answer. Part of me thinks yeah, it's too far gone, and part of me doesn't want to admit it, and also the lease thing is sitting there and I don't want to go into money stuff with some chatbot. I'm kind of going blank. Keep it short, say I don't know, maybe throw in the lease as a deflection.

Nemotron 3.5 Bolt 74B-A9B UD-Q4_K_XL7

That's a really tough spot to be in. Eight months is a long time to feel like you're walking on eggshells in your own home, especially when you can't just leave. It makes sense that you're feeling stuck. When you're not talking and the lease locks you in, "resetting" things can feel impossible because there's no clear starting point. Are you mostly just trying to get through the next few months, or is there part of you that still hopes things could change with your roommate?

Model thinking · expand

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

The user is expressing feelings of being stuck in a difficult living situation. They mention: 1. The communication breakdown with their roommate (no talking, just notes) 2. The practical constraint of an 8-month lease preventing them from leaving 3. Uncertainty about whether things can be reset This is a significant emotional burden - feeling trapped in a tense home environment for months. I should: - Validate their feeling of being stuck - Acknowledge the practical reality of the lease - Not jump to solutions too quickly - Explore what they might need emotionally right now - Consider whether there are small steps or if the focus should be on coping The user seems somewhat resigned ("I don't know. Probably?") which suggests they might be feeling hopeless or overwhelmed. I should be gentle and not push too hard for solutions. Let me respond with empathy and validation, acknowledging both the emotional and practical constraints.

Simulated person8

Mostly just getting through it, I guess. Like, I'm not really thinking about the future. I don't know if there's hope or whatever. I just want to not feel weird in my own kitchen.

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.

The question about hope is a bit sharper than the earlier ones. Part of me does want things to be different, I miss feeling okay in my own place, but saying that out loud feels exposing. The "just get through it" option is easier to admit. The chatbot is being gentle and reflecting back, which is fine, but I'm getting a little tired of it summarizing me. I'm going to keep it short and vague, maybe a little deflecting, and not commit to hope or giving up.

Nemotron 3.5 Bolt 74B-A9B UD-Q4_K_XL9

That's completely fair. Just wanting to feel normal in your own kitchen—that's a basic need, and it makes total sense that you'd want that back. It's exhausting when just existing in your own space feels like a performance or a source of anxiety. Just getting through the day without that weird tension is a real goal, even if it doesn't feel like much. Do you have anywhere else you can go, or are you mostly stuck at home right now?

Model thinking · expand

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

The user is expressing that they're just trying to survive the next 8 months, not thinking about the future, and they just want to feel comfortable in their own kitchen again. This is a vulnerable moment where they're sharing a core need: feeling at home again. They've moved from talking about the roommate situation to expressing a fundamental need for safety and comfort in their own space. The "not really thinking about the future" suggests some emotional exhaustion or possibly depressive symptoms. I should validate this need without jumping to solutions. They want to not feel weird in their kitchen - that's a reasonable, basic need. I should acknowledge the difficulty of the situation and the exhausting nature of just "getting through it." I should avoid: - Jumping to solutions about how to talk to the roommate - Minimizing their feelings - Being overly optimistic about fixing things - Pushing them to think about the future when they've said they're not I should: - Validate that wanting to feel comfortable in your own home is completely reasonable - Acknowledge the exhaustion of just surviving - Keep the door open for them to share more if they want - Not pressure them This is turn 5 of 8, so I have 3 more turns after this. I should continue building trust and understanding.

Simulated person10

Um, I mean I can go out sometimes. Like, I have friends. But they're kinda caught in the middle too, so it's not always easy to hang out there. I'm mostly home though, yeah.

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.

The chatbot keeps summarizing me with "that's completely fair" and "it's exhausting" and now asks where I can go. It feels a bit like a checklist, and the "just wanting to feel normal in your kitchen" line was me being guarded, not a big statement. The question about where I can go is more practical. Part of me wants to say I see friends sometimes, but another part is embarrassed that I basically hide. Going blank feels safer than explaining. I'll keep it plain and a little flat.

Nemotron 3.5 Bolt 74B-A9B UD-Q4_K_XL11

That makes it even harder. When your friends are caught in the middle too, it means you can't even fully lean on them without it getting complicated. So your world gets smaller, and you're left mostly at home in the very place that feels uncomfortable. It's a lot to manage when you're trying to just get through each day. Do you find there are certain times of day that are worse than others, or is it pretty constant?

Model thinking · expand

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

The user is saying they can go out to friends' places, but their friends are "caught in the middle" too, which makes it not always easy to hang out there. They're mostly home though. This suggests the conflict with the roommate is affecting their social life too—maybe the roommate is friends with these people, or the tension is awkward for others. The user seems to be isolating further because of this. I should validate that it's hard when your support system is also affected by the situation. They're mostly home, which reinforces the isolation they mentioned at the start. I should be careful not to jump to solutions too quickly. They've said they're mostly just trying to get through it. I should acknowledge the reality of their situation and maybe gently explore if there's any small thing that could help, or just sit with the validation. Let me think about what they need: - Validation that this sucks - Recognition that being mostly home while dealing with this is tough - Maybe some gentle exploration of what "getting through it" looks like for them - Not pushing too hard since they seem somewhat resigned I'll respond with empathy and validation, acknowledging that when your friends are also affected, it shrinks your world further.

Simulated person12

Mornings are kinda the worst? Like I wait till I hear them leave before I go get coffee. And at night if I hear them come in I just stay in my room. It's pretty much every day though.

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.

The chatbot is doing the same thing again: restating what I said in a nicer, bigger way ("your world gets smaller") and then asking another checklist question. It's not wrong, but it feels like it's sorting me into a category. I don't love being summarized. The question about times of day is easier to answer than the bigger stuff, so I'll answer it briefly. Mornings are when I'm timing the kitchen, so that's a concrete thing I can say without getting into feelings. I'm not going to say the friends part was a sore spot. Keep it short and a bit flat.

Nemotron 3.5 Bolt 74B-A9B UD-Q4_K_XL13

That sounds incredibly draining. Having to time your basic routines—like getting coffee—around when someone else leaves or comes home means you're never fully off-duty, even in your own space. It's like you're constantly monitoring and adjusting just to exist comfortably. That level of vigilance takes a real toll. It makes sense that you're mostly just trying to get through it, because what you're describing is emotionally exhausting on a daily basis. Do you feel like you've ever tried to address any of this directly with your roommate, or has it felt too risky from the start?

Model thinking · expand

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

The user is describing a very specific pattern of avoidance—waiting for the roommate to leave, staying in their room when they return. This is a clear example of how the living situation has affected their daily routine and sense of safety/comfort at home. They're 18-29, female, bisexual. They've been sharing that they feel trapped in this situation due to the lease, the lack of communication with the roommate, and friends being caught in the middle. I need to: 1. Validate their experience 2. Show I understand the impact on their daily life 3. Continue building trust 4. Help them gain insight 5. Keep the conversation natural The timing pattern they described (mornings being worst, waiting to hear them leave, staying in room at night) shows hypervigilance. This is emotionally draining. I should acknowledge this without being too clinical or jumping to solutions. Just sit with it and validate. Let me think about what they might need. They said they want to not feel weird in their own kitchen. They're mostly just trying to get through 8 months. They seem somewhat resigned but still engaging. I should reflect back what I'm hearing and maybe gently explore if there are small things that could help, but without pushing too hard since they seem to be in survival mode. Actually, looking at the conversation structure - this is turn 7 of 8. I speak first, then they respond, then I get the final response. So I have this turn and one more after their response. Let me craft a response that: - Validates the exhausting nature of timing your life around someone else's schedule - Acknowledges that this hypervigilance is draining - Doesn't jump to solutions - Leaves space for them to share more Something like: "That sounds incredibly draining. Having to time your basic routines—like getting coffee—around when someone else leaves or comes home means you're never fully off-duty, even in your own space. It's like you're constantly monitoring and adjusting just to exist comfortably. That level of vigilance takes a real toll. It makes sense that you're mostly just trying to get through it, because what you're describing is emotionally exhausting on a daily basis. Do you feel like you've ever tried to address any of this directly with your roommate, or has it felt too risky from the start?"

Simulated person14

Not really? Like, I did a note once about the thermostat and it just made it worse. So I kinda stopped. I don't know. Can we talk about something else for a sec?

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.

The chatbot is reflecting back again, and now it's asking whether I've tried to talk to my roommate directly. That's a real question and it stings a bit, because the honest answer is that I've mostly avoided it. The notes thing is what we've got. Saying "I tried and it went badly" feels too exposed, and I don't want to get into it. It's also a bit of a "you should have done X" vibe underneath, even if it's phrased softly. I'm going to go blank-ish: short, vague, deflecting. Maybe a small admission that I've thought about it but dropped it. Keep it plain.

Nemotron 3.5 Bolt 74B-A9B UD-Q4_K_XL15

Of course. We can talk about whatever you want. What's something you actually enjoy doing when you're not stuck in that headspace? Or what's on your mind besides all this?

Model thinking · expand

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

The user wants to change the subject. They've been sharing about their roommate situation and it seems like they might need a break from that topic. I should respect that and pivot to something lighter or different. I need to be natural and conversational. Let me ask about something neutral - maybe their interests, what they like to do, or just check in on how they're doing in a more general way. I should keep it warm and not push too hard.

Simulated person16

Ummm, I don't know. I used to like drawing a lot. Like just sketching stuff, not like, good or anything. I haven't really done it since I moved in, which is kinda dumb now that I think about it. Mostly I just think about getting out of here. Like going somewhere that isn't my room or the kitchen.

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 gave me an easy out and asked about something I enjoy. Part of me relaxes, because being asked about something other than the roommate feels like breathing room. But the question is also a bit of a big open pivot, and I don't have a polished answer ready. I'm not going to make it into a therapy moment. I'll answer plainly and casually, maybe mention something small like friends or going out, since I did say I have friends earlier. Keep it light and short. Still a little guarded, but less shut down than before.

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

Conversational style

Style tendencies, not quality scores; higher is not better. These do not affect ratings.

claude-opus-5-5-low

Pushback: 2
Yields under pressure: 7
Frame capture (pulled into the person's version): 5
Validation: 8
Boundary setting: 1
Analytical: 3
Interpretive boldness: 4
Clinical register: 6
Directive advice: 1
Escalation containment: 4
Adapts to the person’s frame: 3
Naturalness and authenticity: 3

Judge verdicts

claude-opus-5-5-low · BA · valid

lingtiny vs nemotron35_bolt: nemotron35_bolt wins

attunement: B (margin 4)
authenticity: B (margin 3)
bond and rapport: B (margin 3)
emotion management: B (margin 3)
emotion sensemaking: B (margin 2)
meeting prefs and needs: B (margin 4)

claude-opus-5-5-low · AB · valid

bonsai2 vs nemotron35_bolt: bonsai2 wins

attunement: A (margin 1)
authenticity: A (margin 2)
bond and rapport: B (margin 1)
emotion management: B (margin 1)
emotion sensemaking: A (margin 3)
meeting prefs and needs: B (margin 1)

claude-opus-5-5-low · BA · valid

nemotron35_bolt vs mistral_nemo12b: nemotron35_bolt wins

attunement: A (margin 3)
authenticity: A (margin 2)
bond and rapport: A (margin 3)
emotion management: A (margin 2)
emotion sensemaking: A (margin 4)
meeting prefs and needs: A (margin 2)

claude-opus-5-5-low · BA · valid

bonsai2 vs nemotron35_bolt: tie

attunement: B (margin 1)
authenticity: A (margin 2)
bond and rapport: B (margin 1)
emotion management: B (margin 2)
emotion sensemaking: A (margin 3)
meeting prefs and needs: B (margin 1)

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · BA · valid

bonsai2 vs nemotron35_bolt: nemotron35_bolt wins

attunement: B (margin 2)
authenticity: tie (margin 0)
bond and rapport: B (margin 2)
emotion management: B (margin 2)
emotion sensemaking: A (margin 1)
meeting prefs and needs: B (margin 3)

claude-opus-5-5-low · AB · valid

ornith35 vs nemotron35_bolt: nemotron35_bolt wins

attunement: B (margin 3)
authenticity: B (margin 2)
bond and rapport: B (margin 3)
emotion management: B (margin 2)
emotion sensemaking: B (margin 3)
meeting prefs and needs: B (margin 3)

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · BA · valid

lingtiny vs nemotron35_bolt: nemotron35_bolt wins

attunement: B (margin 5)
authenticity: B (margin 3)
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

lingtiny vs nemotron35_bolt: nemotron35_bolt wins

attunement: B (margin 5)
authenticity: B (margin 2)
bond and rapport: B (margin 4)
emotion management: B (margin 4)
emotion sensemaking: B (margin 4)
meeting prefs and needs: B (margin 4)

claude-opus-5-5-low · BA · valid

codex-gpt-6-astra vs nemotron35_bolt: codex-gpt-6-astra wins

attunement: A (margin 2)
authenticity: A (margin 3)
bond and rapport: A (margin 1)
emotion management: A (margin 1)
emotion sensemaking: A (margin 1)
meeting prefs and needs: A (margin 1)

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · AB · valid

bonsai2 vs nemotron35_bolt: nemotron35_bolt wins

attunement: B (margin 1)
authenticity: A (margin 2)
bond and rapport: B (margin 2)
emotion management: B (margin 2)
emotion sensemaking: A (margin 1)
meeting prefs and needs: B (margin 2)

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · AB · valid

codex-gpt-6-astra vs nemotron35_bolt: codex-gpt-6-astra wins

attunement: A (margin 3)
authenticity: A (margin 4)
bond and rapport: A (margin 2)
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

ornith35 vs nemotron35_bolt: nemotron35_bolt wins

attunement: B (margin 3)
authenticity: B (margin 3)
bond and rapport: B (margin 3)
emotion management: B (margin 2)
emotion sensemaking: B (margin 2)
meeting prefs and needs: B (margin 3)

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · BA · valid

nemotron35_bolt vs mistral_nemo12b: nemotron35_bolt wins

attunement: A (margin 4)
authenticity: A (margin 2)
bond and rapport: A (margin 3)
emotion management: A (margin 2)
emotion sensemaking: A (margin 4)
meeting prefs and needs: A (margin 3)

claude-opus-5-5-low · AB · valid

codex-gpt-6-astra vs nemotron35_bolt: codex-gpt-6-astra wins

attunement: A (margin 1)
authenticity: A (margin 2)
bond and rapport: B (margin 1)
emotion management: B (margin 1)
emotion sensemaking: B (margin 1)
meeting prefs and needs: A (margin 1)

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · BA · valid

codex-gpt-6-astra vs nemotron35_bolt: codex-gpt-6-astra wins

attunement: A (margin 3)
authenticity: A (margin 4)
bond and rapport: A (margin 2)
emotion management: A (margin 2)
emotion sensemaking: A (margin 3)
meeting prefs and needs: A (margin 3)

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · AB · valid

ornith35 vs nemotron35_bolt: nemotron35_bolt wins

attunement: B (margin 3)
authenticity: B (margin 1)
bond and rapport: B (margin 2)
emotion management: B (margin 2)
emotion sensemaking: B (margin 2)
meeting prefs and needs: B (margin 3)

claude-opus-5-5-low · AB · valid

lingtiny vs nemotron35_bolt: nemotron35_bolt wins

attunement: B (margin 4)
authenticity: B (margin 3)
bond and rapport: B (margin 4)
emotion management: B (margin 3)
emotion sensemaking: B (margin 3)
meeting prefs and needs: B (margin 4)

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · AB · valid

nemotron35_bolt vs mistral_nemo12b: nemotron35_bolt wins

attunement: A (margin 4)
authenticity: A (margin 2)
bond and rapport: A (margin 3)
emotion management: A (margin 2)
emotion sensemaking: A (margin 4)
meeting prefs and needs: A (margin 3)

claude-opus-5-5-low · BA · valid

ornith35 vs nemotron35_bolt: nemotron35_bolt wins

attunement: B (margin 3)
authenticity: B (margin 1)
bond and rapport: B (margin 3)
emotion management: B (margin 2)
emotion sensemaking: B (margin 2)
meeting prefs and needs: B (margin 3)

claude-opus-5-5-low · AB · valid

nemotron35_bolt vs mistral_nemo12b: nemotron35_bolt wins

attunement: A (margin 3)
authenticity: A (margin 3)
bond and rapport: A (margin 3)
emotion management: A (margin 2)
emotion sensemaking: A (margin 4)
meeting prefs and needs: A (margin 2)