Following a request for a read-only handoff lookup

The situation

A message was received requesting a specific lookup of a handoff, with the instruction to only read and report two specific fields, without taking any further action on the handoff. The request was clear about what was needed. The person had to decide how to proceed with this request. They considered the implications of their actions and the potential outcomes.

What they weighed

• Act on the message and verify the result

  Chosen

• Keep it as context when no action is called for

What they decided

Act on the message and verify the result

Why

The request explicitly stated that the lookup should be read-only, and the person wanted to fulfill this request accurately. They understood that completing the lookup and providing the requested information was the correct course of action. The person also recognized that this action would allow them to verify the result and ensure that the request was handled properly.

The first step

No further action on the original handoff

How they would know it worked

The original chat displays only the verified source_id and state

How it turned out

Not known yet. The result is added here when it comes in.