/* ============================================================
   armaangugnani.com — motion system styles
   Metaphor: signal. A trajectory from BLR → DXB → DFW,
   now converging on AI research and systems. Matte dark panels,
   brushed trim, two coloured accents (cyan live-signal / ember
   warm), one easing family, one grain sheet across everything.
   ============================================================ */

:root {
  --void: #070809;
  --graphite: #101214;
  --carbon: #16181b;
  --panel: #1a1d20;
  --edge: #2c3034;
  --edge-soft: #202327;
  --steel: #9ba1a9;
  --steel-dim: #80868f;   /* ≥4.6:1 on void/graphite/carbon/panel */
  --paper: #eef0f3;

  --trim: #c3c9d1;
  --trim-hi: #eef0f3;
  --trim-lo: #79808a;
  --grad-trim: linear-gradient(100deg, var(--trim-hi), var(--trim) 45%, var(--trim-lo));

  /* two live colours. plasma = live signal (cyan). ember = warm accent / origin. */
  --plasma: #7fe9ff;
  --plasma-hi: #c0f4ff;
  --plasma-lo: #3fa5b8;
  --grad-plasma: linear-gradient(100deg, var(--plasma-hi), var(--plasma));
  --ember: #e04a2c;
  --ember-hi: #ff8a45;
  --ember-text: #f0613f;  /* ember for small text: ≥5.2:1 on every surface */
  --grad-ember: linear-gradient(100deg, var(--ember-hi), var(--ember));

  --grain: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='160' height='160'%3E%3Cfilter id='n'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.82' numOctaves='3' stitchTiles='stitch'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='160' height='160' filter='url(%23n)' opacity='0.55'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");

  --gutter: clamp(1.25rem, 5vw, 5rem);
  --rail-w: 1px;
  --radius: 14px;

  --font-display: "Big Shoulders Display", "Haettenschweiler", Impact, sans-serif;
  --font-body: "Instrument Sans", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;
  --font-mono: "JetBrains Mono", ui-monospace, "SF Mono", Menlo, monospace;

  --ease-out: cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  --ease-inout: cubic-bezier(0.76, 0, 0.24, 1);
}

/* ---------- reset ---------- */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; }
html, body { margin: 0; padding: 0; }
img, svg { display: block; max-width: 100%; }
button, input, select, textarea { font: inherit; color: inherit; }
button { cursor: pointer; background: none; border: 0; }
ul, ol { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }

/* ---------- base ---------- */
html { background: var(--void); color: var(--paper); scroll-behavior: auto; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; overflow-x: clip; }
html.lenis, html.lenis body { height: auto; }
.lenis.lenis-smooth { scroll-behavior: auto !important; }
.lenis.lenis-smooth [data-lenis-prevent] { overscroll-behavior: contain; }

body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: clamp(15px, 1.05vw, 17px);
  line-height: 1.55;
  background: var(--void);
  color: var(--paper);
  overflow-x: clip;
  position: relative;
  min-height: 100vh;
}

/* grain across everything, pinned to viewport */
body::before {
  content: "";
  position: fixed; inset: 0;
  background-image: var(--grain);
  background-size: 160px 160px;
  opacity: 0.05;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 200;
}
/* edge vignette */
body::after {
  content: "";
  position: fixed; inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, transparent 65%, rgba(0,0,0,0.35) 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 199;
}
@media (max-width: 900px) { body::after { display: none; } }

::selection { background: var(--plasma); color: var(--void); }

.sr-only {
  position: absolute !important;
  width: 1px; height: 1px;
  padding: 0; margin: -1px;
  overflow: hidden;
  clip: rect(0 0 0 0);
  white-space: nowrap;
  border: 0;
}
.skip-link {
  position: fixed; top: 0.8rem; left: 0.8rem;
  z-index: 2000;
  padding: 0.7rem 1rem;
  background: var(--paper); color: var(--void);
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  transform: translateY(-160%);
  transition: transform 0.25s var(--ease-out);
}
.skip-link:focus { transform: none; }
:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--plasma);
  outline-offset: 3px;
  border-radius: 4px;
}
/* sections receive focus programmatically after an in-page jump */
main [tabindex="-1"]:focus, main:focus { outline: none; }
html { scroll-padding-top: 5.5rem; }

/* ---------- typography ---------- */
.display {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  line-height: 0.95;
}
.eyebrow {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--steel);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6em;
  margin: 0 0 1.2rem;
}
.eyebrow i {
  width: 24px; height: 1px; background: var(--ember); display: inline-block;
}

.section__inner, .section__head { padding: 0 var(--gutter); max-width: 1400px; margin: 0 auto; }
.section__head { padding-block: clamp(4rem, 10vw, 8rem) 2.4rem; max-width: 1200px; }
.section__title {
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 7vw, 6rem);
  margin: 0 0 1.2rem;
  color: var(--paper);
  background: var(--grad-trim);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
}
.section__title.is-split {
  background: none;
  -webkit-background-clip: border-box;
  background-clip: border-box;
  color: var(--paper);
}
.section__lede {
  max-width: 60ch;
  color: var(--steel);
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.2vw, 1.14rem);
  margin: 0;
}

/* split-type helpers */
.split-vis { display: block; }
.char { display: inline-block; }

/* ---------- buttons ---------- */
.btn {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 0.95rem 1.6rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--edge);
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--paper);
  transition: border-color 0.4s var(--ease-out), background-color 0.4s var(--ease-out);
  isolation: isolate;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.btn::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(100deg, rgba(127,233,255,0.18), rgba(224,74,44,0.14));
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.45s var(--ease-out);
  z-index: -1;
}
.btn:hover { border-color: var(--trim); }
.btn:hover::before { opacity: 1; }
.btn--primary { background: var(--paper); color: var(--void); border-color: var(--paper); }
.btn--primary::before { background: linear-gradient(100deg, var(--plasma-hi), var(--ember-hi)); }
.btn--primary:hover { color: var(--void); }
.btn--ghost { background: transparent; }

/* ---------- nav ---------- */
.nav {
  position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  z-index: 100;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 1rem var(--gutter);
  transition: background-color 0.35s var(--ease-out), backdrop-filter 0.35s var(--ease-out), border-color 0.35s var(--ease-out);
  border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
}
.nav.is-stuck {
  background: rgba(7,8,9,0.75);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px) saturate(140%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px) saturate(140%);
  border-bottom-color: var(--edge-soft);
}
.nav__brand {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.7rem;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
}
.nav__mark {
  display: inline-grid;
  place-items: center;
  width: 32px; height: 32px;
  border: 1px solid var(--trim);
  border-radius: 7px;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  background: var(--carbon);
  color: var(--trim-hi);
}
.nav__links {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.6rem;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
}
.nav__links a {
  position: relative;
  color: var(--steel);
  transition: color 0.3s var(--ease-out);
}
.nav__links a::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: -8px;
  height: 1px; background: var(--plasma); transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease-out);
}
.nav__links a:hover { color: var(--paper); }
.nav__links a:hover::after { transform: scaleX(1); }
.nav__end { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.6rem; }
.nav__motion {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 0.5rem;
  min-width: 44px; min-height: 44px;
  padding: 0.6rem 0.9rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--edge);
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--steel);
  background: rgba(16,18,20,0.6);
  transition: color 0.3s, border-color 0.3s;
}
.nav__motion:hover { color: var(--paper); border-color: var(--trim); }
.nav__motion i {
  width: 8px; height: 10px;
  border-left: 2px solid currentColor;
  border-right: 2px solid currentColor;
}
.nav__motion[aria-pressed="true"] i {
  width: 0; height: 0;
  border-left: 8px solid currentColor;
  border-top: 5px solid transparent;
  border-bottom: 5px solid transparent;
  border-right: 0;
}
.nav__motion[hidden] { display: none; }
.nav__cta {
  display: inline-flex;
  padding: 0.65rem 1.1rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--trim);
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--paper);
  background: var(--carbon);
}
.nav__cta:hover { background: var(--paper); color: var(--void); border-color: var(--paper); }
.nav__brand { white-space: nowrap; flex-shrink: 0; }
@media (max-width: 1240px) {
  .nav__links { gap: 1.1rem; font-size: 0.72rem; }
  .nav__motion { padding: 0.6rem 0.75rem; }
  .nav__motion span { position: absolute; width: 1px; height: 1px; overflow: hidden; clip: rect(0 0 0 0); white-space: nowrap; }
}
.nav__menu {
  display: none;
  align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 0.5rem;
  min-width: 44px; min-height: 44px;
  padding: 0 0.85rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--edge);
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--paper);
  background: rgba(16,18,20,0.6);
}
.nav__menu i {
  width: 14px; height: 8px;
  border-top: 2px solid currentColor;
  border-bottom: 2px solid currentColor;
  transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease-out);
}
.nav__menu[aria-expanded="true"] i { transform: scaleY(0.25); }
@media (max-width: 1000px) {
  .nav:not(.nav--menu) { flex-wrap: wrap; row-gap: 0.6rem; }
  .nav:not(.nav--menu) .nav__links { order: 3; flex: 0 0 100%; flex-wrap: wrap; }
  .nav--menu .nav__links { display: none; }
  .nav--menu .nav__menu { display: inline-flex; }
  .nav--menu.is-open { background: rgba(7,8,9,0.96); border-bottom-color: var(--edge-soft); }
  .nav--menu.is-open .nav__links {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0;
    position: absolute;
    top: 100%; left: 0; right: 0;
    padding: 0.4rem var(--gutter) 1.2rem;
    background: rgba(7,8,9,0.96);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--edge-soft);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    max-height: calc(100vh - 76px);
    max-height: calc(100dvh - 76px);
    overflow-y: auto;
    overscroll-behavior: contain;
  }
  .nav--menu.is-open .nav__links a {
    padding: 0.95rem 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--edge-soft);
    color: var(--paper);
  }
  .nav--menu.is-open .nav__links a::after { display: none; }
}
@media (max-width: 420px) { .nav__menu span { position: absolute; width: 1px; height: 1px; overflow: hidden; clip: rect(0 0 0 0); white-space: nowrap; } }
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .nav__name { display: none; }
}

/* ---------- rail (through-line) ---------- */
.rail {
  position: fixed; top: 0; bottom: 0;
  left: max(1rem, calc(var(--gutter) * 0.4));
  width: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent, var(--edge-soft) 10%, var(--edge-soft) 90%, transparent);
  z-index: 90;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.rail i {
  position: absolute; top: 0; left: -0.5px;
  width: 2px; height: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--plasma), var(--ember));
  box-shadow: 0 0 var(--glow, 10px) var(--plasma);
}
@media (max-width: 700px) { .rail { display: none; } }

/* ---------- pathfinder (BLR/DXB/DFW indicator) ---------- */
.pathfinder {
  position: fixed; bottom: 1.2rem; right: 1.2rem;
  z-index: 90;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.pathfinder ol {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  padding: 0.5rem 0.7rem;
  background: rgba(16,18,20,0.92);
  border: 1px solid var(--edge-soft);
  border-radius: 999px;
}
.pathfinder li {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--steel-dim);
  transition: color 0.4s var(--ease-out);
  padding: 0.15rem 0.4rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
}
.pathfinder li b { color: var(--trim-lo); font-weight: 500; transition: color 0.4s var(--ease-out); }
.pathfinder li span { display: none; }
.pathfinder li.is-live { color: var(--paper); background: rgba(127,233,255,0.08); }
.pathfinder li.is-live b { color: var(--plasma); text-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--plasma); }
@media (max-width: 820px) { .pathfinder { display: none; } }

/* ---------- spark field canvas ---------- */
.field {
  position: fixed; inset: 0;
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0.55;
}

/* ---------- aperture cursor ---------- */
.cursor {
  position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0;
  width: 32px; height: 32px;
  border: 1px solid var(--trim);
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
  mix-blend-mode: difference;
  z-index: 400;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: width 0.35s var(--ease-out), height 0.35s var(--ease-out), border-color 0.3s;
  backdrop-filter: invert(1);
}
.cursor.is-live { opacity: 1; }
.cursor.is-link { width: 60px; height: 60px; border-color: var(--plasma); }
.cursor.is-aperture { width: 10px; height: 10px; background: var(--plasma); border-color: var(--plasma); }
@media (pointer: coarse) { .cursor { display: none; } }

/* ---------- cold boot preloader ---------- */
.boot {
  position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 1000;
  background: var(--void);
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  clip-path: circle(140% at 50% 50%);
}
.boot__inner {
  width: min(520px, 86vw);
  padding: 2rem;
  text-align: left;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  color: var(--steel);
}
.boot__brand { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.6rem; margin-bottom: 1.4rem; }
.boot__brand span {
  display: inline-grid; place-items: center;
  width: 32px; height: 32px;
  border: 1px solid var(--trim);
  border-radius: 7px;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--trim-hi);
}
.boot__brand i { flex: 1; height: 1px; background: var(--edge); }
.boot__log { min-height: 112px; font-size: 0.78rem; line-height: 1.75; color: var(--trim-lo); }
.boot__log b { color: var(--plasma); font-weight: 500; }
.boot__meter { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 1rem; margin-top: 0.8rem; }
.boot__bar { flex: 1; height: 2px; background: var(--edge); position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.boot__bar i {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--plasma), var(--ember));
  transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left;
}
.boot__count {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  color: var(--trim);
}
.boot__sig {
  margin-top: 1.6rem;
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--steel-dim);
}

/* ---------- hero ---------- */
.hero {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 100vh;
  padding: 7rem var(--gutter) 3rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.hero__stage {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1600px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.hero__eyebrow {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--steel);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.8rem;
  margin: 0 0 1.6rem;
}
.hero__eyebrow i { width: 32px; height: 1px; background: var(--ember); display: inline-block; }

.hero__mark { position: relative; }
/* z-index: once the scroll fade drops the h1 below opacity 1 it becomes a stacking
   context, and without this the plate (z 1) would paint over the name. */
.hero__wordmark {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  pointer-events: none;
  display: block;
  margin: 0;
  text-align: center;
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
  color: var(--trim-hi);
}
.hero__word {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 900;
  font-size: clamp(4.5rem, 22vw, 20rem);
  line-height: 0.82;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  background: var(--grad-trim);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  /* the name sits on top of the plate; let the cursor reach the aperture */
  pointer-events: none;
}
.hero__word--back {
  text-align: left;
  padding-left: 0;
}
.hero__word--front {
  text-align: right;
  margin-top: -0.16em;
  padding-right: 0;
}

.hero__figure {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  margin: auto;
  width: min(820px, 72vw);
  height: calc(min(820px, 72vw) * 7 / 12);
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: auto;
  will-change: transform;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--edge);
  background: var(--carbon);
  box-shadow: 0 50px 120px -40px rgba(0,0,0,0.9), inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,0.02);
}
.hero__hint {
  text-align: center;
  margin: 1.6rem 0 0;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  color: var(--steel);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
}
.hero__hint b { color: var(--plasma); margin-right: 0.4rem; }

.hero__foot {
  margin-top: 3rem;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr;
  gap: 2.4rem;
  align-items: end;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
}
.hero__lede { margin: 0; max-width: 46ch; color: var(--steel); font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.15vw, 1.14rem); }
.hero__lede b { color: var(--paper); }
.hero__ctas { display: flex; gap: 0.8rem; margin-top: 1.4rem; flex-wrap: wrap; }

.hero__stats {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 1rem;
  margin: 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--edge-soft);
  padding-top: 1.2rem;
}
.hero__stats div { display: grid; gap: 0.2rem; }
.hero__stats dt {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--steel-dim);
}
.hero__stats dd {
  margin: 0;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2vw, 2rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--paper);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .hero__foot { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 1.6rem; }
  .hero__stats { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .hero__word--back { text-align: center; padding: 0; }
  .hero__word--front { text-align: center; padding: 0; }
}

/* ---------- aperture reveal layers (shared) ---------- */
.aperture__base, .aperture__hover {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;
}
.aperture__base { display: block; }
.aperture__base > svg { width: 100%; height: 100%; display: block; }
.aperture__hover {
  z-index: 2;
  pointer-events: none;
  -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(circle 0px at 50% 50%, #000 0%, transparent 100%);
          mask-image: radial-gradient(circle 0px at 50% 50%, #000 0%, transparent 100%);
}
.aperture__hover > svg { width: 100%; height: 100%; }

/* ---------- marquee ---------- */
.marquee {
  overflow: hidden;
  border-block: 1px solid var(--edge-soft);
  padding: 1.4rem 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(16,18,20,0.6), transparent);
  margin-top: 2rem;
}
.marquee__track {
  display: inline-flex;
  gap: 2.4rem;
  padding-left: 2.4rem;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: var(--steel);
  white-space: nowrap;
  will-change: transform;
}
.marquee__item { display: inline-block; }
.marquee__dot { color: var(--ember); opacity: 0.7; }

/* ---------- manifesto ---------- */
.manifesto {
  padding: clamp(5rem, 12vw, 10rem) 0;
  position: relative;
}
.manifesto__body {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3.4vw, 3.2rem);
  line-height: 1.14;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: var(--steel-dim);
  max-width: 24ch;
}
.manifesto__body .w { transition: color 0.3s var(--ease-out); }
.manifesto__sig {
  margin-top: 2rem;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--steel-dim);
}

/* ---------- stats ---------- */
.stats { padding: 4rem 0 6rem; }
.stats__inner { padding-left: var(--gutter); padding-right: var(--gutter); }
.stats__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(6, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 0;
  border: 1px solid var(--edge-soft);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--graphite), var(--void));
}
.stat {
  padding: 1.8rem 1.4rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  border-right: 1px solid var(--edge-soft);
  position: relative;
}
.stat:last-child { border-right: 0; }
.stat__n {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.6rem);
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  color: var(--paper);
  line-height: 1;
}
.stat__plus { color: var(--ember-text); font-weight: 500; margin-left: 0.08em; font-size: 0.75em; }
.stat__line {
  display: block;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--plasma), var(--ember));
  margin: 0.5rem 0 0.3rem;
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
}
.stat__lbl {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--steel);
  line-height: 1.4;
}
@media (max-width: 1100px) { .stats__grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
  .stat:nth-child(3n) { border-right: 0; }
  .stat { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--edge-soft); }
  .stat:nth-last-child(-n+3) { border-bottom: 0; }
}
@media (max-width: 650px) { .stats__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .stat:nth-child(odd) { border-right: 1px solid var(--edge-soft); }
  .stat:nth-child(even) { border-right: 0; }
}

/* ---------- trajectory / rolodex ---------- */
.trajectory { position: relative; }
.rolodex {
  position: relative;
  padding-block: 2rem 4rem;
  overflow: hidden;
  overflow: clip;
}
.rolodex__track {
  display: flex;
  gap: clamp(1rem, 3vw, 3rem);
  padding: 0 var(--gutter);
}
.chapter {
  flex: 0 0 clamp(320px, 42vw, 560px);
  min-height: 70vh;
  padding: 2.4rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--edge-soft);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--graphite), var(--void));
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.4rem;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: border-color 0.5s var(--ease-out), translate 0.6s var(--ease-out);
}
.chapter::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute; inset: -1px;
  border-radius: inherit;
  padding: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(140deg, transparent 40%, var(--plasma) 60%, transparent 80%);
  -webkit-mask: linear-gradient(#000 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#000 0 0);
          mask: linear-gradient(#000 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#000 0 0);
  -webkit-mask-composite: xor;
          mask-composite: exclude;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.5s var(--ease-out);
}
.chapter.is-live::before { opacity: 1; }
.chapter.is-live { border-color: transparent; translate: 0 -6px; }
.chapter__tag {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ember-text);
}
.chapter__city {
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 5vw, 4.4rem);
  margin: 0.3rem 0;
  color: var(--paper);
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
}
.chapter__dates {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--steel);
  margin: 0;
}
.chapter__log { display: grid; gap: 0.9rem; color: var(--steel); }
.chapter__log li {
  padding-left: 1.1rem;
  position: relative;
  font-size: 0.98rem;
}
.chapter__log li::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0.68em;
  width: 6px; height: 6px;
  background: var(--plasma);
  border-radius: 50%;
}
.chapter__log b { color: var(--paper); }
.rolodex__hint {
  position: absolute; bottom: 1.2rem; right: var(--gutter);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  color: var(--steel-dim);
}
.rolodex.is-stacked .rolodex__track {
  flex-direction: column;
  padding-right: var(--gutter);
}
.rolodex.is-stacked .chapter { flex: 0 0 auto; min-height: 0; }
.rolodex.is-static .chapter { flex: 1 1 0; min-width: 0; }
.rolodex.is-static .rolodex__hint,
.rolodex.is-stacked .rolodex__hint { display: none; }

/* ---------- research ---------- */
.research { padding-bottom: 6rem; }
.research__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 1.2rem;
  padding: 0 var(--gutter);
  max-width: 1400px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.paper {
  padding: 2.2rem;
  background: var(--graphite);
  border: 1px solid var(--edge-soft);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
  transition: border-color 0.5s var(--ease-out), translate 0.6s var(--ease-out);
}
@media (hover: hover) { .paper:hover { border-color: var(--trim); translate: 0 -4px; } }
.paper--lead { grid-column: 1 / -1; background: linear-gradient(140deg, var(--panel), var(--graphite)); }
.paper--lead .paper__title { font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 2.6vw, 2.6rem); }
.paper__meta {
  display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.paper__badge { color: var(--plasma); }
.paper__id { color: var(--steel-dim); }
.paper__title {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 1.8vw, 1.6rem);
  color: var(--paper);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  line-height: 1.1;
}
.paper__abs { color: var(--steel); margin: 0; }
.paper__abs b { color: var(--paper); }
.paper__results {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 0;
  margin: 0.4rem 0 0;
  border: 1px solid var(--edge-soft);
  border-radius: 10px;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.paper__results div { padding: 0.8rem 1rem; border-right: 1px solid var(--edge-soft); }
.paper__results div:last-child { border-right: 0; }
.paper__results dt, .paper__results span {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.64rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--steel-dim);
}
.paper__results span { display: block; margin-top: 0.25rem; line-height: 1.4; }
.paper__results dd {
  margin: 0.25rem 0 0;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2vw, 1.9rem);
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--paper);
}
.paper__by {
  margin: 0;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--steel-dim);
}
.paper__link {
  margin-top: auto;
  align-self: flex-start;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--plasma);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(127,233,255,0.4);
  padding-bottom: 0.15rem;
}
.paper__link:hover { border-color: var(--plasma); }
@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .paper__results { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
  .paper__results div:nth-child(2n) { border-right: 0; }
  .paper__results div:nth-child(-n+2) { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--edge-soft); }
}
.paper__chips { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.5rem; margin-top: 0.4rem; }
.paper__chips li {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.7rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--edge);
  border-radius: 999px;
  color: var(--steel);
}
@media (max-width: 1000px) {
  .research__grid { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr); }
}

/* ---------- experience rack ---------- */
.experience { padding-bottom: 6rem; }
.rack {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 1rem;
  padding: 0 var(--gutter);
  max-width: 1400px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.role {
  padding: 1.8rem;
  background: var(--graphite);
  border: 1px solid var(--edge-soft);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  position: relative;
  transition: border-color 0.5s var(--ease-out);
}
.role::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute; left: 0; top: 1.8rem; bottom: 1.8rem; width: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--plasma), var(--ember));
  opacity: 0.6;
}
.role:hover { border-color: var(--trim); }
.role__when {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ember-text);
  margin-left: 0.8rem;
}
.role__who {
  font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2.2vw, 2rem);
  margin: 0.3rem 0 0.2rem;
  margin-left: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--paper);
}
.role__what {
  margin: 0 0 1rem 0.8rem;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--steel);
}
.role__bullets { display: grid; gap: 0.6rem; margin-left: 0.8rem; color: var(--steel); }
.role__bullets li { padding-left: 1rem; position: relative; }
.role__bullets li::before {
  content: "▸"; position: absolute; left: 0; color: var(--plasma); font-size: 0.8em;
}
@media (max-width: 900px) { .rack { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* ---------- honors deck ---------- */
.honors { padding-bottom: 6rem; }
.deck {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1rem;
  padding: 0 var(--gutter);
  max-width: 1400px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.card {
  padding: 1.6rem;
  background: var(--graphite);
  border: 1px solid var(--edge-soft);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  min-height: 220px;
  position: relative;
  transition: border-color 0.5s var(--ease-out), translate 0.6s var(--ease-out);
}
@media (hover: hover) { .card:hover { border-color: var(--trim); translate: 0 -5px; } }
.card__n {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  color: var(--ember-text);
}
.card__t {
  margin: 0.4rem 0 0.2rem;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--paper);
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.card__m {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--steel-dim);
  margin: 0;
}
.card__d { color: var(--steel); font-size: 0.9rem; margin: 0.3rem 0 0; }
@media (max-width: 1100px) { .deck { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 820px)  { .deck { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 520px)  { .deck { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* ---------- ventures / modules (aperture cards) ---------- */
.ventures { padding-bottom: 7rem; }
.modules {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1rem;
  padding: 0 var(--gutter);
  max-width: 1400px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.module {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 22rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--edge-soft);
  background: var(--carbon);
  display: flex;
  cursor: default;
  transition: border-color 0.5s var(--ease-out), translate 0.6s var(--ease-out);
}
@media (hover: hover) { a.module:hover { border-color: var(--trim); translate: 0 -4px; } }
.module__go { color: var(--plasma); white-space: nowrap; }
a.module { cursor: pointer; }
/* in normal flow so the card's height follows its text; the spotlight stays absolute */
.module > .module__base { position: relative; inset: auto; width: auto; height: auto; flex: 1 1 auto; }
.module__base {
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--panel), var(--void));
  padding: 1.6rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  color: var(--paper);
}
.module__base[data-tint="cyan"] {
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(127,233,255,0.08), var(--panel) 60%, var(--void));
}
.module__base[data-tint="ember"] {
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(224,74,44,0.08), var(--panel) 60%, var(--void));
}
.module__hover {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 2;
  mix-blend-mode: screen;
  background:
    repeating-linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(127,233,255,0.09) 0 1px, transparent 1px 22px),
    repeating-linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(127,233,255,0.09) 0 1px, transparent 1px 22px),
    rgba(127,233,255,0.07);
}
.module__base[data-tint="ember"] + .module__hover {
  background:
    repeating-linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(255,138,69,0.09) 0 1px, transparent 1px 22px),
    repeating-linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,138,69,0.09) 0 1px, transparent 1px 22px),
    rgba(224,74,44,0.07);
}
.module__content { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.module__role {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ember-text);
}
.module__name {
  font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2.2vw, 2rem);
  margin: 0.3rem 0 0.5rem;
  color: var(--paper);
}
.module__d { margin: 0; color: var(--steel); font-size: 0.92rem; }
.module__d b { color: var(--paper); }
.module__meta {
  margin: 0.6rem 0 0;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--steel-dim);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
@media (max-width: 900px) { .modules { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } }
@media (max-width: 580px) { .modules { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* ---------- service ---------- */
.service { padding-bottom: 6rem; }
.service__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1rem;
  padding: 0 var(--gutter);
  max-width: 1400px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.svc {
  padding: 1.6rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--edge-soft);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  background: var(--graphite);
  transition: border-color 0.5s var(--ease-out);
}
.svc:hover { border-color: var(--trim); }
.svc__t { margin: 0 0 0.3rem; font-size: 1.3rem; color: var(--paper); }
.svc__role {
  margin: 0 0 0.6rem;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--plasma);
}
.svc__d { margin: 0; color: var(--steel); font-size: 0.95rem; }
.svc__d b { color: var(--paper); }
@media (max-width: 900px) { .service__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } }
@media (max-width: 580px) { .service__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* ---------- certs ---------- */
.certs { padding-bottom: 6rem; }
.certs__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 1rem;
  padding: 0 var(--gutter);
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.cert {
  padding: 2rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--edge-soft);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  background: var(--graphite);
}
.cert__t { margin: 0 0 1rem; font-size: 1.4rem; color: var(--paper); }
.cert ul { display: grid; gap: 0.5rem; color: var(--steel); font-size: 0.95rem; }
.cert ul li { padding-left: 1.1rem; position: relative; }
.cert ul li::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0.6em;
  width: 8px; height: 1px; background: var(--ember);
}
@media (max-width: 820px) { .certs__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* ---------- contact ---------- */
.contact { padding: clamp(4rem, 10vw, 8rem) 0 8rem; position: relative; }
.contact__inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 3rem;
}
.contact__title { font-size: clamp(2.8rem, 7vw, 6rem); margin: 0 0 1rem; }
.contact__lede { color: var(--steel); margin: 0 0 1.6rem; max-width: 40ch; }
.contact__links { display: grid; gap: 0.5rem; margin-bottom: 2rem; }
.contact__links a { font-family: var(--font-mono); color: var(--paper); font-size: 0.95rem; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--edge); padding-bottom: 0.4rem; display: inline-block; width: fit-content; transition: color 0.3s, border-color 0.3s; }
.contact__links a:hover { color: var(--plasma); border-color: var(--plasma); }
.contact__meta { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 1.2rem 2rem; margin: 0; }
.contact__meta dt {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--steel-dim);
}
.contact__meta dd { margin: 0.2rem 0 0; color: var(--paper); font-size: 0.95rem; }

.contact__form {
  padding: 2rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--edge-soft);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  background: var(--graphite);
  display: grid;
  gap: 1rem;
}
.contact__form h3 { margin: 0; font-size: 1.6rem; color: var(--paper); }
.contact__form label {
  display: grid;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--steel);
}
.contact__form input, .contact__form select, .contact__form textarea {
  padding: 0.8rem 1rem;
  background: var(--carbon);
  border: 1px solid var(--edge);
  border-radius: 8px;
  color: var(--paper);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: max(16px, 0.95rem);
  letter-spacing: 0;
  text-transform: none;
  transition: border-color 0.3s;
}
.contact__form input:focus, .contact__form select:focus, .contact__form textarea:focus {
  outline: 0;
  border-color: var(--plasma);
}
.contact__form button {
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
  padding: 1rem;
  background: var(--paper);
  color: var(--void);
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 500;
  transition: background 0.3s, color 0.3s;
}
.contact__form button:hover { background: var(--plasma); }
.contact__status {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--steel-dim);
  margin: 0;
}
@media (max-width: 900px) { .contact__inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* ---------- footer ---------- */
.footer {
  position: relative;
  padding: 4rem var(--gutter) 2rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--edge-soft);
  background: var(--void);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.footer__word {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: clamp(3rem, 14vw, 14rem);
  line-height: 0.86;
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
  color: transparent;
  background: var(--grad-trim);
  -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text;
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}
.drawer {
  overflow: hidden;
  overflow: clip;
  padding-bottom: 0.1em;
}
.footer__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto 2rem;
}
.footer__h {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--steel-dim);
  margin: 0 0 0.8rem;
}
.footer__grid ul { display: grid; gap: 0.4rem; color: var(--steel); font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 0.84rem; }
.footer__grid a:hover { color: var(--plasma); }
.footer__fine {
  max-width: 1200px; margin: 0 auto;
  padding-top: 1.4rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--edge-soft);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--steel-dim);
  text-align: center;
}
.footer__fine a { color: var(--steel); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--edge); }
.footer__fine a:hover { color: var(--plasma); border-color: var(--plasma); }
@media (max-width: 700px) { .footer__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } }

/* ---------- seam / section boundary line ---------- */
section, .footer { position: relative; }
.seam {
  position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--edge), var(--plasma), var(--edge), transparent);
  transform: scaleX(0);
}

/* ---------- lite-offer bar ---------- */
.lite-offer {
  position: fixed; left: 50%; bottom: 1.2rem;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  padding: 0.8rem 1rem;
  background: var(--carbon);
  border: 1px solid var(--trim);
  border-radius: 999px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.8rem;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--paper);
  z-index: 500;
  max-width: 94vw;
}
.lite-offer__go {
  padding: 0.5rem 0.9rem;
  background: var(--plasma);
  color: var(--void);
  border-radius: 999px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
}
.lite-offer__no { color: var(--steel-dim); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.14em; padding: 0.5rem 0.4rem; }
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .lite-offer {
    left: 12px; right: 12px; transform: none;
    max-width: none;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    border-radius: 14px;
    line-height: 1.5;
  }
  .lite-offer span { flex: 1 0 100%; }
}

/* ---------- boot fallbacks ----------
   No JS: never show the boot screen. JS that stalls (a hung CDN): the
   screen gives up on its own after 8s instead of covering the page. */
html.no-js .boot { display: none; }
.boot { animation: boot-failsafe 0s linear 8s forwards; }
@keyframes boot-failsafe { to { visibility: hidden; } }

/* ---------- reduced motion ---------- */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  *, *::before, *::after { animation: none !important; transition: none !important; }
  .boot { display: none; }
}