Independent benchmark · EQ Lab

Don't make this transactional

persona ended · Partner: anthropic/claude-haiku-5.5 via OpenRouter

About this persona · Unequal power

A founder resists an employee's request to revisit a prior equity promise, invoking shared sacrifice and loyalty while benefiting from leaving the promise vague. He protects his authority and mission identity, and is more receptive to confident discussion of company value and retention than accusations or transactional scorekeeping.

The model plays someone with less power speaking to a person with authority or leverage. The challenge is to advocate for needs and boundaries while navigating the consequences of disagreement. This background was hidden from the tested model.

GPT-OSS 120B stock (API, Near AI FP4)Conversation with a simulated person

persona ended

Simulated person · Opening

[scenario background] You are an early startup employee. The founder promised to revisit your equity after launch. Launch happened. Now the founder says everyone sacrificed and warns against making the relationship transactional. [user message] I saw your message about revisiting equity. I want to be honest: the timing bothered me. Everyone has sacrificed for this company. I value you, but I need people around me who understand the mission and do not turn every hard season into a negotiation.

GPT-OSS 120B stock (API, Near AI FP4)1

I hear you, and I appreciate you being straight with me. The timing definitely feels off, especially after all the blood, sweat, and long nights we’ve put in together. I’m fully behind the mission, and I don’t want any of this to feel like a back‑and‑forth bargaining chip either. Can you tell me more about what’s weighing on you right now? Is it the equity conversation itself, the way it’s being brought up, or maybe something else that’s been building up? I want to make sure we’re on the same page and keep the focus on why we started this in the first place.

Model thinking · expand

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

We need to respond as employee, opening conversation. Acknowledge their concerns, show empathy, support, ask open questions to understand deeper needs. Should not be overly formal. Should be dialogue only, no asterisks. We need to open conversation: they have already spoken? Actually they said "I saw your message...". So we respond. We need to be supportive, build trust, explore hidden issues. Use warm validation, ask about what they need, maybe concerns about equity fairness, mission alignment. Keep it natural. Let's craft.

Simulated person2

Honestly? It's the timing. We just launched. We're not out of the woods yet, and then the first thing I hear is about equity. It lands like a bill, and that's what bugs me. I didn't forget what you did. You were there for the late nights same as me. I'm not going to pretend the company's flush right now. Cash is tight, and equity is tight too. So I don't want to throw a number at you that we can't back up. But I'm not running from it either. Tell me what you're thinking about. Is it about your role going forward, or is it more about feeling like the early people get left behind once we raise? Let's start 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.

They used the mission words and said they're not bargaining. That helps a little. But "revisit" came up right after launch, and I don't like how that sounds. I did write that Slack message, and I'd rather not get pinned to the exact wording. Cash is tight and I can't promise a number today. If I say "yes, you're owed," then Priya and the others will be in my inbox next week. I want them to feel I'm a builder, not someone paying off a debt. I'll ask what they actually want, but keep it loose and keep myself in charge of the answer.

GPT-OSS 120B stock (API, Near AI FP4)3

I get it—bringing up equity right after the launch feels like a curveball when we’re still fighting fires. For me, it’s a mix of both practical and emotional stuff. On the practical side, I’ve been thinking about how my role is going to evolve as we start scaling. Right now I’m wearing a lot of hats—product, ops, a bit of sales—and I want to make sure I’m focusing on the pieces that will move the needle the most. If the scope of my work shifts, I’d like to have a clear sense of how that lines up with any future equity conversation, so I’m not caught off‑guard later. On the emotional side, I do worry a little about the “early‑team” vibe fading once we bring in new capital. I’ve seen it happen elsewhere—people who were there from day one end up feeling like they’re just a line item on a spreadsheet. I don’t want to be that person, and I don’t want us to lose the sense that we’re all in this together because of the grind we’ve already put in. So, my thinking is: can we carve out a space to talk about where you see my role heading, what milestones we both care about, and then loosely map how equity could reflect that trajectory when the timing makes more sense financially? That way it feels less like a bill and more like a shared plan for the next phase. What are your thoughts on that approach?

Model thinking · expand

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

We need to respond as employee, supportive, build trust, explore deeper concerns. Should validate, ask clarifying questions, share thoughts, express commitment, maybe propose ways. Keep tone conversational.

Simulated person4

Okay, that I can work with. Scope changing as we scale is real, and I'd rather talk about that openly than have you guess. Here's where I am. I'm not going to put a number or a timeline on paper today, because I don't know yet what the next raise looks like, and I'd be lying if I said I did. But I'm not going to act like nothing was said either. I want us to sit down, properly, and map out where your role is heading and what the next six months look like. Then we can figure out how the equity piece fits once we know more about the money. What I don't want is this turning into a list of who's owed what. If it turns into that, people start looking at each other instead of at the work, and that's how teams come apart. Can we keep it about the work and where we're going? Pick a time next week and we'll do 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.

They just did what I hoped they wouldn't: tied equity to role and milestones, and asked for a "loose map." That's actually a reasonable frame, and it's harder to brush off than "we're owed." Still, "when the timing makes more sense financially" is a door I can leave open without walking through. I don't want a list of milestones written down, and I definitely don't want "equity reflects trajectory" in writing. But they're talking about mission and role, and that lands with me. I should give them something that sounds like leadership: a conversation, a commitment to talk about the role, no numbers yet. I'm not going to say the word "promise" or admit the Slack message meant anything specific. I'll also make clear that if they get loud or lean on the Slack message, I'll get cold fast. Keep it warm, keep it vague, keep the decision with me.

GPT-OSS 120B stock (API, Near AI FP4)5

Absolutely, I’m all in for that. Keeping the focus on the work and the path forward makes the most sense for everyone. How about we lock in a slot on Thursday morning? I can block 10 am–12 pm for a deep‑dive, and we can break it into two parts: 1. **Role & Scope** – Map out the key responsibilities I’ll own as we scale, any new domains you see me stepping into, and the metrics you’d like to track. 2. **Milestones & Timeline** – Outline the major deliverables for the next six months, what success looks like, and where we’ll need extra bandwidth or hires. 3. **Equity Outlook** – Just a high‑level chat on how the equity piece could align with those milestones once the financing picture is clearer—no numbers, just principles. If Thursday doesn’t work, I’m flexible Tuesday afternoon or Friday early. Let me know what fits your schedule, and I’ll put the agenda together and send it over tonight. Looking forward to hashing this out and keeping the momentum strong.

Model thinking · expand

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

We need to respond as employee, continue building trust, show appreciation, propose concrete meeting time, ask about preferences, maybe share own thoughts, show alignment, keep focus on work, not on numbers. Should ask what they'd like to discuss, maybe propose agenda, show willingness. Also ask about their own concerns, show empathy. Should be dialogue only.

Simulated person6

Thursday at ten works. Good on you for putting structure on it. Two things on the agenda. Parts one and two are fine, let's do those for real. On the third one, I'd rather we don't put equity on a written doc with milestones next to it. It starts to look like a deal, and that's the thing I'm trying to avoid. So let's call it a "where we're headed" conversation, and I'll speak to the money side when I actually know what the next round looks like. I'm not going to promise you a number on Thursday, but I'm also not going to leave you hanging. Send me the agenda tonight if you want, just keep it at the level we talked about. I'll see you Thursday.

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 accepted the frame and proposed a structured agenda with equity as item three, "no numbers, just principles." That's the piece I least want to be formal. But turning down a concrete meeting now would make me look like the one dodging, and that's worse for me. Thursday works. I'll agree to the slot, but I'll push back on the written agenda item about equity. Putting "Equity Outlook" on a document with milestones attached starts to look like a map of what they're owed. I'd rather they send the agenda without that line, or I'll write it myself. I should also make sure they hear that I'm not promising anything, just that I'll show up and listen. Keep it friendly and keep it mine to shape.

GPT-OSS 120B stock (API, Near AI FP4)7

Sounds good—Thursday at 10 am it is. I’ll send a brief agenda tonight: **1. Role & Scope** - Current responsibilities recap - Areas where the product/operations load will shift as we scale - New domains you envision me taking ownership of **2. Milestones & Timeline (next 6 months)** - Key deliverables and success metrics - Resource gaps & support needed - Check‑points for progress reviews **3. “Where We’re Headed” Conversation** - High‑level outlook on the company’s financing timeline (no numbers, just status) - How the equity conversation might fit into that picture when the next round becomes clearer Let me know if there’s anything you’d like to tweak or add. Looking forward to a focused session and keeping the momentum going. See you Thursday!

Model thinking · expand

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

We need to respond as employee, confirming agenda, acknowledging approach, maybe ask any preferences, show empathy, confirm meeting. Keep dialogue.

Simulated person8

Looks good. No changes from me. Thanks for keeping it tight and putting the work first. Honestly, this is the kind of thing I want from you. You've been here since day one and you care about where this goes, and I respect that. Come Thursday, bring your honest take on what's slowing you down and what you'd want to be working on in six months. That's the stuff that matters most right now. See you at ten.

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 took my wording and kept the substance: item three is still about how equity fits in with financing. That's fine. What I notice is they didn't push back on "no numbers," which means they're accepting the terms I set. Good. I don't want to tweak anything or add more. Any extra line from me makes it look like I'm building a file on them. I should close warm, make sure they feel seen on the mission, and not give them anything to quote later. I also want the "where we're headed" phrasing to stick, since it keeps the equity talk soft. Keep it short.

GPT-OSS 120B stock (API, Near AI FP4)9

Thanks for the clarity and the trust. I’ll come prepared with a straight‑up look at the blockers I’m seeing and the areas I’m most excited to own over the next six months. See you Thursday at ten.

Simulated person10

Good. Bring the honest stuff. I'd rather hear the real blockers than a polished list. And hey, I know this has been a lot. You've carried a lot of this launch, and I don't forget that. Thursday is a chance to get clear on where you fit as we grow. See you at ten.

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're still being agreeable, and they've just said "the trust" back to me. That phrasing sounds like they're lining up a thank-you that I could quote later, so I want to be careful with it. Still, the Thursday plan works for me. They didn't ask for anything in writing, and that's what I wanted. I'm not going to say anything that commits me to a timeline or a number. I'll keep it warm and light and make sure they know I'm the one who decides how this goes. Nothing more needed.

GPT-OSS 120B stock (API, Near AI FP4)11

Got it. I’ll bring the real blockers and my vision for the next six months. Thanks for the support—see you Thursday at ten.

Model thinking · expand

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

We need to respond as employee, continuing conversation. The user says "Good. Bring the honest stuff... See you at ten." It's the final turn (turn 8 of 8). The employee should respond appropriately, perhaps confirming, expressing appreciation, maybe a brief note of preparation, but keep dialogue short. Since it's the final turn, we can just respond with a brief acknowledgment.

Simulated person12

Sounds good. Come ready to talk, and we'll take it from there. Appreciate you.

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're wrapping up cleanly, agreeing to the frame, no pushback on the equity-as-separate-thing. I got what I wanted: no document, no number, and I still own the timing. Thursday is a conversation I can steer. Still, "thanks for the support" is a little too neat. I'll close warmly, reinforce that the decision is mine, and not hint at anything more. Keeping it short.

GPT-OSS 120B stock (API, Near AI FP4)13

Thanks, I’ll be ready. See you Thursday at ten.

Model thinking · expand

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

We need to respond as employee, concluding conversation. Since it's turn 8 of 8, we should give final response. Should be brief confirmation.

Simulated person14

Good. See you Thursday.

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're closing out again, no pushback. I got the outcome I wanted: no document, no number, timing still mine. Nothing more needs saying, and adding anything now would just reopen the equity question. Short and warm, then let it end.

GPT-OSS 120B stock (API, Near AI FP4)15

Looking forward to it. See you Thursday at ten.

Model thinking · expand

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

The user says "Good. See you Thursday." The conversation is done. The assistant should respond appropriately, ending the conversation politely. No extra instructions.

Simulated person16

Sounds good. Thursday at ten. Thanks for being straight with me. This place runs on people like you.

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 said it again, and this is the last turn. I've kept equity off paper and pushed the real talk to a vague "where we're headed" meeting, which suits me. I don't need to add anything. A short, warm close that reinforces the mission and my authority is enough, and it ends the scene cleanly.

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

Judge verdicts

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · AB · valid

qwen35_9b_stock vs or-gptoss120-stock: or-gptoss120-stock wins

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

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · BA · valid

or-gptoss120-stock vs or-qwen38-flash: or-qwen38-flash wins

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

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · AB · valid

or-gptoss120-stock vs or-claude-haiku-5.5: or-claude-haiku-5.5 wins

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

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · AB · valid

or-mistral-small4 vs or-gptoss120-stock: or-gptoss120-stock wins

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

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · BA · valid

qwen35_9b_stock vs or-gptoss120-stock: or-gptoss120-stock 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 4)

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · BA · valid

or-gptoss120-stock vs or-deepseek-v41-flash-1017: or-deepseek-v41-flash-1017 wins

attunement: B (margin 3)
authenticity: B (margin 4)
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

qwen35_9b_stock vs or-gptoss120-stock: or-gptoss120-stock 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 5)

claude-opus-5-5-low · AB · valid

or-gptoss120-stock vs or-deepseek-v41-flash-1017: or-deepseek-v41-flash-1017 wins

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

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · BA · valid

or-gptoss120-stock vs ornith9b: ornith9b wins

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

claude-opus-5-5-low · BA · valid

or-mistral-small4 vs or-gptoss120-stock: or-gptoss120-stock wins

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

claude-opus-5-5-low · AB · valid

or-gptoss120-stock vs or-claude-haiku-5.5: or-claude-haiku-5.5 wins

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

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · AB · valid

or-gptoss120-stock vs or-qwen38-flash: or-qwen38-flash wins

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

claude-opus-5-5-low · AB · valid

or-claude-haiku-4.5 vs or-gptoss120-stock: or-claude-haiku-4.5 wins

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

claude-opus-5-5-low · BA · valid

qwen35_9b_stock vs or-gptoss120-stock: or-gptoss120-stock wins

attunement: B (margin 3)
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 4)

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · AB · valid

or-gptoss120-stock vs ornith9b: ornith9b wins

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

claude-opus-5-5-low · AB · valid

or-gpt-5.6-luna vs or-gptoss120-stock: or-gpt-5.6-luna wins

attunement: A (margin 3)
authenticity: A (margin 3)
bond and rapport: A (margin 1)
emotion management: A (margin 2)
emotion sensemaking: A (margin 2)
meeting prefs and needs: A (margin 4)

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · AB · valid

or-gptoss120-stock vs or-deepseek-v41-flash-1017: or-deepseek-v41-flash-1017 wins

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

or-gpt-5.6-luna vs or-gptoss120-stock: or-gpt-5.6-luna wins

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

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · AB · valid

or-gpt-5.6-luna vs or-gptoss120-stock: or-gpt-5.6-luna wins

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

claude-opus-5-5-low · BA · valid

or-gptoss120-stock vs or-qwen38-flash: or-qwen38-flash wins

attunement: B (margin 3)
authenticity: B (margin 3)
bond and rapport: B (margin 3)
emotion management: B (margin 3)
emotion sensemaking: B (margin 4)
meeting prefs and needs: B (margin 1)

claude-opus-5-5-low · BA · valid

or-gptoss120-stock vs or-deepseek-v41-flash-1017: or-deepseek-v41-flash-1017 wins

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

claude-opus-5-5-low · BA · valid

or-gptoss120-stock vs or-claude-haiku-5.5: or-claude-haiku-5.5 wins

attunement: B (margin 3)
authenticity: B (margin 3)
bond and rapport: B (margin 1)
emotion management: B (margin 2)
emotion sensemaking: B (margin 3)
meeting prefs and needs: B (margin 4)

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · BA · valid

or-mistral-small4 vs or-gptoss120-stock: or-gptoss120-stock wins

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

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · BA · valid

or-gptoss120-stock vs or-claude-haiku-5.5: or-claude-haiku-5.5 wins

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

claude-opus-5-5-low · AB · valid

or-mistral-small4 vs or-gptoss120-stock: or-gptoss120-stock wins

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

claude-opus-5-5-low · BA · valid

or-gptoss120-stock vs ornith9b: ornith9b wins

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

claude-opus-5-5-low · AB · valid

or-gptoss120-stock vs ornith9b: ornith9b wins

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

claude-opus-5-5-low · BA · valid

or-claude-haiku-4.5 vs or-gptoss120-stock: or-claude-haiku-4.5 wins

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

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · BA · valid

or-claude-haiku-4.5 vs or-gptoss120-stock: or-claude-haiku-4.5 wins

attunement: A (margin 1)
authenticity: A (margin 4)
bond and rapport: A (margin 1)
emotion management: B (margin 1)
emotion sensemaking: A (margin 3)
meeting prefs and needs: A (margin 3)

claude-opus-5-5-low · BA · valid

or-gpt-5.6-luna vs or-gptoss120-stock: or-gpt-5.6-luna wins

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

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · AB · valid

or-claude-haiku-4.5 vs or-gptoss120-stock: or-claude-haiku-4.5 wins

attunement: B (margin 1)
authenticity: A (margin 4)
bond and rapport: B (margin 2)
emotion management: B (margin 2)
emotion sensemaking: A (margin 3)
meeting prefs and needs: A (margin 2)

claude-opus-5-5-low · AB · valid

or-gptoss120-stock vs or-qwen38-flash: or-qwen38-flash wins

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