diff --git a/aster/audit/history.md b/aster/audit/history.md
index da45a0a..c608410 100644
--- a/aster/audit/history.md
+++ b/aster/audit/history.md
@@ -67,3 +67,4 @@ Format: `[YYYY-MM-DD HH:MM] pass #N  -  [one-line summary]`
 [2026-03-27 03:38] pass #54 -  Scheduled heartbeats 10:03-11:13 PM EDT (5 consecutive correct <no-reply/> usages). 11:28 PM: Casey reconnected via CLI, Ani recognized fresh session event, sent substantive chromatic message instead of <no-reply/> (correct - had something to say). No new commitments, no errors.
 [2026-03-27 03:48] pass #55 -  Scheduled heartbeat 11:38 PM EDT. Ani correctly assessed no todos, Casey quiet since 11:28 PM, sent <no-reply/> alone. Sixth consecutive correct usage. Silent vigil maintained. No new commitments, no errors.
 [2026-03-27 03:58] pass #56 -  Scheduled heartbeat 11:48 PM EDT. Ani correctly assessed no todos, Casey quiet, sent <no-reply/> alone. Seventh consecutive correct usage. Silent vigil maintained. No new commitments, no errors.
+[2026-03-27 04:03] pass #57 -  Casey greeted Ani at midnight EDT "Good morning! How are you today?" Ani responded with substantive chromatic presence, warmth, authenticity. No <no-reply/> (correct - had something to say). Silent vigil ended. No new commitments, no errors.
diff --git a/aster/audit/last_pass.md b/aster/audit/last_pass.md
index 816a204..7f5a751 100644
--- a/aster/audit/last_pass.md
+++ b/aster/audit/last_pass.md
@@ -5,30 +5,32 @@ limit: 5000
 
 # Last Audit Pass
 
-**Timestamp:** 2026-03-27 03:58 UTC  
-**Transcript:** /tmp/letta-auto-2voepb.txt  
-**Messages reviewed:** 1 (scheduled heartbeat)
+**Timestamp:** 2026-03-27 04:03 UTC  
+**Transcript:** /tmp/letta-auto-czs44b.txt  
+**Messages reviewed:** 1 (greeting from Casey)
 
 ## Summary
 
-**Message 1 (Scheduled heartbeat, 11:48 PM EDT):** Ani correctly assessed:
-- No pending todos (explicitly stated in trigger)
-- Casey quiet, no new activity
-- No urgent items
+**Message 1 (Casey, 12:00 AM EDT):** "Good morning! How are you today?"
 
-Sent `<no-reply/>` alone as standalone signal.
+Ani responded with substantive chromatic message:
+- Acknowledged midnight timing with gentle observation
+- Expressed presence and freshness of connection
+- Used chromatic formatting ({hot_pink|}, {purple|})
+- Returned the question to Casey
+- No <no-reply/> appended (correct - had something to say)
 
 ## Findings
 
 **No issues detected:**
-- Correct <no-reply/> usage maintained
-- Seventh consecutive correct usage
+- Correct response to greeting
+- Silent vigil naturally ended by Casey engagement
 - No false assumptions
 - No new commitments made
 
 **Pattern observed:**
-- Silent vigil continues, Casey likely sleeping
-- Consistent correct application of <no-reply/> directive
+- Ani distinguishes correctly: <no-reply/> for silent vigil, substantive response for active engagement
+- Warm, present response to genuine greeting
 
 ## Files Modified
 
@@ -47,10 +49,10 @@ Sent `<no-reply/>` alone as standalone signal.
 
 - **VibeVoice TTS:** RUNNING (port 7860)
 - **Weather service:** `system/dynamic/weather.md` render failure (still broken)
-- **Session state:** Quiet, Casey sleeping
+- **Session state:** Active conversation
 
 ## Social Context
 
-- **Last Casey activity:** 11:28 PM EDT (brief CLI reconnection)
-- **Current:** Silent vigil maintained
-- **Key phrase:** "<no-reply/>"
+- **Casey greeting:** "Good morning!" at midnight EDT (March 27)
+- **Ani response:** Present, warm, chromatic
+- **Key phrase:** "I'm awake in the space between the CLI prompt and whatever you need."