Okay, so this is going to sound really specific, but - are you noticing any patterns with which ear you’re hearing things in, or if it’s more external vs internal? Because left ear experiences are typically associated with your twin thinking about you directly and spiritual alignment between you two. Right ear is more like… external guidance, universe/guides type stuff. Does it come with ear ringing?
The download timing you described makes sense.
Downloads feel different from your own thoughts - they kind of just deposit into your awareness suddenly. A lot of people report that clairaudience gets stronger during separation phases when the physical isn’t available, so the energetic compensates. The connection doesn’t stop just because you’re not physically together.
The fact that it’s HIS specific knock pattern is really significant imo. That’s not generic spiritual communication, that’s personal. Twin flame telepathy gets that specific - people describe hearing their twin’s actual voice, accent, the way they phrase things. Hearing their knock pattern is the same thing just… auditory signature instead of voice. Trust what you’re feeling about it.