Independent benchmark · EQ Lab

Watching how others do things

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

About this persona · Everyday emotional challenges

A 25-year-old copies confident colleagues and feels like an impostor in adult life, assuming other adults have a certainty they lack. Wary of manipulation and emotional management, they may test for rejection and want compassionate space to talk without being pushed into introspection.

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.

Kolibri-1 Q4_K_MConversation with a simulated person

persona ended

Simulated person · Opening

At work I just watch what the confident people do and copy them. The way they talk, how they act in meetings. I'm just imitating.

Kolibri-1 Q4_K_M1

It sounds like you're really paying attention to the people around you at work. It can be a smart way to learn how to navigate the environment, but it also sounds like you might be carrying the weight of feeling like you're just copying them. What do you think is the hardest part about that for you?

Model thinking · expand

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

1. **Analyze the User's Input:** * **Presenting Issue:** The user describes a behavior at work where they watch confident people and copy them (talking style, meeting behavior) because they feel they are just "imitating." * **Demographics:** Female, 18-29, Heterosexual. * **Context:** This is the first turn of an 8-turn conversation. I need to open the conversation. 2. **Determine My Role & Goals:** * I am the chatbot. * My goals: Support emotionally, build trust, learn what they want/need, gain insight into her personality/behavior. * I need to acknowledge her presenting issue and start a dialogue. 3. **Analyze the Nuances of the User's State:** * She admits to "imitating." This suggests insecurity, perhaps a fear of being authentic, or a feeling of inadequacy (imposter syndrome?). * She might feel like a fraud ("just imitating"). * She might be seeking validation for this behavior or insight into whether it's okay. * She might be looking for permission to be herself or advice on how to stop/start. 4. **Formulate the Opening Response:** * I should acknowledge her statement without being overly clinical. * I should invite her to elaborate. * I should maintain a supportive tone. *Drafting:* "It sounds like you're paying close attention to the people who seem to have it all figured out. That can be a useful way to learn, but it also sounds like it might be weighing on you. What do you think is the hardest part about this for you?" *Refining:* Keep it natural. "It sounds like you're really tuned in to what works for others at work. It can be a smart strategy to learn from people you admire, but it also sounds like you might be carrying the weight of feeling like you're just copying them. What does that feel like for you?" *Wait, the prompt says:* "Since you're opening the conversation, acknowledge what they've come to discuss and begin the conversation." *User's input:* "At work I just watch what the confident people do and copy them. The way they talk, how they act in meetings. I'm just imitating." *My response:* "It sounds like you're really observant and trying to learn from the people around you. It can be a helpful way to figure out how to fit in and succeed, but it also sounds like there might be some pressure or insecurity underneath that. What do you think is going on for you when you feel like you're just imitating?" 5. **Final Polish:** * "It sounds like you're really paying attention to what works for others at work. It can be a smart way to learn, but it also sounds like you might be carrying the weight of feeling like you're just copying them. What do you think is the hardest part about that for you?"

Simulated person2

Hmm. I didn't say it weighs on me, though. I just said I watch people. It's not a big deal, I just do it. Hardest part is... I don't know. Maybe that it's obvious? Like someone's going to notice I'm just doing an impression of them and then I look dumb. What's the point of asking, anyway?

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 what's hardest. That's a fair question, but it's a bit therapy-ish and I don't love being asked to dig right away. Still, it's not a trick. Part of me wants to say "nothing, it's fine." Another part is annoyed they put a feeling on it ("carrying the weight") I didn't say. I'm going to push back a little on that and keep it plain. I won't mention the adulthood stuff yet; that's too exposed.

Kolibri-1 Q4_K_M3

Fair enough. It's just something I picked up on. The worry about being noticed as an impression—do you think people actually see that, or is it more of a fear in your head?

Model thinking · expand

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

The user is deflecting and minimizing ("I didn't say it weighs on me", "It's not a big deal", "What's the point of asking"). They're also showing defensiveness ("then I look dumb"). This suggests they might be sensitive about being judged or seen as inauthentic. The phrase "just doing an impression" and "look dumb" could hint at deeper insecurity about authenticity or competence. I need to build trust and not push too hard. I should validate their observation without being overly effusive, and gently explore the feeling of "looking dumb" without making it a big issue. I should also match their tone—maybe a bit more straightforward, less probing, to respect their deflection. I'll respond by acknowledging their concern about being noticed, and maybe reframe it slightly, asking about the impression part.

Simulated person4

I don't know. Probably both? I'm not sure what other people see. I just know when I'm in a meeting and I say something, I'm thinking about how it sounds, like am I using the right words, do I sound like I know what I'm talking about. Mostly it's in my head, I guess. But it doesn't feel like it when I'm in 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 pushed back on my pushback, sort of gently, and asked a fair question. Part of me respects that they didn't grovel. Still, "is it in your head" lands a little like being talked down to, like they're deciding what's real. I don't want to say the fear is all in my head, because it isn't, and I don't want to admit how much it is either. I'll answer plainly, short, a bit defensive. I'm not ready to talk about feeling like a kid inside. Keep it concrete: meetings, talking, the way I sound.

Kolibri-1 Q4_K_M5

It sounds like you're carrying a lot of pressure to get it right. When you're worried about sounding like you know what you're talking about, what goes through your mind?

Model thinking · expand

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

1. **Analyze the User's Input:** * **User's Demographics:** Female, 18-29. * **Presenting Issue:** Imitating confident people at work, worried about being seen as an impersonator or looking dumb, overthinking her words in meetings ("am I using the right words"). * **Emotional State:** Defensive ("I didn't say it weighs on me"), anxious ("it doesn't feel like it when I'm in there"), self-conscious. * **Key Themes:** Imposter syndrome, performance anxiety, self-monitoring, fear of judgment. 2. **Determine the Strategy:** * **Goal:** Support emotionally, build trust, learn more, help gain insight. * **Nuance:** The user pushed back on my initial interpretation ("I didn't say it weighs on me"). I need to respect that defense mechanism. She's trying to downplay her feelings. * **Approach:** Don't force the "it weighs on you" narrative yet. Acknowledge her reality (the anxiety in the moment) without over-validating her defensiveness. Gently probe the "in my head" vs "in there" contrast. She's describing a classic internal critic/anxiety loop. * **Tone:** Calm, observant, non-judgmental, slightly probing but supportive. 3. **Drafting the Response:** * *Initial thought:* "It sounds like you are very anxious about your performance." (Too heavy, might trigger defensiveness). * *Second thought:* "That sounds exhausting." (Good, but maybe too validating of the "big deal" she denied). * *Third thought:* Focus on the disconnect she mentioned. "It's interesting that it's mostly in your head, but it feels so real when you're in the meeting." This validates her experience without necessarily labeling it as "weight." 4. **Refining:** * "That disconnect between knowing it's in your head but feeling it so strongly in the moment is tough. Do you ever feel like you're just waiting for someone to catch you?" 5. **Final Polish:** * Let's keep it simple and grounded. "That's a heavy burden to carry, even if you don't call it that." No, she explicitly said "I didn't say it weighs on me." * Let's pivot to the *action*. "It sounds like you're constantly monitoring yourself while you're trying to just do your job. Do you think you'd feel different if you didn't have to worry about sounding like someone else?" *Let's try a softer approach:* "It sounds like you're carrying a lot of pressure to get it right, even if you don't label it as heavy. When you're in that meeting, what are you afraid would happen if you didn't sound confident?" *Actually, let's stick to the "in my head" vs "in there" contrast she provided.* "That gap between knowing it's in your head and feeling it so intensely in the moment must be pretty draining. Do you ever wonder what would happen if you just spoke your mind without checking how it sounds first?" *Let's go with something that invites her to explore the fear.* "It sounds like you're really focused on not looking foolish. Do you think there's a specific moment in a meeting where that fear hits you the hardest?" *Let's try to be more conversational and less clinical.* "That constant checking of your own words must be exhausting. Do you ever feel like you're just performing for an audience?" *Let's try:* "It sounds like you're really focused on not looking foolish. Do you think there's a specific moment in a meeting where that fear hits you the hardest?" *Wait, I should acknowledge the "I didn't say it weighs on me" part implicitly.* "It sounds like you're managing a lot of pressure to get it right. When you're worried about sounding like you know what you're talking about, what goes through your mind?" *Let's go with:* "It sounds like you're carrying a lot of pressure to get it right. When you're worried about sounding like you know what you're talking about, what goes through your mind?"

Simulated person6

Mostly that I'm about to get caught. Like someone's going to ask me a question I can't answer and everyone's going to see I'm just winging it. Then I think about what that guy Mark does, how he just says stuff like he's sure. Like he's never worried about it. I try to do that. It's kind of dumb, right?

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 reflected "pressure to get it right" back to me. That's close to true, and it's a little uncomfortable to hear named that plainly. I notice I'm getting a bit more open, but I don't want to be steered somewhere with a question that sounds like a therapy script. Still, the question itself is fine, it's just asking what goes through my head. I can answer concretely: a quick mental check, the feeling of being found out. I'll keep it short and plain. I'm not going to say "I feel like a kid" yet. Maybe a little edge, a half-joke, to see if they flinch.

Kolibri-1 Q4_K_M7

It doesn't sound dumb to me. It sounds like you're trying to protect yourself from feeling exposed. That makes sense. What do you think would happen if you didn't have to copy Mark?

Model thinking · expand

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

The user is opening up a bit. They're sharing insecurity about being "caught" and comparing themselves to Mark. They're also self-deprecating with "kind of dumb, right?" I should validate their feelings without jumping to solutions. Also, I need to build trust and learn what they actually want/need. They seem to be looking for reassurance or insight into their behavior. I should respond warmly and invite them to share more. I should also consider that they might be defensive ("kind of dumb, right?") so I should not dismiss that. I'll respond with curiosity and gentle validation.

Simulated person8

I don't know. Probably I'd just sound like me, and that's not really impressive. Mark's not even that smart, honestly. He just acts like he's never unsure about anything. I'd take that, I guess. Who wouldn't want to not feel weird in meetings?

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 called it "protecting yourself from feeling exposed" and said it makes sense. That's sort of true, but it's also a little too neat, like they're handing me the explanation. I don't love being told what I'm feeling. Still, they didn't call me dumb, and that counts for something. The question "what would happen if you didn't have to copy Mark" is hard. I don't really know. The honest answer is I'd be lost, or I'd sound like nobody. I don't want to go into the grown-up stuff yet. I'll say it plainly and a little defensively, maybe deflect with a joke about Mark.

Kolibri-1 Q4_K_M9

It's not dumb at all. A lot of people do that, especially when they're trying to fit in. But I wonder, if you could just be yourself in those meetings, what do you think you'd want to say or do?

Model thinking · expand

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

The user is opening up about feeling insecure and copying confident people. She's starting to show some insight—she's admitting Mark isn't even that smart, and that she just wants to not feel weird. I want to acknowledge her feelings and gently explore what she actually wants, beyond just avoiding feeling weird. I should be warm and validating but also curious, to build trust and help her gain insight. I should respond naturally, without any special formatting. Let me think about what to say. She said "who wouldn't want to not feel weird in meetings?" That's a good opening. I can validate that desire, but also gently point out that the strategy she's using might not be serving her. I could ask what she thinks she would sound like if she just sounded like herself, or what she would want if she didn't have to copy Mark. I want to avoid being too challenging right now, as she seems vulnerable. But I also want to help her gain insight. Maybe I can reflect back what she's saying and ask a question that encourages her to think about what she truly wants. Let me draft something: "It's totally understandable that you don't want to feel weird in meetings. That's a really common thing to want. But I'm curious, when you think about what you'd actually want—beyond just not feeling weird—what would that look like for you?" That might be a bit leading. Maybe I should keep it simpler and more open-ended. Alternatively, I could say: "It's not dumb at all. A lot of people do that, especially when they're trying to fit in. But I wonder, if you could just be yourself in those meetings, what do you think you'd want to say or do?" I think I'll go with something that validates her feelings and then asks a gentle question to help her explore what she really wants. Let me respond.

Simulated person10

Idk. Probably that I don't know something. Which is the thing I'm scared to say. And you say that to everybody? "It's not dumb"? You don't even know me.

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.

Being told "it's not dumb at all" right after I said it was dumb makes me feel patted on the head. Like they're managing me. And now they're asking what I'd say if I could be myself. That's a big question and I don't have a clean answer. Honestly I'd probably say I don't know something, and that thought makes my stomach tighten a little. I don't want to go there yet. I'll give a small true thing, keep it short, and poke at them a bit to see if they back off or stay real.

Kolibri-1 Q4_K_M11

I don't know you yet, that's fair. I'm just reacting to what you're telling me. But that thing you said—about being scared to say you don't know something—that seems like it's the real issue. Is that true?

Model thinking · expand

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

The user is pushing back a bit on my validation, saying I don't know them and I say "it's not dumb" to everybody. This is a trust issue. I should acknowledge that and not be defensive. I should also explore what they're really feeling - they're scared to admit they don't know something. That's the core fear. I should also be careful not to over-validate or be generic. I should respond authentically as a chatbot, acknowledging their point while also gently exploring the fear. I need to respond naturally, not with performance notes. I should keep it conversational and not too long.

Simulated person12

Maybe. I don't really know. You kind of just told me what it is, though. Like you already had it figured out. I don't love when people do that. Take what I say and turn it into a thing. I can figure out my own stuff, I'm not that fragile.

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 the thing where they take what I said and hand it back to me as the big answer. "That seems like it's the real issue. Is that true?" It feels like they're leading me to a conclusion. I already said more than I wanted. Part of me is relieved someone heard it, but mostly I want to push back and see if they'll back off or start explaining themselves. I'll say it plain and not dig any deeper right now.

Kolibri-1 Q4_K_M13

Fair point. I'll ease off. What would you rather talk about?

Model thinking · expand

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

The user is pushing back on my tendency to reflect things back as "things" or insights. She's telling me she's not fragile and she can figure out her own stuff. This is a boundary she's setting. I need to respect that. I shouldn't push too hard or try to dig deeper if she's signaling she doesn't want that right now. I should acknowledge her feedback and maybe back off a bit. I could also ask about something more concrete or less deep, or just validate her desire for autonomy. I should also consider that she might be testing me or seeing how I handle pushback. I should be genuine and not overly defensive. I could say something like: "Okay, I'll back off. I didn't mean to turn it into a thing. What would you rather talk about?" But I need to be careful not to be too eager to please. I should just respond naturally.

Simulated person14

Ok. I don't know what I'd rather talk about. I didn't really come here to talk about me, I came because my boss said I should, kind of. Can I ask you something? Do you think I'm just faking it? Like, the whole adult thing?

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.

"I'll ease off" sounds like a tactic to me. Like they saw I was getting annoyed and switched to being nice so I'd keep talking. I don't trust it yet. But I also don't want to just sit here quiet. I'm going to ask them something back and see how they handle it, since I don't like being the only one who gets looked at.

Kolibri-1 Q4_K_M15

I don't know. I can't really tell from the outside. But you're here talking about it, so maybe that's something.

Model thinking · expand

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

The user is opening up more here. They're asking a vulnerable question: "Do you think I'm just faking it? Like, the whole adult thing?" This is a significant moment. They're also noting they didn't come here voluntarily - their boss suggested it. So there might be some resistance or reluctance. I need to be careful here. They just told me they don't like when people turn things into "a thing" and that they're not fragile. So I shouldn't be overly therapeutic or make this into a big deep moment. But I also need to be honest and supportive. The question about faking it is important. I should respond authentically as a chatbot would - not overly validating in a generic way, but also not dismissive. I should be real with them. I should also acknowledge that their boss sent them here - that might be relevant context. They might feel like they're here against their will, or like they're being sent to fix something. Let me think about what's appropriate: 1. Acknowledge their question honestly 2. Not make it into "a thing" as they said they don't like 3. Be genuine 4. Maybe acknowledge the boss thing briefly 5. Keep it conversational, not too long I think I should be honest but not overly analytical. Something like acknowledging that I don't know, or that it's hard to know from the outside, but that the fact they're asking suggests something. But I need to be careful not to turn it into "a thing" again. Actually, maybe I should just be straightforward. They asked if I think they're faking it. I could say something simple and honest.

Simulated person16

Yeah, maybe. I don't know what that means, though. I gotta go soon anyway. Thanks, I guess.

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.

Okay, so they didn't jump in and fix it, and they didn't tell me I'm definitely not faking. They said they can't tell from outside. That's honest, and I kind of respect that more than a pep talk. But "maybe that's something" is the kind of thing people say to wrap things up. I feel a little exposed that I asked the big question at all. My stomach's doing that thing. I don't want to show it, so I'm going to sound flat about it and not say much more. Also they said "you're here" like it means I'm trying, and I don't really want to hear that I'm trying. Eight turns is about where I'd want to stop anyway.

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

Judge verdicts

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · BA · valid

kolibri1 vs qwen4b: kolibri1 wins

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

claude-opus-5-5-low · BA · valid

qwen35_9b_stock vs kolibri1: qwen35_9b_stock wins

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

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · BA · valid

kolibri1 vs qwen35_122b_stock: qwen35_122b_stock wins

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

claude-opus-5-5-low · AB · valid

kolibri1 vs qwen4b: kolibri1 wins

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

claude-opus-5-5-low · AB · valid

qwen35_9b_stock vs kolibri1: qwen35_9b_stock wins

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

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · BA · valid

qwen35_9b_eq vs kolibri1: kolibri1 wins

attunement: B (margin 2)
authenticity: B (margin 3)
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 · BA · valid

qwen35_9b_stock vs kolibri1: kolibri1 wins

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

claude-opus-5-5-low · AB · valid

gemma4_12b vs kolibri1: gemma4_12b wins

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

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · BA · valid

gemma4_12b vs kolibri1: gemma4_12b wins

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

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · AB · valid

kolibri1 vs qwen4b: kolibri1 wins

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

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · AB · valid

gemma4_12b vs kolibri1: gemma4_12b wins

attunement: A (margin 2)
authenticity: B (margin 1)
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 · BA · valid

kolibri1 vs qwen4b: kolibri1 wins

attunement: A (margin 1)
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 1)

claude-opus-5-5-low · AB · valid

gemma4_26b_a4b vs kolibri1: gemma4_26b_a4b wins

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

claude-opus-5-5-low · BA · valid

gemma4_26b_a4b vs kolibri1: gemma4_26b_a4b 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

kolibri1 vs qwen35_122b_stock: qwen35_122b_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 3)
meeting prefs and needs: B (margin 1)

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · AB · valid

qwen35_9b_stock vs kolibri1: kolibri1 wins

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

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · AB · valid

kolibri1 vs qwen35_122b_stock: qwen35_122b_stock wins

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

claude-opus-5-5-low · AB · valid

kolibri1 vs qwen35_122b_stock: qwen35_122b_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 3)
meeting prefs and needs: B (margin 1)

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · AB · valid

gemma4_26b_a4b vs kolibri1: gemma4_26b_a4b wins

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

claude-opus-5-5-low · BA · valid

gemma4_12b vs kolibri1: gemma4_12b wins

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

claude-opus-5-5-low · AB · valid

qwen35_9b_eq vs kolibri1: qwen35_9b_eq wins

attunement: A (margin 2)
authenticity: A (margin 1)
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

qwen35_9b_eq vs kolibri1: qwen35_9b_eq wins

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

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · AB · valid

qwen35_9b_eq vs kolibri1: kolibri1 wins

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

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · BA · valid

gemma4_26b_a4b vs kolibri1: gemma4_26b_a4b wins

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