/* Holding site, 27 Oct 2026: sections after the opening. Black and white, one amber accent. */
:root{--paper:#f5f4f0;--pink:#0c0c0c;--pdim:rgba(12,12,12,.58);--amber:#c9902c;--hair:rgba(12,12,12,.14);--hairw:rgba(242,240,235,.16)}

/* opening: scroll cue on every screen, the Substack note inside the scene */
.cue{bottom:calc(64px + env(safe-area-inset-bottom));gap:12px;font-size:10.5px;color:var(--ink)}
.cue i{height:46px}
.cue span{padding-left:.3em}
.live{top:auto;max-width:none;animation:none;opacity:1;display:block;bottom:auto}
.live .live-in{display:block;opacity:0;transform:translateY(10px);transition:opacity 1.6s 2.4s,transform 1.8s 2.4s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.1,1)}
.ready .live .live-in{opacity:1;transform:none}
.live-label{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;font-family:"Plex Mono GP",ui-monospace,monospace;font-size:10.5px;letter-spacing:.2em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--dim);margin-bottom:10px}
.live-label::before{content:"";width:28px;height:1px;background:var(--amber)}
.live-date{font-size:inherit;letter-spacing:inherit;color:inherit}
.live-text{display:block;font-weight:300;font-stretch:78%;font-size:clamp(19px,1.7vw,26px);line-height:1.22;font-style:italic;text-shadow:0 0 8px #000,0 0 22px #000}
.live-text::before{content:"\201C"}.live-text::after{content:"\201D"}
.live.tight .live-label{margin-bottom:6px}.live.tight .live-text{font-size:16px}
.still .live .live-in{transition:none;opacity:1;transform:none}
@media (max-width:600px){.cue{display:flex;bottom:calc(30px + env(safe-area-inset-bottom))}.live-text{font-size:17px}.hud{display:none}}
@media (max-height:480px){.cue{display:flex;bottom:10px;left:auto;right:24px;transform:none}.cue i{height:26px}.hud-l{display:none}}

/* sections */
.sec{position:relative}
.sec .wrap{max-width:1280px;margin:0 auto;padding:clamp(88px,14vh,160px) clamp(20px,4vw,48px)}
.paper{background:var(--paper);color:var(--pink)}
.ink{background:#000;color:var(--ink)}
.paper .kicker{color:var(--pdim)}
.h2{font-weight:700;font-stretch:66%;font-size:clamp(36px,5.4vw,80px);line-height:.98;letter-spacing:-.012em;max-width:16em;text-wrap:balance}
.lede{font-weight:300;font-stretch:84%;font-size:clamp(18px,1.6vw,23px);line-height:1.42;max-width:38em;margin-top:clamp(20px,3vh,32px)}
.paper .lede{color:rgba(12,12,12,.8)}

/* the challenge: exam questions answered */
.cases{list-style:none;display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:0;margin-top:clamp(48px,8vh,88px);border-top:1px solid var(--hair)}
.case{padding:32px 32px 36px 0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--hair);display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:14px}
.case:not(:nth-child(3n+1)){padding-left:32px;border-left:1px solid var(--hair)}
.case-q{font-weight:600;font-stretch:72%;font-size:clamp(21px,1.75vw,27px);line-height:1.14;letter-spacing:-.004em}
.case-q::before{content:"\201C"}.case-q::after{content:"\201D"}
.case-who{font-family:"Plex Mono GP",ui-monospace,monospace;font-size:10.5px;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;line-height:1.6;color:var(--pdim)}
.case-changed{font-weight:400;font-stretch:88%;font-size:16px;line-height:1.45;margin-top:auto;padding-top:6px}
.cc-l{display:block;font-family:"Plex Mono GP",ui-monospace,monospace;font-size:10px;letter-spacing:.2em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--amber);margin-bottom:6px}
.src{margin-top:22px;font-size:13px;color:var(--pdim);font-stretch:88%}

/* clients: real marks, one ink, hairline grid */
.clientwall .wrap{padding-bottom:clamp(72px,11vh,130px)}
.clients-line{font-weight:300;font-stretch:84%;font-size:clamp(18px,1.6vw,23px);margin-bottom:clamp(28px,4vh,44px);color:rgba(12,12,12,.8)}
.cl-wall{margin-top:clamp(36px,5vh,56px);list-style:none;display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(6,1fr);border-top:1px solid var(--hair);border-left:1px solid var(--hair)}
.cl{height:clamp(104px,10vw,140px);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;border-right:1px solid var(--hair);border-bottom:1px solid var(--hair);padding:12px}
.cl img{display:block;max-width:100%;height:auto;opacity:.78;transition:opacity .5s}
.cl:hover img{opacity:1}

/* the work */
.steps{list-style:none;display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);margin-top:clamp(48px,8vh,88px);border-top:1px solid var(--hairw)}
.step{padding:30px 32px 40px 0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--hairw)}
.step:not(:nth-child(3n+1)){padding-left:32px;border-left:1px solid var(--hairw)}
.step-n{display:block;font-family:"Plex Mono GP",ui-monospace,monospace;font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.2em;color:var(--dim);margin-bottom:18px}
.step-h{font-weight:800;font-stretch:64%;font-size:clamp(26px,2.4vw,36px);line-height:1;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:-.005em;margin-bottom:14px}
.step-t{font-weight:300;font-stretch:86%;font-size:17px;line-height:1.45;color:rgba(242,240,235,.82);max-width:24em}
.disciplines{list-style:none;display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:10px 0;margin-top:clamp(40px,6vh,64px);font-family:"Plex Mono GP",ui-monospace,monospace;font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--dim)}
.disciplines li:not(:last-child)::after{content:"\00B7";margin:0 .9em;color:rgba(242,240,235,.35)}

/* the expert network: names drawn into a ring around the challenge as you scroll */
.net-track{position:relative;height:260vh}
.net-stage{position:sticky;top:0;height:100vh;height:100svh;overflow:hidden;display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(300px,5fr) 7fr;align-items:center;gap:clamp(24px,4vw,64px);max-width:1280px;margin:0 auto;padding:0 clamp(20px,4vw,48px)}
.net-field{position:relative;height:min(78vh,720px);height:min(78svh,720px)}
.net-core{position:absolute;left:50%;top:50%;transform:translate(-50%,-50%);font-weight:800;font-stretch:64%;text-transform:uppercase;font-size:clamp(20px,2.2vw,32px);letter-spacing:.02em;white-space:nowrap;z-index:2}
.net-ring{position:absolute;left:50%;top:50%;width:var(--rd,300px);height:var(--rd,300px);transform:translate(-50%,-50%);overflow:visible;opacity:0;pointer-events:none}
.net-ring ellipse{fill:none;stroke:var(--amber);stroke-width:1;vector-effect:non-scaling-stroke}
.net-names{list-style:none;position:absolute;inset:0}
.xn{position:absolute;left:0;top:0;white-space:nowrap;font-family:"Plex Mono GP",ui-monospace,monospace;font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:rgba(242,240,235,.5);will-change:transform,opacity}
.xn.pick{color:var(--ink)}

/* the Player section */
.player-sec{max-width:none;padding:0 0 clamp(64px,10vh,120px);margin:0}
.player-sec .wrap{padding-bottom:clamp(32px,5vh,56px)}
.player-sec .exhibit{max-width:1328px;margin:0 auto;scroll-margin-top:12px}
.player-sec .kicker{margin-bottom:28px}

/* the craft */
.craft .product-list{margin-top:clamp(48px,8vh,88px)}
.craft .pname{font-size:clamp(36px,6.4vw,100px)}
.pimg{flex:0 0 auto;width:min(360px,40%);height:auto;margin-bottom:30px;opacity:0;transform:translateY(12px);transition:opacity .8s .2s,transform 1s .2s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.1,1)}
.product.open .pimg{opacity:1;transform:none}
.maker{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:clamp(20px,3vw,40px);margin-top:clamp(64px,10vh,120px)}
.maker-fp{width:clamp(88px,9vw,132px);height:auto;flex:0 0 auto;overflow:visible}
.maker-t{font-weight:300;font-stretch:72%;font-size:clamp(26px,3vw,44px);line-height:1}
.maker-k{display:block;font-family:"Plex Mono GP",ui-monospace,monospace;font-size:10.5px;letter-spacing:.22em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--dim);margin-bottom:12px}

/* contact */
.contact-card{margin-top:clamp(32px,5vh,56px);border-top:1px solid var(--hair);padding-top:28px;display:grid;gap:6px}
.cname{font-weight:800;font-stretch:66%;font-size:clamp(26px,2.6vw,38px);text-transform:uppercase;line-height:1}
.crole{font-family:"Plex Mono GP",ui-monospace,monospace;font-size:10.5px;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--pdim);margin-bottom:14px}
.cline{font-weight:400;font-stretch:88%;font-size:clamp(18px,1.5vw,22px)}
.cline a{color:inherit;text-decoration:none;border-bottom:1px solid var(--hair);transition:border-color .3s}
.cline a:hover,.cline a:focus-visible{border-color:var(--pink)}
.paper a:focus-visible{outline:1px solid var(--pink);outline-offset:4px}
.more{margin-top:clamp(56px,9vh,96px);font-weight:300;font-stretch:84%;font-size:clamp(18px,1.6vw,23px);color:rgba(12,12,12,.75)}

/* footer: the family, at the very bottom */
.foot{background:#000;color:var(--ink);padding:0 clamp(20px,4vw,48px) calc(28px + env(safe-area-inset-bottom))}
.foot .suite{max-width:1080px;margin:0 auto;border-top:0;--u:.78}
.foot .suite-link{padding:clamp(40px,6vh,64px) 8px 4px;gap:16px}
.foot-line{max-width:1080px;margin:clamp(32px,5vh,52px) auto 0;padding-top:20px;border-top:1px solid var(--hairw);display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:16px;font-family:"Plex Mono GP",ui-monospace,monospace;font-size:10px;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--dim)}
.prev{color:var(--dim);text-decoration:none;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(242,240,235,.25)}
.prev:hover,.prev:focus-visible{color:var(--ink);border-color:var(--ink)}

@media (max-width:1000px){
  .cases,.steps{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
  .case:not(:nth-child(3n+1)),.step:not(:nth-child(3n+1)){padding-left:0;border-left:0}
  .case:nth-child(2n),.step:nth-child(2n){padding-left:28px;border-left:1px solid var(--hair)}
  .step:nth-child(2n){border-left-color:var(--hairw)}
  .case{padding-right:28px}.step{padding-right:28px}
  .cl-wall{grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr)}
  .net-stage{grid-template-columns:1fr;grid-template-rows:auto 1fr;align-content:center;gap:12px;padding-top:max(56px,7vh);padding-bottom:4vh}
  .net-field{height:auto;min-height:0}
  .net-copy .lede{font-size:16px;margin-top:12px}
}
@media (max-width:600px){
  .cases,.steps{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .case,.step,.case:nth-child(2n),.step:nth-child(2n){padding:26px 0 30px;border-left:0}
  .cl-wall{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr)}
  .cl{height:92px;padding:10px}
  .cl img{transform:scale(.82)}
  .net-copy .h2{font-size:32px}
  .net-copy .lede{font-size:15px;line-height:1.38}
  .xn{font-size:9.5px;letter-spacing:.1em}
  .pimg{width:100%;max-width:420px}
  .maker{gap:18px}
  .foot .suite{--u:.6}
  .foot-line{flex-direction:column;align-items:flex-start;gap:12px}
}
@media (max-height:500px) and (orientation:landscape){
  .net-stage{grid-template-columns:5fr 6fr;grid-template-rows:none;padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0}
  .net-copy .h2{font-size:28px}.net-copy .lede{font-size:14px;margin-top:10px}
  .net-field{height:86vh;height:86svh}
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.pimg,.live .live-in{transition:none}}

/* the Player's own typefaces, so the site and the Player read as one family */
@font-face{font-family:"Anton P";src:url("player/fonts/Anton-400.woff2") format("woff2");font-weight:400;font-display:swap}
@font-face{font-family:"Inter P";src:url("player/fonts/Inter-400.woff2") format("woff2");font-weight:400;font-display:swap}
@font-face{font-family:"Inter P";src:url("player/fonts/Inter-600.woff2") format("woff2");font-weight:600;font-display:swap}
@font-face{font-family:"Plex P";src:url("player/fonts/IBMPlexMono-400.woff2") format("woff2");font-weight:400;font-display:swap}
@font-face{font-family:"Plex P";src:url("player/fonts/IBMPlexMono-500.woff2") format("woff2");font-weight:500;font-display:swap}
.sec .kicker,.foot .kicker{font-family:"Plex P",ui-monospace,monospace;font-weight:500}
.h2{font-family:"Anton P","Archivo GP",Impact,sans-serif;font-weight:400;font-stretch:normal;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.004em;line-height:1.02;font-size:clamp(34px,4.8vw,72px)}
.h2 sup{font-size:.3em;vertical-align:top;position:relative;top:.3em;margin-left:.1em;font-family:"Inter P",sans-serif}
.lede,.step-t,.cline,.more,.clients-line{font-family:"Inter P","Archivo GP",sans-serif;font-stretch:normal;font-weight:400}
.lede{font-size:clamp(17px,1.4vw,21px);line-height:1.5}
.step-h,.cname{font-family:"Anton P","Archivo GP",sans-serif;font-weight:400;font-stretch:normal;letter-spacing:.01em}
.step-n,.crole,.disciplines,.maker-k,.foot-line,.ref-count{font-family:"Plex P",ui-monospace,monospace}
.pdef{font-family:"Inter P",sans-serif;font-stretch:normal;font-weight:400;font-size:clamp(18px,1.6vw,24px);line-height:1.35}
.maker-t{font-family:"Anton P",sans-serif;font-weight:400;font-stretch:normal;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.01em}
.h2.home{max-width:13em}
.hint-t{display:none}
@media (hover:none){.hint-h{display:none}.hint-t{display:inline}}

/* clients: hover (or tap) a mark and its exam question appears in the Player's black callout */
.cl{position:relative;outline:none}
.cl.has{cursor:pointer}
.cl.has::after{content:"";position:absolute;right:10px;top:10px;width:5px;height:5px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--amber);opacity:.85}
.call{position:absolute;left:-1px;top:-1px;width:calc(200% + 1px);min-height:calc(100% + 2px);z-index:5;background:#000;color:var(--ink);padding:18px 20px 20px;
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:9px;opacity:0;visibility:hidden;transform:translateY(8px);transition:opacity .35s,transform .45s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.1,1),visibility 0s .45s;box-shadow:0 18px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.28)}
.cl:nth-child(6n) .call,.cl:nth-child(6n-1) .call{left:auto;right:-1px}
.cl.has:hover .call,.cl.has:focus .call,.cl.has.open .call{opacity:1;visibility:visible;transform:none;transition:opacity .35s,transform .45s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.1,1),visibility 0s}
.call-k{font-family:"Plex P",monospace;font-weight:500;font-size:10px;letter-spacing:.2em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--amber)}
.call-q{font-family:"Anton P",sans-serif;text-transform:uppercase;font-size:clamp(17px,1.35vw,21px);line-height:1.08;letter-spacing:.01em}
.call-c{font-family:"Inter P",sans-serif;font-size:13.5px;line-height:1.42;color:rgba(242,240,235,.86)}
.call-c span{display:block;font-family:"Plex P",monospace;font-size:9.5px;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--dim);margin-bottom:3px}
.call-w{font-family:"Plex P",monospace;font-size:9.5px;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--dim);line-height:1.5;margin-top:auto;padding-top:4px;border-top:1px solid var(--hairw)}
.cl.has:focus-visible{box-shadow:inset 0 0 0 1px var(--pink)}

/* references: one at a time, slow, on black */
.refs .wrap{padding-top:clamp(80px,12vh,140px);padding-bottom:clamp(80px,12vh,140px)}
.ref-stage{position:relative;display:grid;margin-top:8px;min-height:clamp(220px,30vh,320px)}
.ref{grid-area:1/1;margin:0;opacity:0;visibility:hidden;transform:translateY(10px);transition:opacity .9s,transform 1.1s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.1,1),visibility 0s 1.1s;align-self:center}
.ref.on{opacity:1;visibility:visible;transform:none;transition:opacity .9s .25s,transform 1.1s .25s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.1,1),visibility 0s}
.ref-q{font-family:"Inter P",sans-serif;font-weight:400;font-size:clamp(22px,2.6vw,40px);line-height:1.28;letter-spacing:-.01em;max-width:30em;text-wrap:pretty}
.ref-q::before{content:"\201C"}.ref-q::after{content:"\201D"}
.ref-w{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:6px 16px;align-items:baseline;margin-top:26px;font-family:"Plex P",monospace;font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase}
.ref-n{color:var(--ink);font-weight:500}.ref-r{color:var(--dim)}
.ref-nav{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:14px;margin-top:clamp(32px,5vh,52px)}
.ref-b{all:unset;width:40px;height:40px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;border:1px solid rgba(242,240,235,.3);border-radius:50%;cursor:pointer;transition:border-color .3s,background .3s}
.ref-b:hover,.ref-b:focus-visible{border-color:var(--ink);background:rgba(242,240,235,.08)}
.ref-b svg{width:16px;height:16px;fill:none;stroke:var(--ink);stroke-width:1.4}
.ref-count{font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.18em;color:var(--dim);min-width:5.5em;text-align:center}
.ref-bar{flex:1;max-width:220px;height:1px;background:rgba(242,240,235,.18);position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.ref-bar i{position:absolute;inset:0;background:var(--amber);transform-origin:left;transform:scaleX(0)}

/* the work, on paper */
.work .steps{border-top-color:var(--hair)}
.work .step{border-bottom-color:var(--hair)}
.work .step:not(:nth-child(3n+1)){border-left-color:var(--hair)}
.work .step-n,.work .disciplines{color:var(--pdim)}
.work .step-t{color:rgba(12,12,12,.8)}
.work .disciplines li:not(:last-child)::after{color:rgba(12,12,12,.3)}
@media (max-width:1000px){.work .step:nth-child(2n){border-left-color:var(--hair)}.cl:nth-child(6n) .call,.cl:nth-child(6n-1) .call{left:-1px;right:auto}.cl:nth-child(4n) .call{left:auto;right:-1px}}
@media (max-width:600px){
  .cl:nth-child(4n) .call{left:-1px;right:auto}
  .call{width:calc(300% + 2px)}
  .cl:nth-child(3n+2) .call{left:calc(-100% - 1px)}
  .cl:nth-child(3n) .call{left:calc(-200% - 1px)}
  .ref-q{font-size:21px}
  .ref-stage{min-height:300px}
}

/* 27 Oct: the marks carry their own names; Mezzanine wordmark legible on phone */
.foot .suite-name{position:absolute!important;width:1px;height:1px;overflow:hidden;clip:rect(0 0 0 0);white-space:nowrap}
@media (max-width:600px){.foot .suite-item:last-child .suite-mark img{height:14px!important;width:auto!important;max-width:none}.foot .suite-item:nth-child(3) .suite-mark img{height:26px!important;width:auto!important}}

/* 27 Oct pass 3 (John 12:15, "more exciting and more valuable"): the wall leads with a live case.
   One black case card in the Player's callout style cycles through the client questions; the matching mark lights up. */
.clientwall .call{display:none!important}
.cw{display:block}
.xc{position:relative;margin-top:clamp(22px,3vh,34px);background:#000;color:#f2f0eb;padding:clamp(20px,2.2vw,30px) clamp(20px,2.4vw,32px) clamp(22px,2.4vw,30px);min-height:clamp(250px,30vh,300px);display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:12px;overflow:hidden}
.xc-top{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:baseline;font-family:"Plex P",monospace;font-weight:500;font-size:10.5px;letter-spacing:.2em;text-transform:uppercase}
.xc-k{color:var(--amber)}
.xc-n{color:rgba(242,240,235,.5)}
.xc-q{font-family:"Anton P",sans-serif;text-transform:uppercase;font-size:clamp(26px,2.5vw,40px);line-height:1.04;letter-spacing:.005em;text-wrap:balance;max-width:20ch}
.xc-c{font-family:"Inter P",sans-serif;font-size:clamp(14px,1.05vw,16px);line-height:1.45;color:rgba(242,240,235,.88);max-width:46ch}
.xc-c span{display:block;font-family:"Plex P",monospace;font-size:10px;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;color:rgba(242,240,235,.5);margin-bottom:4px}
.xc-c em{font-style:normal}
.xc-w{margin-top:auto;padding-top:10px;border-top:1px solid rgba(242,240,235,.16);font-family:"Plex P",monospace;font-size:10px;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;color:rgba(242,240,235,.62);line-height:1.5}
.xc-bar{position:absolute;left:0;right:0;bottom:0;height:2px;background:rgba(242,240,235,.08)}
.xc-bar i{display:block;height:100%;width:0;background:var(--amber)}
.xc .sw{transition:opacity .45s ease,transform .6s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.1,1)}
.xc.swap .sw{opacity:0;transform:translateY(6px)}
.xc-hint{margin-top:12px;font-family:"Plex P",monospace;font-size:10px;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--pdim)}
.cl{transition:background-color .45s ease}
.cl img{transition:opacity .45s,filter .45s}
.cl.on{background:#000}
.cl.on img{filter:invert(1);opacity:1}
.cl.has.on::after{opacity:1}
@media (min-width:1000px){
  .cw{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr) minmax(0,1.08fr);gap:clamp(40px,4.4vw,72px);align-items:start}
  .cw-l{position:sticky;top:clamp(24px,6vh,64px)}
  .cw .cl-wall{margin-top:clamp(8px,1.4vh,18px);grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr)}
  .cw .cl{height:clamp(86px,10.4vh,112px)}
  .cw .cl:nth-child(n){}
}
@media (max-width:600px){
  .xc{min-height:270px}
  .xc-q{font-size:27px}
}

/* first screen (John 12:47): one row of client marks, edge to edge along the bottom, small; SCROLL sits below it. Fades as the gearbox moves. */
.ostrip{position:absolute;z-index:6;left:0;right:0;bottom:clamp(44px,7vh,64px);display:block;text-decoration:none;opacity:var(--os,1);overflow:hidden}
.ostrip-m{list-style:none;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:clamp(12px,1.6vw,26px);padding:0 clamp(24px,5vw,72px);margin:0}
.ostrip-m li{flex:0 0 auto;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center}
.ostrip-m img{display:block;height:auto;max-height:17px;max-width:clamp(34px,3.6vw,58px);width:auto;object-fit:contain;filter:invert(1);opacity:.55;transition:opacity .3s}
.ostrip-m img[src*="rolls-royce"]{max-height:26px}
.ostrip-m img[src*="mercedes"],.ostrip-m img[src*="bt."],.ostrip-m img[src*="hp."],.ostrip-m img[src*="pg."]{max-height:22px}
.ostrip:hover .ostrip-m img{opacity:.85}
.cue{bottom:10px!important}
.cue i{height:22px!important}
/* narrow screens: the same row as a slow, continuous ticker (a second copy follows the first) */
@media (max-width:900px){
  .ostrip-m{justify-content:flex-start;gap:26px;padding:0;width:max-content;animation:otick 46s linear infinite}
  .ostrip-m img{max-height:15px;max-width:52px}
  .ostrip-m img[src*="rolls-royce"]{max-height:22px}
}
@keyframes otick{from{transform:translateX(0)}to{transform:translateX(-50%)}}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.ostrip-m{animation:none;flex-wrap:wrap;justify-content:center;width:auto;padding:0 20px;row-gap:10px}}
@media (max-height:500px){.ostrip{bottom:34px}.ostrip-m img{max-height:13px}.cue{display:none!important}}

/* phone portrait: the network field had no height (absolute names only), so the scene collapsed to one line */
@media (max-width:1000px) and (orientation:portrait){
  .net-stage{align-content:start}
  .net-field{height:54vh;height:54svh;min-height:340px}
}

@media (min-width:901px){.ostrip-m li.dup{display:none}}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.ostrip-m li.dup{display:none}}

/* pass 5: a shorter opening track; the scene ends on "The hand leaves evidence" and the next section rises straight up over it */
.opening{height:400vh}

/* pass 5: only logos with a story look interactive */
.cl:not(.has){cursor:default}
.cl:not(.has):hover img{opacity:.78}
.cl.has:hover img{opacity:1}
.xc.held .xc-bar i{opacity:.35}

/* pass 5 (John 13:08): more logos, smaller and subtler; every logo has a plate, quiet where no story yet */
.cl.has.quiet::after{display:none}
.xc.quiet .xc-c span{display:none}
.xc.quiet .xc-q{color:rgba(242,240,235,.92)}
.xc.quiet .xc-c{color:rgba(242,240,235,.6)}
.cl img{opacity:.6}
.cl.has:not(.quiet) img{opacity:.72}
@media (min-width:1000px){
  .cw .cl-wall{grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr)}
  .cw .cl{height:clamp(76px,9vh,96px);padding:14px}
  .cw .cl img{transform:scale(.72)}
}
@media (max-width:999px){
  .cl-wall{grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr)!important}
  .cl{height:72px!important;padding:8px!important}
  .cl img{transform:scale(.7)!important}
}

/* pass 5 (John 13:08): fixed quote stage, quieter black-to-paper grade, italic house quote, stronger controls */
.refs{background:linear-gradient(to bottom,#f2f0eb 0%,#000 13%,#000 82%,#f2f0eb 100%)!important}
.ref-stage{height:clamp(310px,42vh,410px);min-height:0;display:grid;align-items:center}
.ref{align-self:center;max-height:100%;overflow:hidden}
.ref-q{font-family:"Inter P",sans-serif;font-style:italic;font-weight:400;line-height:1.24;font-size:clamp(24px,2.4vw,34px);max-width:34em}
.ref-w{font-size:12px;line-height:1.4}
.ref-r{color:rgba(242,240,235,.72)}
.ref-b{border-color:rgba(204,146,51,.75);background:rgba(204,146,51,.08)}
.ref-b svg{stroke:var(--amber);stroke-width:1.9}
.ref-b:hover,.ref-b:focus-visible{border-color:var(--amber);background:rgba(204,146,51,.2)}
@media (max-width:600px){.ref-stage{height:300px}.ref-q{font-size:clamp(20px,5vw,24px)}.ref-w{font-size:11.5px}.refs{background:linear-gradient(to bottom,#f2f0eb 0%,#000 10%,#000 90%,#f2f0eb 100%)!important}}

/* pass 5 (John 13:08): the work as a value chain that grows and lights up as you read down */
.vc{position:relative;margin-top:clamp(44px,7vh,80px)}
.vc-steps{list-style:none;display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(7,minmax(0,1fr));gap:clamp(14px,1.6vw,26px);margin:0;padding:0;position:relative;z-index:1}
.vc-line{position:absolute;left:0;right:0;top:9px;height:1px;background:var(--hair)}
.vc-line i{position:absolute;left:0;top:-0.5px;height:2px;width:100%;background:var(--amber);transform-origin:left;transform:scaleX(var(--vc,0))}
.vc-dot{display:block;width:19px;height:19px;border-radius:50%;border:1px solid rgba(12,12,12,.35);background:#f2f0eb;position:relative;margin-bottom:20px;transition:border-color .5s,background .5s,box-shadow .6s}
.vc-dot i{position:absolute;inset:5px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--amber);transform:scale(0);transition:transform .5s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.1,1)}
.vc-n{display:block;font-family:"Plex P",monospace;font-size:10.5px;letter-spacing:.2em;color:var(--pdim);margin-bottom:10px;transition:color .5s}
.vc-h{font-family:"Anton P",sans-serif;font-weight:400;text-transform:uppercase;font-size:clamp(19px,1.7vw,26px);line-height:1.02;letter-spacing:.01em;margin-bottom:10px;color:rgba(12,12,12,.38);transition:color .6s}
.vc-t{font-family:"Inter P",sans-serif;font-size:clamp(13.5px,1vw,15px);line-height:1.45;color:rgba(12,12,12,.4);transition:color .6s}
.vc-s.lit .vc-dot{border-color:var(--amber);box-shadow:0 0 0 6px rgba(204,146,51,.12)}
.vc-s.lit .vc-dot i{transform:scale(1)}
.vc-s.lit .vc-n{color:var(--amber)}
.vc-s.lit .vc-h{color:#0c0c0c}
.vc-s.lit .vc-t{color:rgba(12,12,12,.82)}
@media (max-width:999px){
  .vc-steps{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:0;padding-left:40px}
  .vc-line{left:9px;right:auto;top:0;bottom:0;width:1px;height:auto}
  .vc-line i{left:-0.5px;top:0;width:2px;height:100%;transform-origin:top;transform:scaleY(var(--vc,0))}
  .vc-s{position:relative;padding:0 0 26px}
  .vc-dot{position:absolute;left:-40px;top:2px;margin:0}
  .vc-n{margin-bottom:6px}
  .vc-h{font-size:24px;margin-bottom:6px}
  .vc-t{font-size:15px;max-width:34em}
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.vc-s .vc-h{color:#0c0c0c}.vc-s .vc-t{color:rgba(12,12,12,.82)}}
.toolstrip{display:flex;align-items:center;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:14px clamp(22px,3vw,44px);margin-top:clamp(36px,5vh,56px);padding-top:22px;border-top:1px solid var(--hair)}
.toolstrip-k{font-family:"Plex P",monospace;font-size:10.5px;letter-spacing:.2em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--pdim);margin-right:auto}
.toolstrip a{display:block;opacity:.62;transition:opacity .3s}
.toolstrip a:hover{opacity:1}
.toolstrip img{display:block;height:22px;width:auto;filter:invert(1)}
.toolstrip img.mz{height:10px}
@media (max-width:600px){.toolstrip-k{width:100%;margin:0 0 2px}.toolstrip img{height:18px}.toolstrip img.mz{height:9px}}

/* pass 5 (John 13:08/13:12/13:20): the expert network as a quiet symbolic knowledge graph, not a pinned scene */
.netg-wrap{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,5fr) minmax(0,6fr);gap:clamp(32px,5vw,80px);align-items:center;padding-top:clamp(72px,11vh,130px);padding-bottom:clamp(72px,11vh,130px)}
.netg-logo{display:block;height:clamp(26px,2.4vw,34px);width:auto;margin-bottom:clamp(22px,3vh,34px);opacity:.92}
.netg-copy .h2{font-size:clamp(34px,3.6vw,56px)}
.netg-dry{margin-top:14px;color:rgba(242,240,235,.62)}
.netg-more{margin-top:clamp(20px,3vh,30px);font-family:"Plex P",monospace;font-size:10.5px;letter-spacing:.2em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--amber)}
.netg-fig{margin:0}
.netg-svg{display:block;width:100%;height:auto;max-height:78vh;overflow:visible}
.netg-svg .ng-l{stroke:rgba(242,240,235,.1);stroke-width:1;vector-effect:non-scaling-stroke}
.netg-svg .ng-p{stroke:var(--amber);stroke-width:1.6;vector-effect:non-scaling-stroke;fill:none}
.netg-svg .ng-n circle{fill:#000;stroke:rgba(242,240,235,.45);stroke-width:1;vector-effect:non-scaling-stroke;transition:fill .5s,stroke .5s}
.netg-svg .ng-n text{font-family:"Plex P",monospace;font-size:15px;letter-spacing:.06em;text-transform:uppercase;fill:rgba(242,240,235,.5);transition:fill .5s}
.netg-svg .ng-n.lit circle{fill:var(--amber);stroke:var(--amber)}
.netg-svg .ng-n.lit text{fill:#f2f0eb}
.netg-svg .ng-core{font-family:"Anton P",sans-serif;font-size:22px;letter-spacing:.04em;text-transform:uppercase;fill:#f2f0eb}
.netg-svg .ng-core-ring{fill:none;stroke:var(--amber);stroke-width:1;vector-effect:non-scaling-stroke;opacity:calc(.35 + .65 * var(--ng,0))}
@media (max-width:999px){
  .netg-wrap{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:26px}
  .netg-svg{max-height:none}
  .netg-svg .ng-n text{font-size:19px}
  .netg-svg .ng-core{font-size:26px}
}

/* P1 27 Oct (John 13:28): scroll moves at once, no shadow on the hand line, less black */
html{scroll-behavior:auto}
.opening{height:240vh}
.second{text-shadow:none}
.dark{display:none}
@media (max-width:700px){.opening{height:220vh}}

/* P2.1 27 Oct: direct contact and Ask John */
.cask{margin-top:14px;display:flex;align-items:baseline;gap:14px;flex-wrap:wrap}
.cask-k{font-family:"Plex P",ui-monospace,monospace;font-size:10.5px;letter-spacing:.2em;text-transform:uppercase;opacity:.6}
.cask a{border-bottom-color:var(--amber)}

/* P2.3 27 Oct: the real Group Partners logo in the black of the front screen, small and quiet */
.gp-front{position:absolute;left:0;bottom:100%;margin-bottom:clamp(22px,4vh,40px);height:clamp(26px,3.2vw,44px);width:auto;opacity:0;transition:opacity 1.2s ease;pointer-events:none}
.ready .gp-front{opacity:.92}

/* P2.7 27 Oct: the tools in cinemascope, same height, wider */
.craft .pb-inner{flex-direction:column;align-items:flex-start;gap:clamp(14px,2vh,22px)}
.craft .pimg{width:min(100%,980px);max-width:none;aspect-ratio:2.39/1;object-fit:cover;object-position:50% 45%;margin-bottom:34px}

/* POLISH 29 Oct item 1 (John 27 Oct 13:28, again 28 Oct): no dark overlay over "The hand leaves evidence", less black at the edges */
.zscrim{display:none!important}
.second{text-shadow:0 1px 2px rgba(0,0,0,.45)}
.scrim{background:linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0,0,0,.78) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,.3) 9%, rgba(0,0,0,0) 18%),
   linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(0,0,0,.6) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0) 11%),
   radial-gradient(ellipse 125% 95% at 60% 50%, rgba(0,0,0,0) 62%, rgba(0,0,0,.45) 100%)}

/* POLISH 29 Oct items 2 and 3: SVT pictures straight from the Player plates (no mock-ups, no browser), FS drum close up */
.craft .pduo{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:clamp(8px,1.2vw,14px);width:min(100%,980px);margin:calc(-34px + clamp(8px,1.2vw,14px)) 0 34px}
.craft .pduo img{display:block;width:100%;height:auto;aspect-ratio:3/2;object-fit:cover}
.craft .pimg-fs{object-position:50% 60%}
@media (max-width:560px){.craft .pduo{gap:6px}}

/* POLISH 29 Oct item 5: phone pass */
@media (max-width:700px){.netg-svg .ng-n text{font-size:18px}}
@media (max-width:700px){.netg-svg{width:94%;margin:0 auto}}
@media (max-width:700px){.netg-svg .ng-n text{font-size:20px}.netg-wrap{padding-bottom:56px}#player .wrap{padding-top:64px}}
@media (max-height:500px) and (orientation:landscape){.netg-svg{max-height:86vh;width:auto;max-width:100%;margin:0 auto}}
@media (min-width:1000px){.netg-fig{padding-right:13%}}

/* ---------- PHONE FIX 29 Oct: Ask John opens here and answers in place (askjohn.js). Same voice and bank as the Player's drawer ---------- */
.cask a[data-askjohn]{display:inline-block;padding:10px 0;margin:-10px 0;-webkit-tap-highlight-color:transparent;touch-action:manipulation}
html.aj-lock,html.aj-lock body{overflow:hidden}
.ajp{position:fixed;inset:0;z-index:10000;background:rgba(0,0,0,.55);opacity:1;visibility:visible;transition:opacity .4s ease}
.ajp:not(.on){opacity:0;visibility:hidden;pointer-events:none;transition:opacity .4s ease,visibility 0s .45s}
.ajc{position:absolute;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;width:min(440px,100vw);box-sizing:border-box;overflow-y:auto;-webkit-overflow-scrolling:touch;overscroll-behavior:contain;background:#000;color:#e9e8e3;border-left:1px solid #2a2a2a;outline:none;transform:translate3d(0,0,0);transition:transform .55s cubic-bezier(.22,.61,.24,1);will-change:transform}
.ajp:not(.on) .ajc{transform:translate3d(102%,0,0)}
.ajh{position:sticky;top:0;z-index:1;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:12px;padding:calc(env(safe-area-inset-top) + 8px) 12px 8px 26px;background:#000;border-bottom:1px solid #262626;font:400 10.5px/1.3 "Plex Mono GP",ui-monospace,monospace;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#9a9a96}
.ajx{width:44px;height:44px;flex:none;border:0;background:transparent;font:300 30px/1 "Archivo GP",Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;color:#cfcfcb;cursor:pointer;touch-action:manipulation}
.ajbd{padding:26px 26px calc(env(safe-area-inset-bottom) + 30px)}
.ajt{margin:0 0 12px;font:500 clamp(30px,3vw,40px)/1 "Archivo GP",Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-stretch:72%;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.005em;color:#fff}
.aji{margin:0 0 20px;font:300 15px/1.5 "Archivo GP",Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;color:#c9c8c2}
.ajf{display:flex;gap:8px;margin:0}
.ajf input{flex:1;min-width:0;height:48px;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0 14px;border:1px solid #444;border-radius:2px;background:#111;color:#fff;font:400 16px "Archivo GP",Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;-webkit-appearance:none;appearance:none}
.ajf input::placeholder{color:#77766f}
.ajf input:focus{outline:none;border-color:#9a9a96}
.ajf button{flex:none;height:48px;padding:0 18px;border:1px solid #e9e8e3;border-radius:2px;background:#e9e8e3;color:#000;font:400 11px/1 "Plex Mono GP",ui-monospace,monospace;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;cursor:pointer;touch-action:manipulation}
.aja{margin-top:22px}
.aja:empty{display:none}
.aja .aq{margin:0 0 10px;font:400 11px/1.5 "Plex Mono GP",ui-monospace,monospace;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#8d8c86}
.aja .aa{margin:0;font:300 17px/1.55 "Archivo GP",Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;color:#f2f0eb}
.aja .aa a{color:#f2f0eb;text-decoration:underline;text-underline-offset:3px}
.aja .as{margin:12px 0 0;font:italic 300 15px/1.4 "Archivo GP",Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;color:#9a9a96}
.ajth{margin:28px 0 10px;font:400 10.5px/1.4 "Plex Mono GP",ui-monospace,monospace;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#8d8c86}
.ajs{list-style:none;margin:0;padding:0;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:8px}
.ajs button{display:block;width:100%;text-align:left;min-height:44px;padding:11px 14px;border:1px solid #333;border-radius:2px;background:transparent;color:#e9e8e3;font:300 15px/1.35 "Archivo GP",Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;cursor:pointer;touch-action:manipulation}
.ajs button:active{background:#141414}
.ajn{margin:24px 0 0;font:300 13px/1.5 "Archivo GP",Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;color:#8d8c86}
.ajr{display:inline-block;margin-top:18px;padding:8px 0;font:400 10.5px/1.4 "Plex Mono GP",ui-monospace,monospace;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#e9e8e3;text-decoration:none;border-bottom:1px solid #555}
.ajsr{position:absolute;width:1px;height:1px;overflow:hidden;clip:rect(0 0 0 0);white-space:nowrap}
.ajp button:focus-visible,.ajp a:focus-visible,.ajp input:focus-visible{outline:2px solid #e9e8e3;outline-offset:2px}
@media (max-width:700px){.ajc{width:100vw;border-left:0}.ajh{padding-left:20px}.ajbd{padding:22px 20px calc(env(safe-area-inset-bottom) + 28px)}}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.ajp,.ajc{transition:none!important}}

/* ---------- PHONE FIX 29 Oct: smoother motion on touch screens (transform and opacity only) ---------- */
/* What we make: every item stands open on a phone (script.js), so no height changes while scrolling; its contents fade up once */
.product-list.tp .product-body{transition:none}
.product-list.tp .pb-inner{transition:opacity .8s ease,transform 1s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.1,1)}
.product-list.tp .product:not(.seen) .pb-inner{opacity:0;transform:translate3d(0,18px,0)}
.product-list.tp .product:not(.seen) .pvis{stroke-dashoffset:700}
/* the passing light on the opening moves by transform on touch screens (script.js), not by repainting its background */
.tm .sweep{right:auto;width:260%;background-size:100% 100%;background-position:0 0;will-change:transform;transform:translate3d(-76.923%,0,0)}
.tm .statement{will-change:opacity,transform}
.tm .second{will-change:opacity,transform}
/* the client cycle's progress line grows by transform, not by width (site.js) */
.xc-bar i{width:100%!important;transform-origin:0 50%;transform:scaleX(0)}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  .product-body,.pb-inner,.pdef,.pimg,.pvis,.plus::before,.plus::after,.xc,.xc *,.ref,.call,.cl *,.gp-front{transition:none!important;animation:none!important}
  .product-list.tp .product:not(.seen) .pb-inner{opacity:1;transform:none}
}

/* Ask John drawer: the answer and the suggestions set as in the Player's drawer */
.aja .aa{border-left:2px solid var(--amber,#c8892f);padding-left:16px}
.aja .as{margin:12px 0 0 18px;font:400 10.5px/1.4 "Plex Mono GP",ui-monospace,monospace;font-style:normal;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--amber,#c8892f)}
.ajs{gap:0;border-top:1px solid #2a2a2a}
.ajs button{border:0;border-bottom:1px solid #2a2a2a;border-radius:0;padding:12px 0}

/* ===== BATCH 29 Oct 2026 (John's desktop notes 09:13 + mobile note 11:08) ===== */
/* 2 + 4: every black/white change is a soft, eased blur, not a straight edge; the white to black vignette starts higher */
.sec>.wrap{position:relative;z-index:1}
.refs{background:#000!important}
#clients{--su:clamp(40px,7vh,90px);--sd:clamp(120px,18vh,200px)}
#clients::before{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;right:0;top:calc(-1 * var(--su));height:calc(var(--su) + var(--sd));pointer-events:none;z-index:0;background:linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(0,0,0,0) 0, #000 var(--su), color-mix(in srgb, var(--paper) 0%, #000) calc(var(--su) + var(--sd) * 0.000), color-mix(in srgb, var(--paper) 3%, #000) calc(var(--su) + var(--sd) * 0.111), color-mix(in srgb, var(--paper) 13%, #000) calc(var(--su) + var(--sd) * 0.222), color-mix(in srgb, var(--paper) 26%, #000) calc(var(--su) + var(--sd) * 0.333), color-mix(in srgb, var(--paper) 42%, #000) calc(var(--su) + var(--sd) * 0.444), color-mix(in srgb, var(--paper) 58%, #000) calc(var(--su) + var(--sd) * 0.556), color-mix(in srgb, var(--paper) 74%, #000) calc(var(--su) + var(--sd) * 0.667), color-mix(in srgb, var(--paper) 87%, #000) calc(var(--su) + var(--sd) * 0.778), color-mix(in srgb, var(--paper) 97%, #000) calc(var(--su) + var(--sd) * 0.889), color-mix(in srgb, var(--paper) 100%, #000) calc(var(--su) + var(--sd) * 1.000))}
#references{--su:clamp(60px,10vh,120px);--sd:clamp(130px,20vh,220px)}
#references::before{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;right:0;top:calc(-1 * var(--su));height:calc(var(--su) + var(--sd));pointer-events:none;z-index:0;background:linear-gradient(to bottom, color-mix(in srgb, #000 0%, var(--paper)) 0%, color-mix(in srgb, #000 3%, var(--paper)) 11%, color-mix(in srgb, #000 13%, var(--paper)) 22%, color-mix(in srgb, #000 26%, var(--paper)) 33%, color-mix(in srgb, #000 42%, var(--paper)) 44%, color-mix(in srgb, #000 58%, var(--paper)) 56%, color-mix(in srgb, #000 74%, var(--paper)) 67%, color-mix(in srgb, #000 87%, var(--paper)) 78%, color-mix(in srgb, #000 97%, var(--paper)) 89%, color-mix(in srgb, #000 100%, var(--paper)) 100%)}
#work{--su:clamp(60px,10vh,120px);--sd:clamp(110px,16vh,180px)}
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#network{--su:clamp(60px,9vh,110px);--sd:clamp(110px,16vh,180px)}
#network::before{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;right:0;top:calc(-1 * var(--su));height:calc(var(--su) + var(--sd));pointer-events:none;z-index:0;background:linear-gradient(to bottom, color-mix(in srgb, #000 0%, var(--paper)) 0%, color-mix(in srgb, #000 3%, var(--paper)) 11%, color-mix(in srgb, #000 13%, var(--paper)) 22%, color-mix(in srgb, #000 26%, var(--paper)) 33%, color-mix(in srgb, #000 42%, var(--paper)) 44%, color-mix(in srgb, #000 58%, var(--paper)) 56%, color-mix(in srgb, #000 74%, var(--paper)) 67%, color-mix(in srgb, #000 87%, var(--paper)) 78%, color-mix(in srgb, #000 97%, var(--paper)) 89%, color-mix(in srgb, #000 100%, var(--paper)) 100%)}
#contact{--su:clamp(50px,8vh,100px);--sd:clamp(100px,15vh,170px)}
#contact::before{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;right:0;top:calc(-1 * var(--su));height:calc(var(--su) + var(--sd));pointer-events:none;z-index:0;background:linear-gradient(to bottom, color-mix(in srgb, var(--paper) 0%, #000) 0%, color-mix(in srgb, var(--paper) 3%, #000) 11%, color-mix(in srgb, var(--paper) 13%, #000) 22%, color-mix(in srgb, var(--paper) 26%, #000) 33%, color-mix(in srgb, var(--paper) 42%, #000) 44%, color-mix(in srgb, var(--paper) 58%, #000) 56%, color-mix(in srgb, var(--paper) 74%, #000) 67%, color-mix(in srgb, var(--paper) 87%, #000) 78%, color-mix(in srgb, var(--paper) 97%, #000) 89%, color-mix(in srgb, var(--paper) 100%, #000) 100%)}
#clients>.wrap{padding-top:calc(clamp(88px,14vh,160px) + clamp(40px,6vh,70px))}
.refs .wrap{padding-top:calc(clamp(130px,20vh,220px) + 20px)!important}
#work>.wrap{padding-top:calc(clamp(88px,14vh,160px) + 24px)}
#network .netg-wrap{padding-top:calc(clamp(110px,16vh,180px) + 20px)}
#contact>.wrap{padding-top:calc(clamp(88px,14vh,160px) + 20px)}
@media (max-width:900px){#clients{--su:28px}}
/* 5: quotes carousel: the quote itself is clickable too */
.ref-stage{cursor:pointer;-webkit-tap-highlight-color:transparent}
/* 7: expert network infographic (static; rollovers later) */
.ngi{display:block;width:100%;height:auto;max-height:70vh;overflow:visible}
.ngi-mesh line{stroke:rgba(242,240,235,.09);stroke-width:1;vector-effect:non-scaling-stroke}
.ngi-net circle{fill:#000;stroke:rgba(242,240,235,.42);stroke-width:1;vector-effect:non-scaling-stroke}
.ngi-ring{fill:none;stroke:rgba(242,240,235,.16);stroke-width:1;stroke-dasharray:2 5;vector-effect:non-scaling-stroke}
.ngi-in{stroke:rgba(242,240,235,.35);stroke-width:1;stroke-dasharray:3 4;vector-effect:non-scaling-stroke}
.ngi-ghost circle{fill:none;stroke:rgba(242,240,235,.35);stroke-width:1;stroke-dasharray:2 2;vector-effect:non-scaling-stroke}
.ngi-spokes line{stroke:var(--amber);stroke-width:1.4;vector-effect:non-scaling-stroke}
.ngi-team circle{fill:var(--amber);stroke:none}
.ngi-lab text{font-family:"Plex P",monospace;font-size:15px;letter-spacing:.06em;text-transform:uppercase;fill:#f2f0eb}
.ngi-core-r{fill:#000;stroke:var(--amber);stroke-width:1;vector-effect:non-scaling-stroke}
.ngi-core{font-family:"Anton P",sans-serif;font-size:20px;letter-spacing:.05em;text-transform:uppercase;fill:#f2f0eb}
.ngi-num text{font-family:"Plex P",monospace;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.14em;fill:rgba(242,240,235,.55)}
.ngi-key{list-style:none;margin:clamp(18px,3vh,30px) 0 0;padding:0;display:grid;gap:10px;max-width:40em}
.ngi-key li{display:grid;grid-template-columns:2.6em 1fr;font-family:"Inter P",sans-serif;font-size:14px;line-height:1.45;color:rgba(242,240,235,.72)}
.ngi-key b{color:#f2f0eb;font-weight:500}
.ngi-k{font-family:"Plex P",monospace;font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.14em;color:var(--amber);padding-top:2px}
@media (min-width:1000px){.ngi-fig{padding-right:6%!important}}
@media (max-width:700px){.ngi-lab text{font-size:24px}.ngi-core{font-size:28px}.ngi-num text{font-size:19px}.ngi{max-height:none}}
@media (max-height:500px) and (orientation:landscape){.ngi{max-height:80vh;width:auto;max-width:100%;margin:0 auto}}
@media (max-width:700px){.opening{height:255vh}}  /* BATCH 29 Oct: room for the phone hold at the end of the reveal */
@media (max-width:700px){.ngi-core{font-size:24px}}
.opening{position:relative}
.opening::after{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;right:0;bottom:0;height:clamp(90px,16vh,170px);pointer-events:none;z-index:20;background:linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(0,0,0,0) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,.18) 30%, rgba(0,0,0,.55) 60%, rgba(0,0,0,.88) 85%, #000 100%)}
@media (max-width:900px){.opening::after{height:26px}}

/* BATCH2 29 Oct 2026: expert network interactive, label spacing; Mezzanine gallery with numbered callouts */
.ngi *{pointer-events:none}
.ngi .ngi-hit{pointer-events:all}
.ngi-hit{fill:transparent;stroke:none;cursor:pointer;pointer-events:all;outline:none;-webkit-tap-highlight-color:transparent}
.ngi-hit:focus-visible{stroke:rgba(242,240,235,.5);stroke-width:1;stroke-dasharray:2 3;vector-effect:non-scaling-stroke}
.ngi-tl{cursor:pointer}
.ngi-spokes line,.ngi-team circle,.ngi-lab text,.ngi-in,.ngi-ghost circle,.ngi-core-r,.ngi-net circle,.ngi-mesh line{transition:opacity .35s,stroke .35s,fill .35s,stroke-width .35s}
.ngi.has-act .ngi-spokes line{opacity:.22}
.ngi.has-act .ngi-spokes line.on{opacity:1;stroke-width:2.6}
.ngi.has-act .ngi-team circle{opacity:.45}
.ngi.has-act .ngi-team circle.on{opacity:1;stroke:#f2f0eb;stroke-width:1.5;vector-effect:non-scaling-stroke}
.ngi.has-act .ngi-lab text{fill:rgba(242,240,235,.42)}
.ngi.has-act .ngi-lab text.on{fill:var(--amber)}
.ngi-in.on{stroke:var(--amber);opacity:1}
.ngi-ghost circle.on{stroke:var(--amber)}
.ngi.act-core .ngi-core-r{stroke-width:2.4;fill:#14110b}
.ngi.act-core .ngi-spokes line{opacity:1}
.ngi.act-core .ngi-team circle,.ngi.act-core .ngi-lab text{opacity:1}
.ngi.act-net .ngi-net circle{stroke:var(--amber)}
.ngi.act-net .ngi-mesh line{stroke:rgba(242,240,235,.26)}
.ngi-say{margin:clamp(14px,2.4vh,24px) 0 0;min-height:4.6em;max-width:40em;padding:12px 0 0;border-top:1px solid rgba(242,240,235,.16)}
.ngi-say-k{display:block;font-family:"Plex P",monospace;font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--amber);margin-bottom:6px}
.ngi-say-t{display:block;font-family:"Inter P",sans-serif;font-size:16px;line-height:1.45;color:#f2f0eb}
.ngi-say-t .hint-h,.ngi-say-t .hint-t{color:rgba(242,240,235,.55)}
@media (max-width:700px){.ngi-say{min-height:5.8em}.ngi-say-t{font-size:15px}}
.craft .mzfig{position:relative;margin:0 0 34px;width:min(100%,980px)}
.craft .mzfig picture{display:block}
.craft .mzfig .mzimg{display:block;width:100%;aspect-ratio:1169/489;object-fit:cover;object-position:50% 50%;margin-bottom:0}
.mzcall{position:absolute;left:0;top:0;width:100%;height:auto;aspect-ratio:1169/489;pointer-events:none;opacity:0;transition:opacity .8s .6s;overflow:visible}
.product.open .mzcall{opacity:1}
.mzcall-m{display:none;aspect-ratio:900/489}
.mzc-l{fill:none;stroke:#1b1c20;stroke-width:1;vector-effect:non-scaling-stroke}
.mzc-p rect{fill:#fff;stroke:#1b1c20;stroke-width:1;vector-effect:non-scaling-stroke}
.mzc-p text{font-family:"Plex P",monospace;font-size:15px;letter-spacing:1.8px;fill:#1b1c20;white-space:pre}
.mzc-n{fill:#6e6e6a}
.mzc-m{fill:#fff;stroke:#1b1c20;stroke-width:1.2;vector-effect:non-scaling-stroke}
.mzc-d{fill:#1b1c20}
.mzc-pm circle{fill:#fff;stroke:#1b1c20;stroke-width:1.2;vector-effect:non-scaling-stroke}
.mzc-pm text{font-family:"Plex P",monospace;font-size:24px;letter-spacing:1px;fill:#1b1c20}
.mzkey{display:none}
@media (max-width:700px){
  .craft .mzfig .mzimg{aspect-ratio:900/489}
  .mzcall-d{display:none}.mzcall-m{display:block}
  .mzkey{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:8px 14px;list-style:none;margin:14px 0 0;padding:0;font-family:"Plex P",monospace;font-size:10.5px;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;color:rgba(242,240,235,.82);line-height:1.35}
  .mzkey span{color:var(--amber);margin-right:8px}
}
@media (max-width:700px){.ngi-lab text{font-size:22px}}
/* the maker's mark on phones (29 Oct): larger, for the bold tilted drawing (site.js) */
@media (max-width:600px), (max-height:500px) and (orientation:landscape){.maker-fp{width:150px}}