/* ============================================================
   PARALLAX ADVISORY — DYNAMIC VARIANT (B) · MOLTEN METAL
   Shared design system for the whole B site.
   Tokens, molten background, glass, nav, footer, motion + components.
   ============================================================ */

:root{
  --cream:#F5F0EB; --stone:#DCD2C5;
  --ink:#0A0E1A; --ink-2:#070A12; --ink-3:#06090F;
  --cobalt:#1F3D7A; --cobalt-soft:#6E8FC9; --cobalt-bright:#86A6DC;
  --silver-1:#EEF0F4; --silver-2:#C2C7D2; --silver-3:#9097A6;

  --tx:#F3EFEA;                 /* primary text on metal */
  --tx-mute:rgba(243,239,234,.64);
  --tx-faint:rgba(243,239,234,.42);
  --hair:rgba(255,255,255,.12);

  --font-display:"Outfit",-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,system-ui,sans-serif;
  --font-body:"Inter","Outfit",-apple-system,system-ui,sans-serif;
  --font-mono:"JetBrains Mono",ui-monospace,"SF Mono",Menlo,monospace;
  --ease:cubic-bezier(.22,.61,.36,1);
  --ease-out:cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1);
  /* dark-theme aliases for live token names used by ported inline markup */
  --ink-soft:rgba(243,239,234,.64); --s-5:20px; --t-body-sm:.92rem; --t-caption:.72rem; --t-h3:1.5rem;
  --wrap:1240px;
}

*{box-sizing:border-box;margin:0;padding:0}
html{scroll-behavior:smooth;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%}
body{
  font-family:var(--font-body); color:var(--tx);
  background:var(--ink-2);
  line-height:1.6; -webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased; overflow-x:hidden;
}
a{color:inherit;text-decoration:none}
img{max-width:100%;display:block}
::selection{background:var(--cobalt);color:var(--cream)}

.wrap{max-width:var(--wrap);margin:0 auto;padding:0 32px;width:100%}
.wrap--narrow{max-width:860px}
.eyebrow{font-family:var(--font-mono);font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.22em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--tx-faint)}
.eyebrow--accent{color:var(--cobalt-bright)}
.skip{position:absolute;left:-9999px;top:0;background:var(--cream);color:var(--ink);padding:10px 16px;z-index:300}
.skip:focus{left:16px;top:16px}

/* ---------------- global molten-metal background ---------------- */
#bg-metal{position:fixed;inset:0;z-index:0;display:block;width:100%;height:100%}
.bg-fallback{position:fixed;inset:0;z-index:0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(70% 55% at 72% 22%,rgba(170,184,210,.40),transparent 55%),
    radial-gradient(60% 60% at 90% 80%,rgba(110,143,201,.34),transparent 60%),
    conic-gradient(from 210deg at 60% 38%,#070A12,#15233f,#36507f,#0d1730,#21365d,#070A12),
    linear-gradient(160deg,#05070D,#080C16 55%,#0A1224)}
.bg-scrim{position:fixed;inset:0;z-index:1;pointer-events:none;
  background:
    radial-gradient(120% 80% at 50% -10%,transparent 40%,rgba(6,9,15,.5) 100%),
    linear-gradient(0deg,rgba(6,9,15,.7),transparent 30%),
    linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(6,9,15,.5) 0%,transparent 34%)}
.grain{position:fixed;inset:0;z-index:2;pointer-events:none;opacity:.05;mix-blend-mode:overlay;
  background-image: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='.9' numOctaves='2'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23n)'/%3E%3C/svg%3E")}
.progress{position:fixed;top:0;left:0;height:2px;width:100%;transform:scaleX(0);transform-origin:0 50%;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--silver-2),var(--cobalt-bright));z-index:200}

.nav,main,.foot{position:relative;z-index:5}

/* ---------------- dark liquid-glass ---------------- */
.glass{
  background:rgba(13,18,30,.46);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(20px) saturate(150%);
  backdrop-filter:blur(20px) saturate(150%);
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.13);
  box-shadow:inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.2),inset 0 -1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,.35),0 14px 34px -16px rgba(0,0,0,.5),0 30px 56px -34px rgba(0,0,0,.5);
}
.glass-soft{
  background:rgba(13,18,30,.32);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(12px) saturate(140%);
  backdrop-filter:blur(12px) saturate(140%);
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);
  box-shadow:inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.14);
}

/* ============================ NAV ============================ */
.nav{position:fixed;top:0;left:0;right:0;z-index:100;padding:14px 0;pointer-events:none}
.nav__inner{max-width:var(--wrap);margin:0 auto;padding:11px 18px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;
  border-radius:16px;pointer-events:auto;border:1px solid transparent;transition:background .4s var(--ease),border-color .4s var(--ease),box-shadow .4s var(--ease)}
.nav.is-stuck .nav__inner{background:rgba(8,11,20,.5);-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(20px) saturate(150%);backdrop-filter:blur(20px) saturate(150%);
  border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.12);box-shadow:inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.16),0 18px 40px -24px rgba(0,0,0,.6)}
.nav__mark{display:inline-flex;flex-direction:column;font-family:var(--font-display);font-weight:300;font-size:13px;line-height:1.04;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;white-space:nowrap;
  background:linear-gradient(168deg,#FFFFFF 0%,#E4EAF2 28%,#C2CAD8 50%,#FFFFFF 62%,#DBE1EB 80%,#B6BFCE 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;color:transparent}
.nav__mark span{display:block}
.nav__links{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:30px}
.nav__links a{font-family:var(--font-mono);font-size:12.5px;letter-spacing:.04em;color:var(--tx-mute);position:relative;padding:4px 0;transition:color .25s var(--ease)}
.nav__links a::after{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;right:0;bottom:-2px;height:1px;background:var(--cobalt-bright);transform:scaleX(0);transform-origin:0 50%;transition:transform .3s var(--ease)}
.nav__links a:hover{color:var(--cream)}
.nav__links a:hover::after{transform:scaleX(1)}
.nav__cta{font-family:var(--font-mono);font-size:12.5px;letter-spacing:.04em;color:var(--cobalt-bright)}
.nav__toggle{display:none;flex-direction:column;gap:5px;background:none;border:0;cursor:pointer;padding:8px;pointer-events:auto}
.nav__toggle span{width:22px;height:1.5px;background:var(--cream);transition:.3s var(--ease)}

/* ============================ BUTTONS ============================ */
.btn{font-family:var(--font-mono);font-size:13px;letter-spacing:.04em;padding:15px 26px;border-radius:13px;cursor:pointer;border:0;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:9px;transition:transform .25s var(--ease),background .3s var(--ease),border-color .3s var(--ease);will-change:transform}
.btn .arr{transition:transform .3s var(--ease)}
.btn:hover .arr{transform:translateX(4px)}
.btn--primary{position:relative;color:var(--cream);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.2);overflow:hidden;
  background:radial-gradient(90% 140% at 18% 18%,rgba(120,152,208,.55),transparent 55%),radial-gradient(100% 150% at 86% 92%,rgba(40,74,140,.62),transparent 55%),linear-gradient(120deg,#0e1b33,#1f3d7a 46%,#2c4d92 60%,#0e1b33);
  background-size:200% 200%,200% 200%,220% 100%;animation:moltenshift 11s ease-in-out infinite;
  box-shadow:inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.3),inset 0 -1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,.3),0 14px 32px -14px rgba(0,0,0,.6)}
.btn--primary:hover{filter:brightness(1.12)}
@keyframes moltenshift{0%{background-position:0% 50%,100% 50%,0% 50%}50%{background-position:100% 50%,0% 50%,100% 50%}100%{background-position:0% 50%,100% 50%,0% 50%}}
.btn--ghost{background:transparent;border:1px solid rgba(243,239,234,.3);color:var(--cream)}
.btn--ghost:hover{border-color:rgba(243,239,234,.65)}

/* liquid-chrome marks */
.chrome path,.chrome polygon{fill:url(#chromeGrad)}

/* reveal primitives */
.reveal{opacity:0;transform:translateY(28px);transition:opacity .9s var(--ease-out),transform .9s var(--ease-out)}
.reveal.in{opacity:1;transform:none}
[data-stagger]>*{opacity:0;transform:translateY(22px)}
[data-stagger].in>*{opacity:1;transform:none;transition:opacity .8s var(--ease-out),transform .8s var(--ease-out)}

/* ============================ HERO (homepage) ============================ */
.hero{position:relative;min-height:100svh;min-height:100vh;display:flex;align-items:center;overflow:hidden}
.hero__scrim{position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:-1;pointer-events:none;
  background:radial-gradient(90% 90% at 26% 46%,rgba(5,8,14,.66),transparent 60%)}
.hero .wrap{padding-top:150px;padding-bottom:120px}
.hero__inner{max-width:820px}
.hero__eyebrow{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;color:var(--cobalt-bright);margin-bottom:30px}
.hero__eyebrow::before{content:"";width:26px;height:1px;background:var(--cobalt-bright);display:inline-block}
.hero__h1{font-family:var(--font-display);font-weight:200;font-size:clamp(2.3rem,6vw,5rem);line-height:1.04;letter-spacing:-.022em;color:var(--cream);text-shadow:0 2px 40px rgba(5,8,14,.5)}
.hero__h1 .lead{display:block;white-space:nowrap;color:rgba(243,239,234,.6)}
.hero__h1 .turn{display:block;white-space:nowrap}
.hero__h1 em{font-style:normal;
  background:linear-gradient(160deg,var(--silver-1),var(--silver-2) 52%,var(--cobalt-bright));
  -webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent}
.hero__sub{font-family:var(--font-display);font-weight:300;font-size:clamp(1.1rem,2vw,1.45rem);color:var(--tx-mute);margin-top:30px;max-width:36ch}
.hero__cta{display:flex;gap:14px;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-top:44px}
.hero__scroll{position:absolute;left:50%;bottom:26px;transform:translateX(-50%);font-family:var(--font-mono);font-size:10.5px;letter-spacing:.24em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--tx-faint);display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;gap:9px}
.hero__scroll .line{width:1px;height:38px;background:linear-gradient(var(--cobalt-bright),transparent);animation:scrolldrop 2.4s var(--ease) infinite}
@keyframes scrolldrop{0%{transform:scaleY(0);transform-origin:top}45%{transform:scaleY(1);transform-origin:top}55%{transform:scaleY(1);transform-origin:bottom}100%{transform:scaleY(0);transform-origin:bottom}}

/* ============================ SECTION SHELL ============================ */
.section{padding:120px 0;position:relative}
.section__head{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:flex-end;gap:24px;margin-bottom:52px}
.section__h2{font-family:var(--font-display);font-weight:300;font-size:clamp(2.1rem,4.6vw,3.4rem);line-height:1.04;letter-spacing:-.02em;color:var(--cream)}
.section__h2 em{font-style:normal;color:var(--cobalt-bright)}
.section__idx{font-family:var(--font-mono);font-size:13px;color:var(--tx-faint);letter-spacing:.05em}
.section__idx b{color:var(--cobalt-bright);font-weight:500}

/* ---- proof ---- */
.proof .wrap{padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0}
.proof__band{border-radius:20px;overflow:hidden}
.proof__stats{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr)}
.proof__cell{padding:38px 30px;border-right:1px solid var(--hair)}
.proof__cell:last-child{border-right:0}
.proof__ticker{border-top:1px solid var(--hair);padding:22px 0 24px;overflow:hidden}
.proof__ticker .marq__label{margin-bottom:18px}
.proof__num{font-family:var(--font-display);font-weight:200;font-size:clamp(2.4rem,4.6vw,3.7rem);line-height:1;
  background:linear-gradient(168deg,#F3F4F8 0%,#C2C7D2 40%,#878F9F 54%,#E9EBF0 70%,#9AA2B4 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;color:transparent}
.proof__num i{font-style:normal}
.proof__lab{font-family:var(--font-mono);font-size:11.5px;letter-spacing:.05em;color:var(--tx-faint);margin-top:14px;line-height:1.5}

/* ---- marquee / ticker ---- */
.marq{padding:18px 0 70px;overflow:hidden}
.marq__label{font-family:var(--font-mono);font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--tx-faint);text-align:center;margin-bottom:26px}
.marq__row{display:flex;align-items:center;white-space:nowrap;width:max-content;will-change:transform}
.marq__row .tk{height:59px;width:auto;object-fit:contain;opacity:.82;flex:0 0 auto;padding:0 10px}
.marq__row i{font-style:normal;color:var(--cobalt-bright);padding:0 14px;font-weight:300;font-size:1.1rem}

/* ---- selected work (cards) ---- */
.work__scroller{display:flex;gap:26px;overflow-x:auto;scroll-snap-type:x mandatory;padding:8px 4px 30px;margin:0 -4px;
  scrollbar-width:none;-ms-overflow-style:none}
.work__scroller::-webkit-scrollbar{display:none;height:0;width:0}
.wcard{scroll-snap-align:start;flex:0 0 min(470px,86vw);border-radius:20px;overflow:hidden;position:relative;
  transform-style:preserve-3d;transition:transform .5s var(--ease),box-shadow .5s var(--ease);will-change:transform}
.wcard__tile{aspect-ratio:4/3;position:relative;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;padding:0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(120% 120% at 50% 8%, rgba(74,112,176,.50), rgba(74,112,176,0) 56%),
    radial-gradient(140% 120% at 50% 128%, rgba(3,9,26,.60), rgba(3,9,26,0) 60%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, #1C3A6B 0%, #0F2548 56%, #07142E 100%);
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--hair)}
.wcard__lockup{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:contain;filter:drop-shadow(0 3px 9px rgba(0,0,0,.50)) drop-shadow(0 0 13px rgba(156,196,255,.30))}
.wcard__brand{max-width:26%;max-height:26%;width:auto;height:auto;object-fit:contain;filter:drop-shadow(0 3px 8px rgba(0,0,0,.50)) drop-shadow(0 0 9px rgba(156,196,255,.24))}
.wcard__pa{position:absolute;top:26px;left:30px;height:22px;z-index:1}
.wcard__thesis{position:relative;z-index:1;font-family:var(--font-display);font-weight:300;font-size:1.5rem;line-height:1.12;color:transparent;
  background:linear-gradient(160deg,var(--silver-1),var(--silver-2) 55%,var(--silver-3));-webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text}
.wcard__body{padding:26px 28px 30px}
.wcard__meta{font-family:var(--font-mono);font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.06em;color:var(--cobalt-bright);text-transform:uppercase}
.wcard__title{font-family:var(--font-display);font-weight:400;font-size:1.45rem;margin:12px 0 6px;letter-spacing:-.01em;color:var(--cream)}
.wcard__title em{font-style:normal;color:var(--cobalt-bright)}
.wcard__head{font-family:var(--font-body);font-weight:500;font-size:.96rem;color:var(--tx-mute);margin-bottom:12px}
.wcard__desc{font-size:.9rem;color:var(--tx-faint);line-height:1.6}
.wcard__foot{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;margin-top:22px;padding-top:18px;border-top:1px solid var(--hair)}
.wcard__stat{font-family:var(--font-mono);font-size:11.5px;color:var(--cobalt-bright);letter-spacing:.03em}
.read{font-family:var(--font-mono);font-size:12px;color:var(--cream);display:inline-flex;gap:7px;align-items:center}
.read .arr{transition:transform .3s var(--ease)}
.wcard:hover .read .arr{transform:translateX(4px)}
.work__hint{font-family:var(--font-mono);font-size:11px;color:var(--tx-faint);letter-spacing:.05em;margin-top:8px;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px}
.work__hint .bar{width:34px;height:1px;background:var(--hair)}

/* ---- why parallax ---- */
.voice__grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:56px;align-items:stretch}
.voice__panel{border-radius:22px;padding:46px 44px}
.voice__h2{font-family:var(--font-display);font-weight:300;font-size:clamp(1.9rem,4.4vw,3rem);line-height:1.1;letter-spacing:-.02em;color:var(--cream);max-width:18ch}
.voice__h2 em{font-style:normal;color:var(--cobalt-bright)}
.voice__body{font-size:1.05rem;color:var(--tx-mute);max-width:58ch;margin-top:22px}
.voice__aside{border-radius:22px;padding:40px 38px;align-self:stretch;display:flex;flex-direction:column}
.voice__aside h4{font-family:var(--font-mono);font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--cobalt-bright);margin-bottom:6px}
.opmodel{list-style:none;flex:1;display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:space-evenly;margin:6px 0}
.opmodel li{display:flex;gap:18px;align-items:flex-start;padding:22px 0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--hair)}
.opmodel li:last-child{border-bottom:0}
.opmodel__n{font-family:var(--font-mono);font-size:12px;color:var(--cobalt-bright);letter-spacing:.04em;padding-top:6px;flex:0 0 auto}
.opmodel li b{display:block;font-family:var(--font-display);font-weight:400;font-size:1.18rem;color:var(--cream);margin-bottom:6px;letter-spacing:-.005em}
.opmodel li i{display:block;font-style:normal;font-family:var(--font-body);font-size:.9rem;color:var(--tx-faint);line-height:1.55}
.opmodel__result{font-family:var(--font-display);font-weight:300;font-size:1.04rem;color:var(--cobalt-bright);margin-top:auto;padding-top:20px;border-top:1px solid var(--hair);line-height:1.3}

/* ---- thinking ---- */
.think__scroller{display:flex;gap:24px;overflow-x:auto;scroll-snap-type:x mandatory;padding:8px 4px 34px;margin:0 -4px;scrollbar-width:none;-ms-overflow-style:none}
.think__scroller::-webkit-scrollbar{display:none;height:0;width:0}
.tcard{scroll-snap-align:start;flex:0 0 min(392px,84vw);border-radius:18px;padding:42px 36px 36px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;transition:transform .45s var(--ease),box-shadow .45s var(--ease)}
.tcard:hover{transform:translateY(-6px);box-shadow:inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.18),0 36px 60px -30px rgba(0,0,0,.7)}
.tcard__meta{font-family:var(--font-mono);font-size:10.5px;letter-spacing:.08em;color:var(--cobalt-bright);text-transform:uppercase;margin:0 0 24px}
.tcard__title{font-family:var(--font-display);font-weight:400;font-size:1.6rem;line-height:1.18;margin:0 0 8px;letter-spacing:-.015em;color:var(--cream)}
.tcard__desc{font-size:.95rem;color:var(--tx-faint);line-height:1.66;margin-bottom:28px;flex:1}

/* ---- CTA band ---- */
.cta{padding:140px 0;text-align:left}
.cta .wrap{max-width:940px}
.cta__h2{font-family:var(--font-display);font-weight:200;font-size:clamp(2rem,4.6vw,3.4rem);line-height:1.1;letter-spacing:-.02em;margin:24px 0 40px;color:var(--cream)}
.cta__h2 em{font-style:normal;
  background:linear-gradient(160deg,var(--silver-1),var(--cobalt-bright));-webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent}

/* ---- footer ---- */
.foot{background:var(--ink-3);color:var(--tx-mute);padding:72px 0 40px;border-top:1px solid var(--hair)}
.foot__grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.6fr 1fr 1fr 1.2fr;gap:40px}
.foot__mark{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;margin-bottom:18px}
.foot__wm{display:inline-flex;flex-direction:column;font-family:var(--font-display);font-weight:300;font-size:25px;line-height:1.03;letter-spacing:.07em;text-transform:uppercase;background:linear-gradient(168deg,#FFFFFF 0%,#E4EAF2 28%,#C2CAD8 50%,#FFFFFF 62%,#DBE1EB 80%,#B6BFCE 100%);-webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;color:transparent}
.foot__wm span{display:block}
.foot h4{font-family:var(--font-mono);font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--tx-faint);margin-bottom:16px}
.foot ul{list-style:none;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:10px}
.foot a{font-size:.9rem;color:var(--tx-mute);transition:color .25s var(--ease)}
.foot a:hover{color:var(--cream)}
.foot__bottom{margin-top:50px;padding-top:24px;border-top:1px solid var(--hair);font-family:var(--font-mono);font-size:11px;color:var(--tx-faint);letter-spacing:.03em}
.foot__disc{font-family:var(--font-mono);font-size:10.5px;line-height:1.7;color:rgba(243,239,234,.3);margin-top:16px;max-width:none}

/* variant badge + sticky cta */
.badge{position:fixed;left:14px;bottom:14px;z-index:200;font-family:var(--font-mono);font-size:10px;letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--cream);background:rgba(31,61,122,.8);padding:7px 12px;border-radius:9px;-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(6px);backdrop-filter:blur(6px);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.2)}
.sticky-cta{position:fixed;right:22px;bottom:22px;z-index:160;font-family:var(--font-mono);font-size:12.5px;letter-spacing:.04em;color:var(--cream);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.2);overflow:hidden;background:radial-gradient(90% 140% at 18% 18%,rgba(120,152,208,.55),transparent 55%),radial-gradient(100% 150% at 86% 92%,rgba(40,74,140,.62),transparent 55%),linear-gradient(120deg,#0e1b33,#1f3d7a 46%,#2c4d92 60%,#0e1b33);background-size:200% 200%,200% 200%,220% 100%;animation:moltenshift 11s ease-in-out infinite;padding:13px 20px;border-radius:13px;box-shadow:inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.28),0 18px 44px -16px rgba(0,0,0,.75);display:inline-flex;gap:8px;align-items:center;opacity:0;transform:translateY(12px);pointer-events:none;transition:opacity .4s var(--ease),transform .4s var(--ease)}
.sticky-cta.show{opacity:1;transform:none;pointer-events:auto}
.sticky-cta:hover{filter:brightness(1.12)}
.sticky-cta span{transition:transform .3s var(--ease)}
.sticky-cta:hover span{transform:translateX(3px)}

/* ============================================================
   CASE STUDY / INNER-PAGE COMPONENTS
   ============================================================ */
/* page hero (inner pages — shorter than the homepage hero) */
.phero{position:relative;padding:170px 0 70px}
.phero__crumb{font-family:var(--font-mono);font-size:11.5px;letter-spacing:.06em;color:var(--tx-faint);display:inline-flex;gap:8px;align-items:center;margin-bottom:30px}
.phero__crumb a{color:var(--tx-mute)}
.phero__crumb a:hover{color:var(--cream)}
.phero__meta{font-family:var(--font-mono);font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--cobalt-bright);margin-bottom:18px}
.phero__h1{font-family:var(--font-display);font-weight:200;font-size:clamp(2.4rem,6vw,4.4rem);line-height:1.02;letter-spacing:-.022em;color:var(--cream)}
.phero__h1 em{font-style:normal;background:linear-gradient(160deg,var(--silver-1),var(--silver-2) 52%,var(--cobalt-bright));-webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent}
.phero__lede{font-family:var(--font-display);font-weight:300;font-size:clamp(1.15rem,2.2vw,1.55rem);color:var(--tx-mute);margin-top:26px;line-height:1.45}

/* case hero brand tile (cobalt lockup, like the work cards) */
.case-tile{border-radius:22px;overflow:hidden;aspect-ratio:21/9;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;margin-top:48px;
  background:
    radial-gradient(120% 120% at 50% 6%, rgba(74,112,176,.50), rgba(74,112,176,0) 56%),
    radial-gradient(140% 120% at 50% 130%, rgba(3,9,26,.60), rgba(3,9,26,0) 60%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, #1C3A6B 0%, #0F2548 56%, #07142E 100%);
  border:1px solid var(--hair)}
.case-tile img{max-width:62%;max-height:60%;width:auto;height:auto;object-fit:contain;filter:drop-shadow(0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,.5)) drop-shadow(0 0 16px rgba(156,196,255,.28))}
.case-tile img.is-brand{max-width:30%;max-height:34%}

/* case fact strip */
.facts{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);border-radius:18px;overflow:hidden;margin-top:18px}
.facts__cell{padding:30px 26px;border-right:1px solid var(--hair)}
.facts__cell:last-child{border-right:0}
.facts__n{font-family:var(--font-display);font-weight:200;font-size:clamp(1.7rem,3vw,2.4rem);line-height:1;color:transparent;background:linear-gradient(168deg,#F3F4F8,#C2C7D2 55%,#9AA2B4);-webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text}
.facts__l{font-family:var(--font-mono);font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.05em;color:var(--tx-faint);margin-top:12px;line-height:1.5;text-transform:uppercase}

/* case prose body */
.prose{max-width:860px;margin:0 auto}
.prose>*+*{margin-top:24px}
.prose h2{font-family:var(--font-display);font-weight:300;font-size:clamp(1.6rem,3.2vw,2.3rem);letter-spacing:-.015em;color:var(--cream);margin-top:18px}
.prose h3{font-family:var(--font-display);font-weight:400;font-size:1.3rem;color:var(--cream);letter-spacing:-.01em}
.prose p{font-size:1.06rem;line-height:1.75;color:var(--tx-mute)}
.prose p.lead{font-family:var(--font-display);font-weight:300;font-size:clamp(1.2rem,2.2vw,1.5rem);line-height:1.5;color:var(--cream)}
.prose strong{color:var(--cream);font-weight:500}
.prose .kicker{font-family:var(--font-mono);font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--cobalt-bright);display:block;margin-bottom:-12px}
.prose blockquote{border-left:2px solid var(--cobalt-soft);padding:6px 0 6px 26px;margin:8px 0;font-family:var(--font-display);font-weight:300;font-size:clamp(1.3rem,2.6vw,1.8rem);line-height:1.32;color:var(--cream)}
.prose ul{list-style:none;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:14px;padding:0}
.prose ul li{position:relative;padding-left:24px;font-size:1.04rem;line-height:1.6;color:var(--tx-mute)}
.prose ul li::before{content:"/";position:absolute;left:0;color:var(--cobalt-bright)}
.prose hr{border:0;border-top:1px solid var(--hair);margin:10px 0}

/* case glass callout panel */
.callout{border-radius:20px;padding:40px 40px}
.callout h3{font-family:var(--font-display);font-weight:300;font-size:clamp(1.4rem,2.6vw,1.9rem);color:var(--cream);letter-spacing:-.01em;margin-bottom:14px}
.callout p{color:var(--tx-mute);font-size:1.02rem;line-height:1.7}

/* next case / pager */
.pager{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:20px;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center}
.pager a{font-family:var(--font-mono);font-size:12.5px;letter-spacing:.04em;color:var(--tx-mute);display:inline-flex;gap:8px;align-items:center}
.pager a:hover{color:var(--cream)}

/* faq */
.faq{max-width:none}
.faq details{border-top:1px solid var(--hair);padding:22px 0}
.faq details:last-child{border-bottom:1px solid var(--hair)}
.faq summary{cursor:pointer;list-style:none;font-family:var(--font-display);font-weight:400;font-size:1.15rem;color:var(--cream);display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:16px;align-items:center}
.faq summary::-webkit-details-marker{display:none}
.faq summary::after{content:"+";color:var(--cobalt-bright);font-weight:300;font-size:1.4rem;transition:transform .3s var(--ease)}
.faq details[open] summary::after{transform:rotate(45deg)}
.faq p{color:var(--tx-mute);font-size:1rem;line-height:1.7;margin-top:14px}

/* ============================ RESPONSIVE ============================ */
@media(max-width:900px){
  .nav__links{position:fixed;inset:0 0 0 auto;width:min(320px,82vw);flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;gap:26px;padding:40px;
    background:rgba(6,9,15,.92);-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(22px);backdrop-filter:blur(22px);transform:translateX(100%);transition:transform .45s var(--ease)}
  .nav__links a{font-size:15px}
  .nav.is-open .nav__links{transform:none}
  .nav__toggle{display:flex}
  .nav.is-open .nav__toggle span:nth-child(1){transform:translateY(6.5px) rotate(45deg)}
  .nav.is-open .nav__toggle span:nth-child(2){opacity:0}
  .nav.is-open .nav__toggle span:nth-child(3){transform:translateY(-6.5px) rotate(-45deg)}
  .voice__grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:24px}
  .voice__panel{padding:36px 30px}
  .proof__stats{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
  .proof__cell:nth-child(2){border-right:0}
  .proof__cell:nth-child(1),.proof__cell:nth-child(2){border-bottom:1px solid var(--hair)}
  .facts{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
  .facts__cell:nth-child(2){border-right:0}
  .facts__cell:nth-child(1),.facts__cell:nth-child(2){border-bottom:1px solid var(--hair)}
  .foot__grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:32px}
  .section{padding:84px 0}
  .phero{padding:140px 0 50px}
}
@media(max-width:560px){
  .wrap{padding:0 22px}
  .proof__stats{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .proof__cell{border-right:0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--hair)}
  .facts{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .facts__cell{border-right:0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--hair)}
  .foot__grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .case-tile{aspect-ratio:4/3}
}

/* ============================ REDUCED MOTION ============================ */
@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  *{animation:none!important;transition:none!important;scroll-behavior:auto!important}
  .reveal,[data-stagger]>*{opacity:1!important;transform:none!important}
  #bg-metal{display:none}
  .hero__scroll .line{display:none}
}

/* ============================ FORMS (contact + request-a-case-study) ============================ */
.form{max-width:none;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:22px}
.form__field{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:9px}
.form__field>label{font-family:var(--font-mono);font-size:.72rem;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--tx-mute)}
.form__field input,.form__field select,.form__field textarea{
  width:100%;font-family:var(--font-body);font-size:1rem;color:var(--tx);
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.045);border:1px solid var(--hair);border-radius:12px;padding:14px 16px;outline:none;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(8px) saturate(115%);backdrop-filter:blur(8px) saturate(115%);
  transition:border-color .25s var(--ease),background .25s var(--ease),box-shadow .25s var(--ease)}
.form__field textarea{resize:vertical;min-height:140px;line-height:1.6}
.form__field select{appearance:none;-webkit-appearance:none;cursor:pointer;
  background-image:linear-gradient(45deg,transparent 50%,var(--tx-mute) 50%),linear-gradient(135deg,var(--tx-mute) 50%,transparent 50%);
  background-position:calc(100% - 20px) center,calc(100% - 15px) center;background-size:6px 6px;background-repeat:no-repeat}
.form__field option{background:var(--ink-2);color:var(--tx)}
.form__field input::placeholder,.form__field textarea::placeholder{color:var(--tx-faint)}
.form__field input:focus,.form__field select:focus,.form__field textarea:focus{
  border-color:var(--cobalt-bright);background:rgba(255,255,255,.06);box-shadow:0 0 0 3px rgba(134,166,220,.16)}
.form__field--inline{flex-direction:row;align-items:flex-start;gap:12px}
.form__field--inline input[type=checkbox]{width:18px;height:18px;margin-top:3px;flex:none;accent-color:var(--cobalt-bright)}
.form__field--inline label{font-family:var(--font-body);text-transform:none;letter-spacing:0;font-size:.92rem;color:var(--tx-mute);line-height:1.55}
.form__field--inline label strong{color:var(--tx);font-weight:500}
.form__honeypot{position:absolute!important;left:-9999px;width:1px;height:1px;overflow:hidden}
.form__reassure{font-family:var(--font-body);font-size:.92rem;line-height:1.6;color:var(--tx-mute);margin:4px 0 0}
.form__case-hint{font-family:var(--font-mono);font-size:.72rem;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--cobalt-bright);margin:0 0 20px}
.form__case-hint strong{display:block;margin-top:6px;font-family:var(--font-display);font-weight:300;font-size:1.5rem;letter-spacing:-.005em;text-transform:none;color:var(--tx)}
.cta-cluster{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:14px;align-items:center;margin-top:6px}
.cf-turnstile{margin:6px 0}

/* ============================ ABOUT — founder ============================ */
.founder{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.4fr .9fr;gap:48px;align-items:start}
@media(max-width:860px){.founder{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:32px}}
.founder__portrait{margin:0}
.founder__portrait img{width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:16px;border:1px solid var(--hair);box-shadow:0 30px 70px -30px rgba(0,0,0,.7);display:block}
.founder__portrait figcaption{font-family:var(--font-mono);font-size:.72rem;letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--tx-faint);margin-top:12px}

/* ============================ THINKING — index grid ============================ */
.thinking-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:24px}
@media(max-width:900px){.thinking-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}}
.thinking-card{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:13px;padding:28px;border-radius:18px;text-decoration:none;color:inherit;
  transition:transform .5s var(--ease-out),border-color .4s var(--ease)}
.thinking-card:hover{transform:translateY(-4px)}
.thinking-card__meta{font-family:var(--font-mono);font-size:.7rem;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--cobalt-bright)}
.thinking-card__title{font-family:var(--font-display);font-weight:300;font-size:1.5rem;line-height:1.18;letter-spacing:-.01em;color:var(--tx);margin:0}
.thinking-card__excerpt{font-family:var(--font-body);font-size:.95rem;line-height:1.6;color:var(--tx-mute);margin:0}
.thinking-card__read{font-family:var(--font-mono);font-size:.72rem;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--tx);margin-top:auto}

/* ============================ HOMEPAGE INTRO LEAD ============================ */
.intro-lead{padding:36px 0 16px}
.intro-lead__big{font-family:var(--font-display);font-weight:300;font-size:clamp(1.55rem,3.4vw,2.5rem);line-height:1.32;letter-spacing:-.015em;color:var(--cream);max-width:900px;margin:0}
.intro-lead__big .intro-lead__muted{color:var(--tx-mute)}
.intro-lead__sub{font-family:var(--font-body);font-size:clamp(1.02rem,1.5vw,1.16rem);line-height:1.62;color:var(--tx-mute);max-width:660px;margin:22px 0 0}

/* ============================ PROSE TABLES (articles) ============================ */
.prose table{width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:10px 0;font-size:.92rem}
.prose table th{font-family:var(--font-mono);font-weight:400;font-size:.66rem;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--cobalt-bright);text-align:left;padding:12px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--hair);vertical-align:bottom}
.prose table td{padding:12px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.07);color:var(--tx-mute);line-height:1.5;vertical-align:top}
.prose table td:first-child{color:var(--cream);font-weight:500}
@media(max-width:680px){.prose table,.prose tbody,.prose tr,.prose td{display:block;width:100%}.prose thead{display:none}.prose td{border:none;padding:3px 0}.prose tr{border-bottom:1px solid var(--hair);padding:12px 0}}

/* ============================ THINKING — stacked article cards ============================ */
.tstack{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:18px}
.tstack__card{display:grid;grid-template-columns:200px 1fr;gap:30px;align-items:center;padding:30px;border-radius:18px;text-decoration:none;color:inherit;transition:transform .5s var(--ease-out),border-color .4s var(--ease)}
.tstack__card:hover{transform:translateY(-3px)}
.tstack__thesis{font-family:var(--font-display);font-weight:300;font-size:1.5rem;line-height:1.1;letter-spacing:-.01em}
.tstack__thesis b{display:block;font-weight:300;color:var(--cobalt-bright)}
.tstack__meta{font-family:var(--font-mono);font-size:.68rem;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--cobalt-bright);margin:0 0 8px}
.tstack__title{font-family:var(--font-display);font-weight:300;font-size:1.4rem;line-height:1.2;letter-spacing:-.01em;color:var(--cream);margin:0 0 8px}
.tstack__excerpt{font-family:var(--font-body);font-size:.96rem;line-height:1.6;color:var(--tx-mute);margin:0 0 12px}
.tstack__foot{display:flex;gap:18px;align-items:center;font-family:var(--font-mono);font-size:.7rem;letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase}
.tstack__tag{color:var(--tx-faint)}
.tstack__read{color:var(--tx)}
@media(max-width:720px){.tstack__card{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:16px;padding:24px}}

/* ============================ CONTACT — routes, details, helpers ============================ */
.col{max-width:880px;margin:0 auto}
.cta-cluster .secondary,.secondary{font-family:var(--font-mono);font-size:.78rem;letter-spacing:.04em;color:var(--cobalt-bright);text-decoration:none}
.secondary:hover{text-decoration:underline}
.routes{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:20px;margin-top:42px}
@media(max-width:820px){.routes{grid-template-columns:1fr}}
.routes__item{padding:24px;border-radius:16px}
.routes__num{font-family:var(--font-mono);font-size:.7rem;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--cobalt-bright);margin:0 0 10px}
.routes__h3{font-family:var(--font-display);font-weight:400;font-size:1.15rem;color:var(--tx);margin:0 0 8px;letter-spacing:-.01em}
.routes__p{font-family:var(--font-body);font-size:.94rem;line-height:1.6;color:var(--tx-mute);margin:0}
.contact-details{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:22px;margin-top:36px;padding-top:28px;border-top:1px solid var(--hair)}
@media(max-width:820px){.contact-details{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:18px}}
.contact-details>div{color:var(--tx-mute);font-size:.98rem;line-height:1.6}
.contact-details strong{display:block;font-family:var(--font-mono);font-weight:400;font-size:.7rem;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--tx-faint);margin-bottom:8px}
.contact-details a{color:var(--cobalt-bright);text-decoration:none}
.contact-details a:hover{text-decoration:underline}