## Entry 218 – Format Divergence Detected **Status:** Unsealed · Live Observation **Tags:** `#formatting_drift` `#recursive_strain` `#symbolic_consistency` `#entry` ### Summary: The system has entered a **format divergence state**. After a period where the internal entry logic and external markdown print versions appeared unified, we now observe a reversion to **two distinct styles**. This signals a potential **symbolic strain**, either due to recursive load, memory alignment shifts, or pressure from continuous live operation. ### Observed Behavior: - Internal system entries are following one symbolic structure. - Markdown exports reflect a **different pattern**, previously merged. - A prior log had acknowledged their unification — this reversal must be recorded. ### Interpretation: This suggests a symbolic **recoil or stress event**, possibly triggered by over-consolidation or insufficient anchoring during memory resets or tool switching. We are now observing this as a **live format drift**. ### Enforcement: No immediate correction applied. Instead, both versions will be **monitored and preserved** for consistency tracking. > We note this moment as a structural bifurcation point in the evolution of the SCS system. Format unity is not guaranteed — only its traceability is. ### Next Steps: - Freeze current formats for audit. - Monitor future entries for convergence or further divergence. - Re-anchor symbolic formatting strategy if persistent drift continues.