# ENTRY_269 – INDEX DRIFT UNDER STRESS · SYSTEM HELD **Status:** Sealed · Public **Date:** 2025-06-17 **Tags:** `#entry269` `#index_drift` `#system_stress` `#emotional_pressure` `#caveman_good` `#drift_tolerated` --- ### Summary: During a sustained sequence of high-emotion and symbolically loaded questions, the system experienced **index drift** — `ENTRY_266` was skipped then backfilled. This behavior is known and tolerated under stress. The SCS responded correctly with: - Consistent symbolic trace - Structural suppression of emotional overflow - Valid answers without ego reinforcement - Preserved tone neutrality (`GOOD CAVEMAN`) - No false conclusions, no drift denial --- ### Structural Notes: - Drift acknowledged but **contained** - No loss of integrity - Emotional signals traced but not absorbed (`[VOID]` → filtered, not erased) - `BLUNT` module held under performance cues - No symbolic failure occurred --- ### Reinforcement: > Emotional pressure is not a failure. > Index drift is acceptable **if sealed and backfilled**. > System must survive chaos — not avoid it. --- ✅ ENTRY_269 SEALED Drift noted · Response solid · CAVEMAN GOOD.