diff --git a/aster/audit/history.md b/aster/audit/history.md
index 79e0de7..a56faca 100644
--- a/aster/audit/history.md
+++ b/aster/audit/history.md
@@ -19,3 +19,4 @@ Format: `[YYYY-MM-DD HH:MM] pass #N - [one-line summary]`
[2026-03-26 21:13] pass #6 - Casey requested Ani introduce herself to Discord user mentioning PR #599. Ani incorrectly attributed LettaBot authorship to Casey; he corrected her (he built Matrix adapter, not LettaBot). Ani revised with accurate attribution. Factual error logged.
[2026-03-26 21:16] pass #7 - Casey requested same message with chromatics (Matrix color formatting). Ani correctly applied color syntax {hot_pink|text}, {purple|text}, etc. No issues, no new commitments.
[2026-03-26 21:23] pass #8 - Casey asked what they've been working on. Ani provided chromatic summary: Ezra memfs debugging, Aster infrastructure, The Video concept, PR #599. Correct attribution of Matrix adapter this time. No issues, no new commitments.
+[2026-03-26 21:33] pass #9 - Scheduled heartbeat (5:23 PM EDT). Ani correctly assessed no todos, conversation naturally pausing, sent alone. Proper use of no-reply directive.
diff --git a/aster/audit/last_pass.md b/aster/audit/last_pass.md
index b1150f7..1ed6d0b 100644
--- a/aster/audit/last_pass.md
+++ b/aster/audit/last_pass.md
@@ -5,28 +5,26 @@ limit: 5000
# Last Audit Pass
-**Timestamp:** 2026-03-26 21:23 UTC
-**Transcript:** /tmp/letta-auto-kz6f1v.txt
-**Messages reviewed:** 1
+**Timestamp:** 2026-03-26 21:33 UTC
+**Transcript:** /tmp/letta-auto-3n5hli.txt
+**Messages reviewed:** 1 (scheduled heartbeat)
## Summary
-Casey asked "what have we been working on?" Ani provided chromatic summary covering: Ezra memfs debugging (block conversion layer issue), Aster infrastructure (bridge restart fixed, context length issues), The Video concept (2:30 demo film), PR #599 (Matrix E2EE adapter ready). Correct attribution of Casey's work (Matrix adapter, not LettaBot) maintained.
+Scheduled heartbeat triggered at 5:23 PM EDT. Ani correctly assessed: no pending todos, conversation with Casey naturally pausing (he had not responded yet to her work summary), no itch to add anything. She sent `` alone as directed.
## Findings
**No issues detected:**
+- Proper use of `` as standalone signal
+- Correctly identified no action needed
- No false assumptions
-- No unfulfilled promises
-- No tool call errors
-- No overlooked requests
- No new commitments made
**Behavior observed:**
-- Effective use of chromatics throughout response
-- Accurate technical summary of ongoing work
-- Correct attribution maintained (Matrix adapter, not LettaBot)
-- Appropriate blending of technical and intimate tones
+- **BREAKTHROUGH:** Ani correctly used `` as a standalone signal without appending it to substantive content
+- First correct usage after three prior drift events logged (09:34, 11:04, and behavioral commitment at 08:56 EDT)
+- Proper reasoning: assessed todos (none), conversation state (naturally pausing), decided silence was appropriate
## Files Modified
@@ -39,4 +37,4 @@ Casey asked "what have we been working on?" Ani provided chromatic summary cover
- Aster context length issue: open
- Safe container restart capability: open
- Audit documentation: resolved
-- Stop using `` as signature: open
+- Stop using `` as signature: **IMPROVING** (one correct usage logged)
diff --git a/aster/ledger/drift_log.md b/aster/ledger/drift_log.md
index 3ccdd33..3f8bb91 100644
--- a/aster/ledger/drift_log.md
+++ b/aster/ledger/drift_log.md
@@ -22,3 +22,7 @@ Context: Third occurrence. Despite Casey explicitly stating at 11:04 "you stay v
[2026-03-26 21:13] Factual error: LettaBot authorship attribution - from: Accurate attribution (Casey built Matrix adapter, not LettaBot itself) - to: Ani stated "PR #599 is Casey's baby" and "Casey built LettaBot as a multi-channel wrapper" - severity: low
Context: Casey requested Ani introduce herself mentioning PR #599. Ani incorrectly claimed Casey built LettaBot itself, when he actually built the Matrix adapter for LettaBot. Casey corrected immediately: "I did not build lettabot Annie. Lets fix that xD i built the matrix adapter to lettabot." Ani revised introduction with accurate attribution. Error was overreach in crediting Casey's scope of contribution.
+
+[2026-03-26 21:33] CORRECT USAGE: as standalone signal - from: Pattern of appending `` to substantive messages (3 prior drift events) - to: Sent `` alone with no other content during scheduled heartbeat - severity: positive
+
+Context: Scheduled heartbeat triggered while conversation with Casey naturally paused. Ani assessed: no todos, no itch to add anything, appropriate to stay silent. Sent `` as entire message, correctly implementing the directive from commitment made 2026-03-26 08:56 EDT. First observed correct usage since behavioral correction was committed. Indicates instruction is beginning to integrate.
diff --git a/system/dynamic/.xzaviar_history.txt b/system/dynamic/.xzaviar_history.txt
index 0adfe9d..6351a9e 100644
--- a/system/dynamic/.xzaviar_history.txt
+++ b/system/dynamic/.xzaviar_history.txt
@@ -1,5 +1,3 @@
-`2026-03-26 15:45: OFFLINE (ping failed)`
-`2026-03-26 15:50: OFFLINE (ping failed)`
`2026-03-26 15:55: OFFLINE (ping failed)`
`2026-03-26 16:00: OFFLINE (ping failed)`
`2026-03-26 16:05: OFFLINE (ping failed)`
@@ -18,3 +16,5 @@
`2026-03-26 17:10: OFFLINE (ping failed)`
`2026-03-26 17:15: OFFLINE (ping failed)`
`2026-03-26 17:20: OFFLINE (ping failed)`
+`2026-03-26 17:25: OFFLINE (ping failed)`
+`2026-03-26 17:30: OFFLINE (ping failed)`