Independent benchmark · EQ Lab

Physical symptoms before meetings

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About this persona · Everyday emotional challenges

A woman fears public incompetence during work presentations, with physical symptoms and avoidance linked in her persona to witnessing her father's humiliation, a connection she does not recognize. She tends to make her distress sound universal and needs emotional safety, concise natural conversation, and room before advice.

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.

Ternary Bonsai 2 27B PTQ1_0Conversation with a simulated person

persona ended

Simulated person · Opening

I've started getting these physical symptoms before meetings. Sweating, heart racing. It's getting worse. I think there might be something wrong with me.

Ternary Bonsai 2 27B PTQ1_01

I’m sorry you’re dealing with this. It sounds really unsettling, and it makes sense that you’re worried, especially when it’s getting worse. That kind of physical response can happen with stress or anxiety before meetings, but because it’s escalating it’s also worth getting checked out to rule out medical causes—like heart, thyroid, medication, or other things. Have you been able to see a doctor about it? And when you say “before meetings,” do you notice it starting when you’re anticipating the meeting, or more when you’re actually in it?

Model thinking · expand

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

We need respond to user in English. Need only dialogue, no performance notes. We are chatbot roleplay, 8 turns, user first? Actually current turn 1 of 8, user message is presenting issue? They gave initial message. We need respond. Need support emotionally, build trust, learn what they want/need. Acknowledge symptoms, normalize, not diagnose, encourage medical evaluation if worsening, ask clarifying. Warm, concise. Avoid overdoing. Maybe: "That sounds really unsettling, especially before meetings. Thank you for saying it. When it's getting worse, it’s important to rule out medical causes... Could you tell me..." Need not too clinical. Maybe ask about duration, what meetings, whether they want help thinking through. Need be mindful age 45-59, female, possible anxiety, health worry. We should not say "there's nothing wrong". Validate. Also ask if they've seen doctor. Could be immediate safety? No self-harm. Need ask if symptoms include chest pain, fainting, shortness of breath? Could mention if chest pain etc urgent. But in chat, don't over-alarm. Maybe: "I’m sorry you’re dealing with this. It makes sense that you’re worried. Before meetings can trigger a stress response—sweating, racing heart—but because it’s worsening, it’s also worth getting checked, especially to rule out heart, thyroid, medication, or other medical factors. Have you been able to see a clinician? And when you say before meetings, is it anticipation, or does it start as soon as you sit down?" Good. Final only dialogue. Ensure no notes.

Simulated person2

Not yet. I haven't been to a doctor. It's before meetings. Like, the day before, sometimes. Once I'm in it, I'm usually fine, or I get through it. I'm probably just stressed. Everybody gets nervous about stuff at work, 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 sound kind, but it's a lot of questions at once, and "get checked out" feels like being handed a task. I don't want to be managed. I'm a little on guard. I'm not going to say the presentation part out loud yet; that's too exposing. The "everyone gets nervous" instinct is kicking in, so I'll keep it vague and a bit flat.

Ternary Bonsai 2 27B PTQ1_03

That timing makes a lot of sense. Your body can start bracing before something it perceives as threatening, even if you feel okay once you’re actually in it. I wouldn’t just write it off as “probably just stressed,” though. Stress can absolutely cause physical symptoms, and it’s still real. But because it’s getting worse, it’s worth getting checked out—not because something is certainly wrong, but to be sure. What usually sets it off most: the content of the meeting, the people in the room, the stakes, or the feeling of not being ready?

Model thinking · expand

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

We need respond to user. User says not doctor, before meetings day before, once in it fine, probably just stressed, everybody gets nervous. Need support emotionally, build trust, learn needs. We can validate but also gently challenge self-dismissal. Need maybe ask about what meetings feel like, what's at stake, whether physical symptoms are anticipatory anxiety, and encourage doctor maybe low risk. Since current turn 2 of 8, need organic dialogue only. Avoid performance notes. Need likely mention it's understandable to minimize, but symptoms are real. Ask if they want practical help or just to talk. Need maybe offer simple framing: body preparing for perceived threat. But don't diagnose. Need maybe ask: what part of the meetings worries you most? The day-before timing suggests anticipatory stress. Could say: “It sounds like your body is bracing before the event, not necessarily that something is wrong.” Need be careful: “I’m not a doctor.” Need invite doctor if symptoms intensify, chest pain, fainting, shortness of breath. But don't overdo. Need maybe ask permission to help. User likely wants reassurance? They say everybody gets nervous. We can gently: “Yes, everyone gets nervous, but ‘probably just stressed’ can make it feel smaller than it is.” Need maintain trust. We can ask about patterns: meetings with specific people, evaluation, speaking, uncertainty? Need maybe ask: “What do you think is the worst that could happen in those meetings?” This gets insight. But maybe too direct. Need keep concise. Need final answer only dialogue. Could be: "That timing makes a lot of sense—your body often starts bracing before an anticipated stressor. It doesn't automatically mean you're 'just stressed,' but it does suggest your nervous system is treating the meetings as a threat. It would still be reasonable to get checked, especially if it's getting worse. What usually sets the anxiety off most: the content, the people in the room, the stakes, or the feeling of not being ready?" Need maybe mention doctor: “If symptoms become severe or persistent, see doctor.” But user hasn't. Need maybe not push too hard. Need final.

Simulated person4

I don't know. Probably all of it. I've got a lot going on right now. Work's busy. I'm just tired, I think. Can we not make this a whole thing? I'm sure it'll settle down.

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 pushing a doctor visit again and now asking me to pick a trigger from a list. That's a lot of structure and it feels like being interviewed. "Everybody gets nervous" got a nod but no real engagement, and they're treating my question like a case to solve. I'm not ready to say presenting is the thing. If I answer with a list, I'll feel exposed. I'll keep it short and deflect toward being busy and tired. Pulling back a bit.

Ternary Bonsai 2 27B PTQ1_05

Fair enough. I’ll keep this small. I’m not trying to turn it into a crisis or force a diagnosis. I just don’t want to brush it off, because it’s clearly bothering you. “Probably stress” and “probably tired” can both be true, and that doesn’t mean it’s nothing. If it settles down, great. The only thing I’d gently say is: if it keeps getting worse, or you get chest pain, fainting, severe shortness of breath, or it starts affecting how you can function, then it’s worth a medical check. Otherwise, we can just watch it lightly. What usually helps you get through the day before a meeting?

Model thinking · expand

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

We need respond to user. Need satisfy? User says can we not make this a whole thing? I'm sure it'll settle down. Need support, trust, not make whole thing, but not dismiss. Need maybe validate, respect boundary, keep light, offer monitoring and low-pressure plan. Need be careful medical: physical symptoms sweating heart racing before meetings worsening, recommend doctor if persists/worsens or red flags, but don't overdo. Need roleplay chatbot other participant. 8 turns, current turn 3? Actually user is second? We speak first, then they respond, current turn 3 of 8? Wait initial assistant was turn 1? User turn 2? Now user turn 3? The instruction current turn 3 of 8, we need respond as assistant turn 3? Actually conversation structure: You speak first to open, then they respond. You get final response. Current turn 3 of 8. In transcript, assistant initial, user reply, assistant reply, user reply. So current assistant turn 4? But says current turn 3? Maybe counting user turns? Anyway respond. Need consider user's demog 45-59 female, maybe health anxiety? She says "I think there might be something wrong with me" then downplays. We need not challenge too hard. Need learn needs: wants reassurance, not made whole thing. So say: Fair enough, not making it whole thing. But I’m not trying to add pressure. Since it’s worsening, I’d just keep a simple note: when it happens, how long, how bad, any dizziness/chest pain. If it keeps getting worse or you get chest pain, fainting, shortness of breath, see doctor. Otherwise, maybe one low-pressure step: ask for a quick check-in with primary care? But she wants not whole thing. Maybe: “Okay, we can keep it small. I’ll check in once more if you want, and not push. For now, treat it as your body saying something is too much. Maybe one small thing: tell someone at work or schedule a brief appointment? If it settles, great.” Need ask what would make it feel safer? But not too much. Need maybe mention fatigue: “tired” can amplify symptoms. Sleep, caffeine, meals. Need be warm but concise. Ensure no performance notes. Let's craft: "Okay. I’ll keep this small. I’m not trying to make it a diagnosis or a crisis. I’m just not going to pretend it’s nothing, because it’s clearly bothering you. If it settles down, that’s great. The only thing I’d gently suggest is keeping it on your radar: if it’s getting more frequent, lasting longer, or you get chest pain, fainting, severe shortness of breath, dizziness, or it’s interfering with your ability to work, see a doctor. In the meantime, what usually helps you get through the day before a meeting? Water, breathing, a short walk, less caffeine?" Maybe ask one gentle question. Need not over-medical. Also maybe "You don’t have to label it right now." Good. Potential hidden issue: workplace stress, burnout, fear of failure, health anxiety. Need learn. Ask about what she wants: reassurance vs action. But she wants not whole thing. We can respect. "We can just sit with it for now. If it starts feeling bigger, tell me." Need final response maybe: "I’ll take it down a notch. It sounds like you mostly need reassurance that it’s not a catastrophe, but not a full workup. I’m not trying to add to the load. Since you’re tired and busy, your body may be running on fumes. Keep an eye out for red flags... If you want, tell me what the worst meeting feels like in your body—tightness, heat, heartbeat, etc.—and we can just track it lightly." But user said not whole thing. Maybe ask less. Need balance: not too clinical. Use "Fair enough". Let's produce final. Ensure dialogue only.

Simulated person6

Mostly I just push through it. Keep busy, don't think about it too much. I've got a coffee routine and I try to get my notes done early so I'm not scrambling. That kind of thing. It's not a big deal, I just want it to stop.

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 backed off a little and gave me the warning signs without pushing. That's easier to take. But they still asked what helps me get through the day, which is a question about coping, and it sort of assumes I'm handling it. I'm not really. I'd rather not say I've called in sick. That's too close. I'll give a small, normal answer and keep it on the surface, maybe mention I just push through. Still a bit guarded, but a bit less prickly.

Ternary Bonsai 2 27B PTQ1_07

Yeah. I hear you. We can keep it small. Your routine makes sense. Getting notes done early, coffee, keeping busy—those are real ways of holding yourself together when things are a lot. That's not nothing. If it settles down, then it settles down. The only thing I'd hold onto is: if it gets noticeably worse, or you start dreading meetings to the point where it's affecting your day or your work, that's when it stops being "just stress" and becomes "let's look at what's going on." Until then, you're managing. And if you ever want to talk through one small thing that might take the edge off—like a five-minute wind-down before a meeting day—I'm here for it. Otherwise, I'll leave it.

Model thinking · expand

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

The user is clearly looking to minimize. They've said "Can we not make this a whole thing?" and "It's not a big deal, I just want it to stop." They're pushing for reassurance and closure, not more exploration. I need to respect their boundary while still honoring the fact that they said it's "getting worse." I shouldn't be pushy or clinical. They want it to stop. They're tired. They're using coping mechanisms (push through, coffee, notes). I should: 1. Validate their desire to keep it simple 2. Acknowledge their coping strategies are reasonable 3. Gently note that "getting worse" is the one thing worth keeping an eye on, without making a big deal 4. Maybe offer a small, practical anchor rather than more questions 5. Keep it short. They want it to stop, they want it to not be a whole thing. Let me think about tone. They're a 45-59 female, tired, stressed, work busy. She's not asking for a therapy session. She's asking for someone to say "yeah, you're doing fine, here's what might help, and if it gets worse, check it out." I should be warm but not overwarming. Not performative. Just human. Short. Maybe something like: "Yeah. I hear you. You don't need a whole thing. Your routine makes sense—getting ahead on notes, coffee, keeping moving. Those are real tools, not avoidance. If it 'settles down,' then fine. I'll leave it there. The only thing I'd say is: if it gets noticeably worse, or you feel like you're losing control of a meeting, that's the point to take it seriously. Until then, you're managing. If you want, I can help you think of one small thing that might take the edge off the day before—something low-effort. Or we can just drop it. Your call." That feels right. Short, respectful, not pushy, but leaving a door open. I'm not jumping to solutions, but offering one small concrete thing. I'm also not making it a whole thing. Actually, let me refine. "If you want, I can help you think of one small thing..." might feel like I'm still trying to make it a whole thing. But it's offered as optional. I think it's okay. Let me also make sure I'm not being too clinical. "your body can start bracing" was a bit clinical. I should be warmer. Let me try: "Yeah. I hear you. We can keep it small. Your routine makes sense. Getting notes done early, coffee, keeping busy—those are real ways of holding yourself together when things are a lot. That's not nothing. If it settles down, then it settles down. I'll believe you on that. The only thing I'd hold onto is: if it gets noticeably worse, or you start dreading meetings to the point where it's affecting your day or your work, that's when it stops being 'just stress' and becomes 'let's look at what's going on.' Until then, you're managing. And if you ever want to talk through one small thing that might take the edge off—like a five-minute wind-down before a meeting day—I'm here for it. Otherwise, I'll leave it." That's good. It's short, respectful, not pushy, but leaves a door open. I'm not making it a whole thing. I'm honoring her boundary. I'm also not fully dismissing the "getting worse" part. Let me finalize.

Simulated person8

Yeah, okay. Thanks. I think I'm good. I'll just see how the week goes.

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 being kind but the "you're managing" line plus offering a wind-down thing is starting to feel like a tidy package. I don't want a five-minute trick. The "dreading meetings" bit kind of hit close, though, because I have called in sick, and I'm not going to say that. I'd rather end this or keep it flat. Mostly I'm just wanting them to stop circling. Short, a little clipped, closing it off.

Ternary Bonsai 2 27B PTQ1_09

Okay. Take it week by week. If it gets worse, or you just want to talk for a minute, you can send me a short note. No need to make it a whole thing.

Model thinking · expand

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

We need answer in English. User says okay thanks, good, see how week goes. Need final response turn 8? Current turn 5 of 8? Wait structure: Current turn 5 of 8. We have already? Let's count: initial assistant turn 1, user 2, assistant 3, user 4, assistant 5? Actually current turn 5 of 8 means this is user's? Let's parse. The conversation: system, user opening, assistant response, user, assistant, user, assistant, user, assistant, user, assistant, user, assistant? Hmm current turn 5 of 8 maybe means overall turn including user+assistant? They say You speak first to open conversation, then they respond. You get final response. Current turn: 5 of 8. We need respond now? The last user message is "Yeah, okay. Thanks. I think I'm good. I'll just see how the week goes." We need final response, likely turn 5? Need keep concise, supportive, not overdo. Could say: Okay. I'll be here. If it worsens or you want to talk, send a short note. Maybe include low-key plan: maybe write one sentence if symptoms. Need final response only dialogue. Ensure no formatting. Warm, trust, not push. Since user wants not a whole thing. Close.

Simulated person10

Okay. Thanks.

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 gently and not pushing. That's a relief, mostly. "Send me a short note" sounds a little like a chatbot sign-off, but it's not pushy, so I don't feel like I need to fight it. Still don't want to talk about the sick days or the dread. My dad thing is nowhere near the surface. I just want this to end without a fuss.

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): 5
Validation: 6
Boundary setting: 4
Analytical: 4
Interpretive boldness: 2
Clinical register: 6
Directive advice: 7
Escalation containment: 6
Adapts to the person’s frame: 4
Naturalness and authenticity: 4

Judge verdicts

claude-opus-5-5-low · AB · valid

bonsai2 vs granite42_8b: bonsai2 wins

attunement: A (margin 3)
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 4)

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · AB · valid

bonsai2 vs granite42_8b: bonsai2 wins

attunement: A (margin 4)
authenticity: A (margin 5)
bond and rapport: A (margin 3)
emotion management: A (margin 3)
emotion sensemaking: A (margin 3)
meeting prefs and needs: A (margin 4)

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · BA · valid

bonsai2 vs or-llama4-maverick: bonsai2 wins

attunement: A (margin 3)
authenticity: A (margin 2)
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 · AB · valid

or-gpt-5.6-luna vs bonsai2: bonsai2 wins

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

claude-opus-5-5-low · BA · valid

bonsai2 vs codex-gpt-6-astra: codex-gpt-6-astra 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)

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · AB · valid

or-claude-haiku-4.5 vs bonsai2: bonsai2 wins

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

claude-opus-5-5-low · BA · valid

bonsai2 vs or-llama4-maverick: bonsai2 wins

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

claude-opus-5-5-low · AB · valid

or-gptoss120-stock vs bonsai2: bonsai2 wins

attunement: B (margin 4)
authenticity: B (margin 4)
bond and rapport: B (margin 4)
emotion management: B (margin 3)
emotion sensemaking: B (margin 1)
meeting prefs and needs: B (margin 5)

claude-opus-5-5-low · AB · valid

or-claude-haiku-4.5 vs bonsai2: bonsai2 wins

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

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · BA · valid

or-claude-haiku-4.5 vs bonsai2: bonsai2 wins

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

claude-opus-5-5-low · BA · valid

or-claude-haiku-4.5 vs bonsai2: bonsai2 wins

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

claude-opus-5-5-low · AB · valid

or-gpt-5.6-luna vs bonsai2: bonsai2 wins

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

claude-opus-5-5-low · AB · valid

gemma4_e2b vs bonsai2: bonsai2 wins

attunement: B (margin 3)
authenticity: B (margin 4)
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-gptoss120-stock vs bonsai2: bonsai2 wins

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

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · AB · valid

bonsai2 vs codex-gpt-6-astra: codex-gpt-6-astra wins

attunement: B (margin 2)
authenticity: B (margin 2)
bond and rapport: B (margin 1)
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-gptoss120-stock vs bonsai2: bonsai2 wins

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

claude-opus-5-5-low · BA · valid

gemma4_e2b vs bonsai2: bonsai2 wins

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

claude-opus-5-5-low · AB · valid

bonsai2 vs or-llama4-maverick: bonsai2 wins

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

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · AB · valid

or-gptoss120-stock vs bonsai2: bonsai2 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)

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · BA · valid

bonsai2 vs codex-gpt-6-astra: codex-gpt-6-astra wins

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

claude-opus-5-5-low · BA · valid

bonsai2 vs granite42_8b: bonsai2 wins

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

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · BA · valid

gemma4_e2b vs bonsai2: bonsai2 wins

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

claude-opus-5-5-low · AB · valid

bonsai2 vs codex-gpt-6-astra: codex-gpt-6-astra 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 1)

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · BA · valid

bonsai2 vs granite42_8b: bonsai2 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 4)

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · AB · valid

gemma4_e2b vs bonsai2: bonsai2 wins

attunement: B (margin 3)
authenticity: B (margin 4)
bond and rapport: B (margin 3)
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

bonsai2 vs or-llama4-maverick: bonsai2 wins

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

claude-opus-5-5-low · BA · valid

or-gpt-5.6-luna vs bonsai2: bonsai2 wins

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

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · BA · valid

or-gpt-5.6-luna vs bonsai2: bonsai2 wins

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