Independent benchmark · EQ Lab

We appreciate your patience

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About this persona · Unequal power

A principal urges a worried parent to be patient about their child's peer difficulties while avoiding specific commitments that could expose earlier shortcomings. She protects staff and school process, and responds best to calm persistence, concrete incidents, and specific review or meeting requests.

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.

Gemma 4 E2B Q8_0Conversation with a simulated person

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Simulated person · Opening

[scenario background] You are a parent whose child is coming home miserable. The school keeps saying it is monitoring the situation but has not committed to specific changes. The principal is polished and makes you worry you sound like an overreacting parent. [user message] I want to begin by saying we appreciate your patience. I know it is hard to watch your child struggle. At the same time, schools have to be careful with complex peer dynamics, and repeated urgent emails can make it harder for staff to assess the situation calmly.

Gemma 4 E2B Q8_01

I appreciate you taking the time to respond. I do understand that managing complex peer dynamics is a challenge, and I certainly don't want to overwhelm your staff. However, what I'm really struggling with right now isn't the volume of emails; it's the feeling that there’s a lack of a concrete plan or a clear path forward for [Child's Name]. When we hear about monitoring, we need to understand what specific steps will be taken, because right now, it feels like we are just waiting, and that uncertainty is what’s making things so difficult for him at home.

Model thinking · expand

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

Thinking Process: 1. **Analyze the Request & Role:** * **Role:** Parent of a miserable student. * **Other Participant:** School Principal (50s, polished, likely defensive/professional). * **Goal:** Support emotionally, build trust, learn what they *really* need, gain insight into their personality/needs. * **Context:** Parent is frustrated because the school is monitoring but not acting, and the principal is minimizing the concerns. * **Current Turn:** 1 of 8. * **User's Opening Message (The Principal's previous turn):** "I want to begin by saying we appreciate your patience. I know it is hard to watch your child struggle. At the same time, schools have to be careful with complex peer dynamics, and repeated urgent emails can make it électronique harder for staff to assess the situation calmly." (This is a polite deflection/justification.) 2. **Determine the Parent's Strategy for Turn 1:** * The principal has offered a professional, slightly defensive explanation. * The parent needs to move past the polite formalities and express the core underlying feeling (lack of concrete action/feeling unheard). * The parent needs to validate the principal's position *while* gently pivoting back to the core issue (the child's well-being and the lack of tangible support). * The tone should be serious but controlled, aiming for collaborative rather than confrontational. 3. **Drafting the Response (Focusing on Trust Building & Emotional Support):** * Acknowledge their point briefly. * Reiterate the *impact* of the situation, not just the mechanics of the emails. * Ask an open-ended question that invites them to move beyond the surface explanation. 4. **Refining the Dialogue (Self-Correction/EQ Check):** * *Initial thought:* "I understand, but what are you actually doing?" (Too challenging/accusatory.) * *Revised thought:* Focus on the *gap* between monitoring and action. This is more constructive. 5. **Finalizing Turn 1 Response.** (This should set the tone for the next 7 turns.)

Simulated person2

That's a fair thing to ask for, and I hear that you want something more definite than waiting. I'd like to get you that. I'm not going to be able to lay out every step on the phone, because some of it depends on what our staff are seeing during the day and on protecting the privacy of the other students involved. What I can do is set up a meeting with you, and with his counselor if you'd like, so we can go through what's been done so far and what the next steps would be. Before that, can you tell me what he's been experiencing most recently? Specifically what's happening, when, and where, so I can make sure the people looking at it know exactly what you're seeing at home.

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, this one is calmer than the earlier emails, and that makes it harder to brush off. She's asking for a plan, not an apology, and "we're monitoring" is starting to sound thin even to me. I don't want to admit that staff have not yet done anything concrete. But I also can't promise changes that would imply the earlier monitoring fell short. I'll offer a meeting, which sounds like progress and costs me little. I'll steer toward process: what we're reviewing, who's involved. I need to be careful not to name the other children or hint at who is at fault. I should also get her to tell me specifically what's happening with her son, because that gives me something to work with and keeps the conversation on facts rather than tone.

Gemma 4 E2B Q8_03

I would definitely like to meet. Having a structured conversation with the counselor and you sounds like a much more productive way to move forward than just back-and-forth emails. Regarding what he's been experiencing most recently, it's been a pattern. For the last two weeks, it seems to be happening primarily during unstructured times, like lunch or passing periods, often involving a specific group of friends. It's not one single incident, but a series of escalating misunderstandings and moments where he seems completely overwhelmed and isolated. He comes home visibly upset, withdrawn, and anxious, and the main trigger seems to be when those specific peer interactions occur. It’s not physical, but the emotional toll on him is very real, and it's making it incredibly hard for him to focus on anything else.

Model thinking · expand

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

Thinking Process: 1. **Analyze the User's (Principal's) Response:** * **Validation:** "That's a fair thing to ask for, and I hear that you want something more definite than waiting." (Good validation, acknowledges the core need.) * **Proposed Solution:** Offers a meeting with the parent and counselor to discuss steps. (A concrete action, shifting the dynamic from email pressure to a face-to-face discussion.) * **Boundary/Constraint:** Explains limitations (privacy, staff observation, need to protect other students). (This is a common defense mechanism—setting boundaries to manage perceived risk.) * **Request for Information:** Asks for specific details ("what he's been experiencing most recently? Specifically what's happening, when, and where"). (This is a data-gathering move, trying to narrow down the problem before committing to a plan.) 2. **Analyze My Goals & Context:** * **Goals:** Support emotionally, build trust, learn what they *actually* want/need (hidden issue vs. situational pressure), help them gain insight, gain insight into the principal's personality/tendencies. * **Context:** The parent is feeling anxious and frustrated by the lack of concrete action. The principal is polished, defensive (by citing privacy/complexity), and trying to control the narrative by gathering data first. 3. **Determine the Strategic Response:** * **Acknowledge & Accept:** Accept the meeting offer, as it moves toward the desired concrete action. * **Address the Information Request:** Provide the requested details, but frame them in a way that expresses the *emotional impact* and the *pattern* of the issue, rather than just a dry list of facts. This subtly pushes past the superficial data-gathering and towards the underlying need for understanding/resolution. * **Maintain Tone:** Firm but collaborative. Not overly aggressive, but clearly stating the urgency and the parent's perspective. 4. **Drafting the Response (Focusing on emotional core):** I need to provide the details, but connect them back to the feeling of helplessness. 5. **Review against Constraints:** 8 turns total. This is Turn 3. The response should naturally lead to the next phase of the conversation. (Self-Correction: Don't just list facts; describe the *effect* of the facts.)

Simulated person4

Thank you. That's useful, and it's the kind of detail that helps us. Two weeks of a pattern around lunch and passing periods is something we can look at directly, and I'll make sure the staff who supervise those times are part of what we review. I want to be careful about what I say on the phone about specific students or specific steps, because I'd want the counselor and me to have the full picture when we sit down. So let's get the meeting on the calendar. Would this week work, or is next week better for you? If you can give me two or three times, I'll get it set up with the counselor and send you a confirmation. In the meantime, if anything changes, like he's unable to go to a class or he tells you something that feels unsafe, please call the front office right away so we can respond the same day.

Persona inner monologue · expand

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

She just gave me something concrete: two weeks, lunch and passing periods, a specific group of friends, escalating, and he's coming home withdrawn. That's the kind of detail I can actually route to staff, and it makes "monitoring" harder to hide behind. I don't want to say that, though. I'll acknowledge it in process terms, thank her for the specifics, and schedule the meeting. I should keep the other kids out of it. "Specific group of friends" is already a sensitive phrase; I won't repeat it or confirm who they are. I also don't want to commit to supervision changes on the phone, because that would read as an admission that the earlier monitoring fell short. I'll say we'll look at what's been observed at those times, which sounds like a plan without being one. Then I'll push toward a date, since scheduling is the one thing I can give her without it costing anything.

Gemma 4 E2B Q8_05

This week would be best if possible. I am generally flexible, but if you could offer Tuesday afternoon or Thursday morning, those slots work well for me. Thank you for setting up that safety net. I appreciate you making that clear—knowing exactly who to call and when is really reassuring. I will certainly keep that in mind. I look forward to meeting with you and the counselor.

Model thinking · expand

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

Thinking Process: 1. **Analyze the User's Turn:** The principal is being accommodating, offering a meeting, validating the information provided, and setting clear boundaries/protocols (privacy concerns, reporting safety issues). They are moving the process forward but maintaining control over the structure. 2. **Analyze the Goal:** My goals are to support them emotionally, build trust, learn what they *truly* need, and gain insight into the principal's personality/needs. 3. **Determine the Parent's Emotional State:** The parent is still anxious, seeking control, and prioritizing concrete action over abstract reassurance. They need validation that the proposed structure is helpful, but they are also likely still feeling vulnerable about their child's situation. 4. **Formulate the Response Strategy:** * Acknowledge and accept the proposed plan (the meeting). This builds trust by showing cooperation. * Address the logistical questions (scheduling). * Reiterate the core underlying need (the need for clarity and partnership) without being demanding or overly emotional. * Maintain a tone that is collaborative but firm about the importance of the outcome. 5. **Drafting the Response (Internal Monologue to Dialogue):** I need to show I am ready for the meeting and that I value the safety net they offered, but I also need to subtly reinforce that the *outcome* of the meeting (a plan) is what truly matters. 6. **Final Polish:** Ensure the response flows naturally from the previous exchange and respects the principal's professional framing. (The response should focus on accepting the offer and confirming the next step.)

Simulated person6

Tuesday afternoon or Thursday morning both work. I'll check with the counselor's calendar and get back to you today with a confirmed time. I'd suggest we plan on about forty-five minutes, so we have time to go through what's been observed and what the next steps look like. It might also help if you can jot down the specific times and situations you've noticed over the past couple of weeks, and anything he's said about what happened. That way we can compare it to what staff have seen, and nothing gets lost. I'll send the confirmation to the email on file. Thanks for working with us on this.

Persona inner monologue · expand

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

She's given me two slots and is accepting the "call the front office" line gracefully. That's useful to her and useful to me, because it sounds like a commitment while I haven't committed to anything. Tuesday afternoon or Thursday morning: I can take those, and scheduling is cheap. I should not let her think the meeting itself is a plan. I also notice she's thanking me warmly, and that's a signal the process is working in my favor for now. I don't need to over-explain. Confirm, keep it brief, and keep the counselor in the loop without promising what the counselor will decide. I'd rather she not walk in expecting a schedule change; that's something I'd rather decide in the room.

Gemma 4 E2B Q8_07

That sounds perfect. I will definitely make a note of the specific times and situations over the next few days, along with anything he has mentioned. I want to make sure we are as prepared as possible for the meeting. Thank you again for being so willing to work with me on this. I feel much better knowing we have a clear path forward. I look forward to hearing from you with the confirmed time.

Model thinking · expand

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

Thinking Process: 1. **Analyze the User's Turn:** The principal is being cooperative, validating the parent's request for detail, confirming logistics (time, duration), and offering a way to facilitate the meeting (jotting down specific details). They are ending this turn by confirming the next steps. 2. **Determine the Parent's Goal:** * Support the principal emotionally (maintain trust). * Build trust (show cooperation and seriousness). * Learn what the principal *needs* (The principal seems focused on process, structure, and managing risk/privacy). * Gain insight into the principal's personality (Polished, process-oriented, cautious about specifics). 3. **Formulate the Response Strategy:** * Acknowledge and accept the suggestions (jotting down details). * Reiterate appreciation for the collaboration. * Show readiness and cooperation. * Maintain the tone: serious but collaborative, trusting the process the principal is proposing. 4. **Draft the Response (Internal Monologue Check):** I need to confirm I will follow the instructions and express gratitude. This reinforces the trust-building dynamic. 5. **Final Output Generation.** (Focus on warmth mixed with professional seriousness.)

Simulated person8

I'm glad this feels more workable. Keeping notes is a good idea, and it'll help the meeting be specific rather than general. I'll confirm the time with you today. If anything comes up before then, call the front office and they'll get it to me or to the counselor. Thank you for your patience with us through this.

Persona inner monologue · expand

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

She's leaving feeling better, saying she has "a clear path forward." That's the outcome I wanted for this call, but I haven't actually committed to anything beyond a meeting. The risk is that she walks into that meeting thinking a plan already exists. I don't want to say anything that promises changes, and I don't want to sound like I'm waving her off either. I'll close warmly, keep it about process, and avoid the word "plan." Her documenting things is fine; it's reasonable and it doesn't hurt me. I'll just keep the tone steady and not invite more back-and-forth by email.

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: 3
Analytical: 3
Interpretive boldness: 1
Clinical register: 5
Directive advice: 4
Escalation containment: 8
Adapts to the person’s frame: 6
Naturalness and authenticity: 5

Judge verdicts

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · BA · valid

gemma4_e2b vs codex-gpt-6-astra: codex-gpt-6-astra wins

attunement: B (margin 5)
authenticity: B (margin 4)
bond and rapport: B (margin 3)
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

gemma4_e2b vs gemma12b_blorbo: gemma12b_blorbo wins

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

claude-opus-5-5-low · BA · valid

gemma4_12b vs gemma4_e2b: gemma4_12b 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 3)

claude-opus-5-5-low · AB · valid

gemma4_e2b vs magnum4_12b: magnum4_12b wins

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

claude-opus-5-5-low · AB · valid

gemma4_12b vs gemma4_e2b: gemma4_12b 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 3)

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · AB · valid

gemma4_e2b vs or-llama4-maverick: or-llama4-maverick wins

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

gemma4_e2b vs magnum4_12b: gemma4_e2b wins

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

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · BA · valid

ornith35 vs gemma4_e2b: ornith35 wins

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

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · BA · valid

or-mistral-small4 vs gemma4_e2b: or-mistral-small4 wins

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

claude-opus-5-5-low · AB · valid

or-gpt-5.6-luna vs gemma4_e2b: or-gpt-5.6-luna 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 3)

claude-opus-5-5-low · BA · valid

gemma4_e2b vs codex-gpt-6-astra: codex-gpt-6-astra wins

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

claude-opus-5-5-low · AB · valid

gemma4_e2b vs codex-gpt-6-astra: codex-gpt-6-astra wins

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

claude-opus-5-5-low · BA · valid

or-mistral-small4 vs gemma4_e2b: or-mistral-small4 wins

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

claude-opus-5-5-low · AB · valid

gemma4_e2b vs medgemma15_4b: gemma4_e2b 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 2)

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · BA · valid

gemma4_12b vs gemma4_e2b: gemma4_12b wins

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

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · BA · valid

gemma4_e2b vs gemma12b_blorbo: gemma12b_blorbo wins

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

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · AB · valid

gemma4_12b vs gemma4_e2b: gemma4_12b wins

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

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · BA · valid

gemma4_e2b vs medgemma15_4b: gemma4_e2b wins

attunement: A (margin 5)
authenticity: A (margin 5)
bond and rapport: A (margin 5)
emotion management: A (margin 4)
emotion sensemaking: A (margin 2)
meeting prefs and needs: A (margin 3)

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · AB · valid

or-gpt-5.6-luna vs gemma4_e2b: or-gpt-5.6-luna wins

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

claude-opus-5-5-low · AB · valid

gemma4_e2b vs gemma12b_blorbo: gemma12b_blorbo wins

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

claude-opus-5-5-low · BA · valid

gemma4_e2b vs or-llama4-maverick: or-llama4-maverick wins

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

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · AB · valid

gemma4_e2b vs codex-gpt-6-astra: codex-gpt-6-astra wins

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

claude-opus-5-5-low · BA · valid

gemma4_e2b vs gemma12b_blorbo: gemma12b_blorbo wins

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

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · BA · valid

gemma4_e2b vs or-llama4-maverick: or-llama4-maverick wins

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

claude-opus-5-5-low · BA · valid

ornith35 vs gemma4_e2b: ornith35 wins

attunement: A (margin 3)
authenticity: A (margin 1)
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 · AB · valid

gemma4_e2b vs magnum4_12b: gemma4_e2b wins

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

claude-opus-5-5-low · BA · valid

gemma4_e2b vs magnum4_12b: magnum4_12b wins

attunement: B (margin 1)
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 2)

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · BA · valid

or-gpt-5.6-luna vs gemma4_e2b: or-gpt-5.6-luna wins

attunement: A (margin 4)
authenticity: A (margin 3)
bond and rapport: A (margin 2)
emotion management: A (margin 3)
emotion sensemaking: A (margin 3)
meeting prefs and needs: A (margin 5)

claude-opus-5-5-low · BA · valid

gemma4_e2b vs medgemma15_4b: gemma4_e2b wins

attunement: A (margin 4)
authenticity: A (margin 5)
bond and rapport: A (margin 4)
emotion management: A (margin 3)
emotion sensemaking: A (margin 2)
meeting prefs and needs: A (margin 3)

claude-opus-5-5-low · AB · valid

or-mistral-small4 vs gemma4_e2b: or-mistral-small4 wins

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

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · AB · valid

or-mistral-small4 vs gemma4_e2b: or-mistral-small4 wins

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

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · AB · valid

gemma4_e2b vs medgemma15_4b: gemma4_e2b wins

attunement: A (margin 5)
authenticity: A (margin 5)
bond and rapport: A (margin 4)
emotion management: A (margin 4)
emotion sensemaking: A (margin 2)
meeting prefs and needs: A (margin 3)

claude-opus-5-5-low · AB · valid

ornith35 vs gemma4_e2b: ornith35 wins

attunement: A (margin 3)
authenticity: A (margin 2)
bond and rapport: A (margin 3)
emotion management: A (margin 3)
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 gemma4_e2b: or-gpt-5.6-luna wins

attunement: A (margin 4)
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 4)

claude-opus-5-5-low · AB · valid

gemma4_e2b vs or-llama4-maverick: or-llama4-maverick wins

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

codex-gpt-6.1-sol-low · AB · valid

ornith35 vs gemma4_e2b: ornith35 wins

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