@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=VT323&family=Space+Mono:ital,wght@0,400;0,700;1,400&display=swap');

:root {
  --white:#ffffff; --off-white:#f5f4f0; --light-grey:#e2e1db; --mid-grey:#9a9990;
  --dark-grey:#3a3a36; --black:#0d0d0b; --accent:#1a56db; --accent-2:#0e3fa8;
  --font-mono:'Space Mono',monospace; --font-display:'VT323',monospace;
  --nav-h:64px; --max-w:1140px; --gap:96px;
}
*,*::before,*::after{box-sizing:border-box;margin:0;padding:0;}
html{scroll-behavior:smooth;}
body{font-family:var(--font-mono);background:var(--off-white);color:var(--black);line-height:1.7;overflow-x:hidden;cursor:none;}
@media(hover:none) and (pointer:coarse){body{cursor:auto;}}
a{color:inherit;text-decoration:none;}
img{display:block;max-width:100%;}
ul{list-style:none;}

.cursor {
  position: fixed;
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 9999;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  mix-blend-mode: difference;
  transition: transform 0.15s ease, background-color 0.2s;
}
.cursor-ring {
  position: fixed;
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  border: 1.5px solid #fff;
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 9998;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  mix-blend-mode: difference;
  transition: transform 0.08s ease-out, width 0.2s ease, height 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s, background-color 0.2s;
}
.cursor.cursor-hover {
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.5);
  background-color: var(--accent);
  mix-blend-mode: normal;
}
.cursor-ring.cursor-hover {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-color: var(--accent);
  background-color: rgba(26, 86, 219, 0.1);
  mix-blend-mode: normal;
}
.cursor.cursor-click {
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(0.6);
}
.cursor-ring.cursor-click {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
}
.cursor-trail {
  position: fixed;
  width: 4px;
  height: 4px;
  background: var(--accent);
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 9996;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  animation: cursor-trail-fade 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.1, 0.8, 0.2, 1) forwards;
}
@keyframes cursor-trail-fade {
  0% {
    opacity: 0.6;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1);
  }
  100% {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(0.2);
  }
}

nav{position:fixed;top:0;left:0;right:0;height:var(--nav-h);background:rgba(245,244,240,.95);backdrop-filter:blur(16px);border-bottom:1px solid var(--light-grey);z-index:1000;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;padding:0 48px;}
.nav-logo{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;}
.nav-logo .axl-badge{width:34px;height:34px;background:var(--black);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;}
.nav-logo .axl-badge svg{width:30px;height:32px;}
.nav-logo .name-full{font-size:13px;letter-spacing:2px;font-weight:700;}
.nav-logo .name-full span{color:var(--accent);}
.nav-links{display:flex;gap:28px;}
.nav-links a{font-size:10px;letter-spacing:2.5px;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--dark-grey);position:relative;transition:color .2s;}
.nav-links a::after{content:'';position:absolute;bottom:-3px;left:0;right:0;height:1px;background:var(--accent);transform:scaleX(0);transition:transform .2s;}
.nav-links a:hover{color:var(--black);}
.nav-links a:hover::after,.nav-links a.active::after{transform:scaleX(1);}
.nav-links a.active{color:var(--accent);}
.hamburger{display:none;flex-direction:column;gap:5px;cursor:pointer;background:none;border:none;padding:4px;}
.hamburger span{display:block;width:22px;height:1.5px;background:var(--black);}

main{padding-top:var(--nav-h);}
.container{max-width:var(--max-w);margin:0 auto;padding:0 48px;}
section{padding:var(--gap) 0;}
.section-label{font-size:10px;letter-spacing:4px;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--mid-grey);display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;margin-bottom:48px;}
.section-label::before{content:'';display:block;width:32px;height:1px;background:var(--mid-grey);}
.section-label .num{color:var(--accent);}

/* HERO */
#hero{min-height:100vh;display:flex;align-items:center;padding:0;position:relative;overflow:hidden;background:var(--black);}
.hero-grid-bg{position:absolute;inset:0;background-image:linear-gradient(rgba(26,86,219,.08) 1px,transparent 1px),linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(26,86,219,.08) 1px,transparent 1px);background-size:56px 56px;}
.hero-glow{position:absolute;top:20%;left:10%;width:800px;height:600px;background:radial-gradient(ellipse,rgba(26,86,219,.12) 0%,transparent 65%);pointer-events:none;}
.hero-content{position:relative;z-index:1;max-width:var(--max-w);margin:0 auto;padding:0 48px;width:100%;display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 340px;gap:64px;align-items:center;}
.hero-eyebrow{font-size:11px;letter-spacing:4px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#555;margin-bottom:20px;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;}
.hero-eyebrow .dot{width:7px;height:7px;background:var(--accent);border-radius:50%;animation:pulse 2s ease-in-out infinite;}
@keyframes pulse{0%,100%{opacity:1;transform:scale(1)}50%{opacity:.4;transform:scale(.6)}}
.hero-name{font-family:var(--font-display);font-size:clamp(60px,8.5vw,120px);line-height:.9;letter-spacing:2px;color:var(--white);margin-bottom:20px;}
.hero-name .accent-line{color:var(--accent);}
.hero-name .underscore{animation:blink 1s step-end infinite;color:var(--accent);}
@keyframes blink{0%,100%{opacity:1}50%{opacity:0}}
.hero-subtitle{font-size:12px;letter-spacing:3px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#555;margin-bottom:32px;}
.hero-subtitle span{color:var(--accent);margin:0 4px;}
.hero-links{display:flex;gap:10px;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-bottom:36px;}
.btn{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;padding:10px 20px;font-family:var(--font-mono);font-size:10px;letter-spacing:2px;text-transform:uppercase;cursor:pointer;transition:all .2s;border-radius:0;}
.btn-primary{background:var(--accent);color:var(--white);border:1px solid var(--accent);}
.btn-primary:hover{background:var(--accent-2);}
.btn-ghost{background:transparent;color:#888;border:1px solid #2a2a28;}
.btn-ghost:hover{border-color:#666;color:var(--white);}

.hero-axl-card{background:#0a0a08;border:1px solid #1e1e1c;padding:24px;position:relative;}
.hero-axl-card::before{content:'';position:absolute;top:0;left:0;right:0;height:2px;background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--accent),transparent);}
.hero-axl-logo{background:#080808;border:1px solid #141412;padding:18px 22px;margin-bottom:18px;}
.hero-axl-logo .axl-text{font-family:var(--font-display);font-size:60px;line-height:1;letter-spacing:6px;color:white;}
.hero-axl-logo .axl-text span{color:#1a56db;}
.hero-axl-logo .axl-sub{font-size:9px;letter-spacing:6px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#252523;margin-top:4px;}
.axl-card-tagline{font-family:var(--font-display);font-size:15px;color:#444;letter-spacing:3px;margin-bottom:14px;display:flex;gap:8px;flex-wrap:wrap;}
.axl-card-tagline .arr{color:var(--accent);}
.axl-mini-stats{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:1px;background:#1a1a18;}
.axl-mini-stat{background:#080808;padding:12px 14px;}
.axl-mini-num{font-family:var(--font-display);font-size:30px;color:var(--white);line-height:1;}
.axl-mini-label{font-size:9px;letter-spacing:2px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#3a3a38;margin-top:2px;}

.hero-terminal{background:#080808;border:1px solid #1a1a18;padding:16px 20px;position:relative;}
.hero-terminal::before{content:'● ● ●';position:absolute;top:9px;left:12px;font-size:9px;color:#252523;letter-spacing:5px;}
.terminal-body{margin-top:16px;}
.terminal-line{display:flex;gap:8px;margin-bottom:2px;color:#4a9;font-size:11px;}
.terminal-line .prompt{color:var(--accent);}
.terminal-output{color:#3a8;opacity:.8;}
.terminal-cursor{display:inline-block;width:7px;height:12px;background:#00c896;animation:blink 1s step-end infinite;vertical-align:middle;}

.ticker-wrap{overflow:hidden;background:var(--black);border-top:1px solid #111;border-bottom:1px solid #111;padding:12px 0;}
.ticker{display:flex;animation:ticker 32s linear infinite;white-space:nowrap;}
@keyframes ticker{0%{transform:translateX(0)}100%{transform:translateX(-50%)}}
.ticker-item{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;padding:0 32px;font-size:10px;letter-spacing:2px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#444;}
.ticker-item strong{color:#999;}
.ticker-item .sep{color:var(--accent);}

/* ABOUT */
#about{background:var(--off-white);}
.about-layout{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.2fr 1fr;gap:72px;align-items:start;}
.about-text p{font-size:13px;color:var(--dark-grey);margin-bottom:16px;line-height:1.95;}
.about-text p strong{color:var(--black);}
.about-tags{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:7px;margin-top:22px;}
.tag-pill{padding:5px 12px;border:1px solid var(--light-grey);font-size:9px;letter-spacing:2px;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--dark-grey);transition:all .2s;}
.tag-pill:hover{background:var(--black);color:var(--white);border-color:var(--black);}
.about-right{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:2px;}
.stat-box{background:var(--white);padding:22px;border-left:3px solid transparent;transition:all .2s;}
.stat-box:hover{border-left-color:var(--accent);}
.stat-num{font-family:var(--font-display);font-size:50px;line-height:1;color:var(--black);}
.stat-label{font-size:10px;letter-spacing:2px;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--mid-grey);margin-top:3px;}

/* PROJECTS */
#projects{background:var(--white);}
.projects-filter{display:flex;gap:7px;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-bottom:36px;}
.filter-btn{padding:7px 15px;border:1px solid var(--light-grey);background:transparent;font-family:var(--font-mono);font-size:9px;letter-spacing:2px;text-transform:uppercase;cursor:pointer;transition:all .2s;color:var(--dark-grey);}
.filter-btn:hover,.filter-btn.active{background:var(--black);color:var(--white);border-color:var(--black);}
.projects-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:0;border:1px solid var(--light-grey);}
.project-card{display:flex;flex-direction:column;background:var(--white);overflow:hidden;transition:background .2s;border-right:1px solid var(--light-grey);border-bottom:1px solid var(--light-grey);}
.project-card:nth-child(2n){border-right:0;}
.project-card:hover{background:#fafaf8;}
.project-img-wrap{width:100%;height:210px;overflow:hidden;position:relative;background:#0d0d0b;flex-shrink:0;}
.project-img-wrap img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;object-position:center;transition:transform .5s;}
.project-card:hover .project-img-wrap img{transform:scale(1.04);}
.project-proof-visual{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,.88fr) minmax(0,1.12fr);height:210px;background:#0d0d0b;}
.project-proof-image{position:relative;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;min-width:0;padding:10px;background:#111;overflow:hidden;}
.project-proof-image img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:contain;transition:transform .35s,filter .35s;}
.project-proof-image:hover img{transform:scale(1.035);filter:brightness(.78);}
.project-proof-image span{position:absolute;inset:auto 8px 8px;padding:7px 8px;background:rgba(13,13,11,.9);color:white;text-align:center;font-size:7px;letter-spacing:1.4px;opacity:0;transform:translateY(4px);transition:opacity .2s,transform .2s;}
.project-proof-image:hover span,.project-proof-image:focus-visible span{opacity:1;transform:translateY(0);}
.project-proof-photo{padding:0;background:#171717;}
.project-proof-photo img{object-fit:cover;}
.nilm-photo img{object-position:center 43%;}
.tracewaste-photo img{object-position:center;}
.nilm-copy{background:#171a1a;}
.nilm-copy::before{background:#6d9b87;}
.tracewaste-copy{background:#1b1916;}
.tracewaste-copy::before{background:#c18b4e;}
.nilm-copy .proof-tags span{border-color:#34453e;}
.tracewaste-copy .proof-tags span{border-color:#4b3c2c;}
.project-proof-copy{position:relative;display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;gap:7px;min-width:0;padding:18px 20px;color:#e8e7e2;background:#141414;}
.project-proof-copy::before{content:"";position:absolute;top:18px;bottom:18px;left:0;width:2px;background:var(--accent);}
.codesynthesis-copy{background:#171714;}
.codesynthesis-copy::before{background:#b28b53;}
.project-proof-certificates{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr));gap:5px;min-width:0;padding:9px;background:#111;}
.project-proof-certificates .project-proof-image{padding:5px;background:#1a1a18;}
.project-proof-certificates .project-proof-image span{inset:auto 3px 3px;padding:5px 2px;font-size:6px;letter-spacing:.7px;}
.proof-kicker{font-size:7px;line-height:1.4;letter-spacing:1.6px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#99988f;}
.project-proof-copy h3{font-family:var(--font-display);font-size:clamp(26px,3vw,38px);font-weight:400;line-height:.95;letter-spacing:.5px;color:#f2f0e9;}
.project-proof-copy p{max-width:390px;color:#b6b4ac;font-size:8px;line-height:1.65;}
.proof-tags{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:5px;margin-top:2px;}
.proof-tags span{padding:4px 6px;border:1px solid #3a3934;color:#d1cfc7;font-size:6px;letter-spacing:1px;}
.codesynthesis-copy .proof-tags span{border-color:#403b31;}
.proof-context{font-size:6px;line-height:1.4;color:#92958b;}
.project-img-placeholder{width:100%;height:100%;display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;justify-content:center;background:#0d0d0b;}
.project-img-placeholder .big-letter{font-family:var(--font-display);font-size:68px;color:#1e1e1c;line-height:1;}
.project-img-placeholder .sub{font-size:9px;letter-spacing:3px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#252523;margin-top:6px;}
.project-img-overlay{position:absolute;inset:0;background:linear-gradient(to bottom,transparent 45%,rgba(0,0,0,.8) 100%);pointer-events:none;}
.project-img-badge{position:absolute;bottom:0;left:0;right:0;padding:10px 14px;font-size:9px;letter-spacing:1px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#fff;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:5px;}
.project-body{padding:18px 20px 16px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;flex:1;}
.project-category{font-size:9px;letter-spacing:3px;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--accent);margin-bottom:6px;}
.project-title{font-size:14px;font-weight:700;line-height:1.3;margin-bottom:8px;color:var(--black);}
.project-desc{font-size:11px;color:var(--dark-grey);line-height:1.75;flex:1;margin-bottom:10px;}
.project-tags{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:4px;margin-bottom:10px;}
.project-tag{padding:2px 7px;border:1px solid var(--light-grey);font-size:9px;letter-spacing:1px;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--mid-grey);}
.project-links{display:flex;gap:14px;padding-top:10px;border-top:1px solid var(--light-grey);margin-top:auto;}
.project-link{font-size:10px;letter-spacing:2px;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--dark-grey);transition:color .2s;}
.project-link:hover{color:var(--accent);}

/* GALLERY */
#gallery{background:var(--off-white);}
.gallery-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:3px;background:var(--light-grey);border:1px solid var(--light-grey);}
.gallery-item{aspect-ratio:4/3;overflow:hidden;position:relative;cursor:pointer;}
.gallery-item img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;display:block;transition:transform .4s;}
.gallery-item:hover img{transform:scale(1.06);}
.gallery-overlay{position:absolute;inset:0;background:rgba(0,0,0,.55);display:flex;align-items:flex-end;padding:12px;opacity:0;transition:opacity .3s;font-size:10px;letter-spacing:2px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#fff;}
.gallery-item:hover .gallery-overlay{opacity:1;}

/* SKILLS */
.skills-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fill,minmax(155px,1fr));gap:1px;background:var(--light-grey);border:1px solid var(--light-grey);}
.skill-item{background:var(--white);padding:14px 16px;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:9px;transition:background .2s;}
.skill-item:hover{background:#f0f0ec;}
.skill-dot{width:5px;height:5px;background:var(--accent);border-radius:50%;flex-shrink:0;}
.skill-name{font-size:10px;letter-spacing:1.5px;text-transform:uppercase;}

/* FOOTER */
footer{background:var(--black);color:var(--white);padding:52px 0 32px;}
.footer-inner{max-width:var(--max-w);margin:0 auto;padding:0 48px;}
.footer-top{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr auto;gap:40px;align-items:start;margin-bottom:36px;padding-bottom:36px;border-bottom:1px solid #111;}
.footer-brand .logo-wrap{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;margin-bottom:9px;}
.footer-brand .logo-wrap svg{width:38px;height:38px;}
.footer-brand .logo-text{font-family:var(--font-display);font-size:36px;letter-spacing:5px;}
.footer-brand .logo-text span{color:var(--accent);}
.footer-brand p{font-size:10px;color:#444;letter-spacing:2px;text-transform:uppercase;}
.footer-links{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:13px;align-items:flex-end;}
.footer-link{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:7px;font-size:10px;letter-spacing:2px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#444;transition:color .2s;}
.footer-link:hover{color:var(--white);}
.footer-link svg{width:14px;height:14px;}
.footer-bottom{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;font-size:10px;color:#252523;letter-spacing:2px;text-transform:uppercase;}

/* PAGE HERO */
.page-hero{padding:68px 0 48px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--light-grey);background:var(--off-white);}
.page-hero-inner{max-width:var(--max-w);margin:0 auto;padding:0 48px;}
.page-title{font-family:var(--font-display);font-size:clamp(48px,7vw,86px);letter-spacing:3px;line-height:1;margin-bottom:10px;}
.page-subtitle{font-size:11px;letter-spacing:3px;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--mid-grey);}
.back-link{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:7px;font-size:10px;letter-spacing:3px;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--mid-grey);margin-bottom:22px;transition:color .2s;}
.back-link:hover{color:var(--black);}

/* CERTIFICATES */
.certificate-intro{max-width:720px;color:var(--dark-grey);font-size:12px;margin:-18px 0 30px;}
.certificate-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr));gap:18px;}
.certificate-card{display:flex;flex-direction:column;min-width:0;border:1px solid var(--light-grey);background:var(--white);transition:transform .2s,border-color .2s,box-shadow .2s;}
.certificate-card:hover{transform:translateY(-4px);border-color:var(--accent);box-shadow:0 10px 28px rgba(13,13,11,.08);}
.certificate-preview{width:100%;aspect-ratio:4/3;background:#eeede8;overflow:hidden;}
.certificate-preview img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:contain;}
.certificate-details{display:flex;flex:1;flex-direction:column;align-items:flex-start;padding:16px;}
.certificate-badge{margin-bottom:10px;color:var(--accent);font-size:8px;letter-spacing:2px;text-transform:uppercase;}
.certificate-badge.award{color:#a36d00;}
.certificate-title{font-size:12px;line-height:1.6;margin-bottom:5px;}
.certificate-organizer{color:var(--mid-grey);font-size:10px;line-height:1.6;margin-bottom:16px;}
.certificate-link{margin-top:auto;color:var(--accent);font-size:9px;letter-spacing:1.5px;text-transform:uppercase;}
.certificate-archive-title{margin:36px 0 12px;font-family:var(--font-display);font-size:32px;letter-spacing:2px;}
.certificate-archive-links{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));border-top:1px solid var(--light-grey);}
.certificate-archive-links a{padding:12px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--light-grey);color:var(--dark-grey);font-size:10px;line-height:1.6;transition:color .2s,border-color .2s;}
.certificate-archive-links a:hover{color:var(--accent);}
.certificates-all-link{display:inline-block;margin-top:22px;color:var(--accent);font-size:9px;letter-spacing:2px;text-transform:uppercase;}
body.dark .certificate-intro{color:#777;}
body.dark .certificate-card{background:#111;border-color:#222;}
body.dark .certificate-card:hover{border-color:var(--accent);}
body.dark .certificate-preview{background:#080808;}
body.dark .certificate-title{color:#e0e0dc;}
body.dark .certificate-organizer{color:#666;}
body.dark .certificate-link,body.dark .certificates-all-link{color:#6d94ec;}
body.dark .certificate-archive-links{border-top-color:#222;}
body.dark .certificate-archive-links a{border-bottom-color:#222;color:#aaa;}
body.dark .certificate-archive-links a:hover{color:#6d94ec;}
@media(max-width:960px){.certificate-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));}}
@media(max-width:520px){.certificate-grid,.certificate-archive-links{grid-template-columns:1fr;}}

/* FADE IN */
.fade-in{opacity:0;transform:translateY(18px);transition:opacity .6s ease,transform .6s ease;}
.fade-in.visible{opacity:1;transform:translateY(0);}
.stagger-1{transition-delay:.1s}.stagger-2{transition-delay:.2s}.stagger-3{transition-delay:.3s}
.stagger-4{transition-delay:.4s}.stagger-5{transition-delay:.5s}

/* THEME TOGGLE */
.theme-toggle{position:fixed;bottom:24px;right:24px;z-index:2000;width:40px;height:40px;background:var(--black);border:1px solid #333;color:var(--white);font-size:16px;cursor:pointer;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;transition:all .2s;}
.theme-toggle:hover{border-color:var(--accent);}

/* DARK MODE */
body.dark{background:#0d0d0b;color:#e0e0dc;}
body.dark nav{background:rgba(8,8,6,.96);border-bottom-color:#1a1a18;}
body.dark .nav-logo .name-full{color:#e0e0dc;}
body.dark .nav-links a{color:#555;}
body.dark .nav-links a:hover{color:#e0e0dc;}
body.dark .hamburger span{background:#e0e0dc;}
body.dark #about{background:#0d0d0b;}
body.dark .stat-box{background:#111;}
body.dark .stat-num{color:#e0e0dc;}
body.dark .about-text p{color:#666;}
body.dark .about-text p strong{color:#e0e0dc;}
body.dark .tag-pill{border-color:#222;color:#555;}
body.dark .tag-pill:hover{background:#e0e0dc;color:#0d0d0b;}
body.dark #axl-preview{background:#0d0d0b;}
body.dark .axl-name{color:#e0e0dc;}
body.dark .axl-desc{color:#555;}
body.dark .axl-pill{border-color:#222;color:#555;}
body.dark .axl-pill:hover{background:#e0e0dc;color:#0d0d0b;}
body.dark #projects{background:#111;}
body.dark .projects-grid{border-color:#1a1a18;}
body.dark .project-card{background:#111;border-color:#1a1a18;}
body.dark .project-card:hover{background:#161614;}
body.dark .project-title{color:#e0e0dc;}
body.dark .project-desc{color:#555;}
body.dark .project-tag{border-color:#1a1a18;color:#444;}
body.dark .project-links{border-top-color:#1a1a18;}
body.dark .project-link{color:#444;}
body.dark .project-link:hover{color:var(--accent);}
body.dark .filter-btn{border-color:#222;color:#444;}
body.dark .filter-btn.active{background:#e0e0dc;color:#0d0d0b;border-color:#e0e0dc;}
body.dark #gallery{background:#0d0d0b;}
body.dark .gallery-grid{background:#080808;border-color:#1a1a18;}
body.dark .section-label{color:#333;}
body.dark .section-label::before{background:#1a1a18;}
body.dark .skills-grid{background:#080808;border-color:#1a1a18;}
body.dark .skill-item{background:#111;}
body.dark .skill-name{color:#555;}
body.dark .page-hero{background:#0d0d0b;border-bottom-color:#1a1a18;}
body.dark .page-title{color:#e0e0dc;}
body.dark footer{background:#080808;}
body.dark .footer-top{border-bottom-color:#0a0a08;}
body.dark .theme-toggle{background:#e0e0dc;color:#0d0d0b;border-color:#ccc;}

/* RESPONSIVE */
/* ═══════════════════════════════════════
   RESPONSIVE — TABLET
═══════════════════════════════════════ */
@media(max-width:960px){
  :root{--gap:72px;}
  .hero-content{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
  .hero-axl-card{display:none !important;}
  .about-layout,.axl-layout{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
  .projects-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
  .project-card{border-right:0;}
  .gallery-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);}
  .footer-top{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
  .footer-links{align-items:flex-start;}
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════
   RESPONSIVE — MOBILE (wow factor)
═══════════════════════════════════════ */
@media(max-width:640px){

  /* ── nav ── */
  nav{padding:0 18px;}
  .container,.page-hero-inner,.footer-inner{padding:0 18px;}
  .nav-links{
    display:none;flex-direction:column;
    position:fixed;top:var(--nav-h);left:0;right:0;
    background:rgba(245,244,240,.97);backdrop-filter:blur(20px);
    border-bottom:1px solid var(--light-grey);
    padding:24px 20px;gap:0;
    box-shadow:0 12px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.08);
  }
  .nav-links.open{display:flex;}
  .nav-links li{border-bottom:1px solid var(--light-grey);}
  .nav-links li:last-child{border-bottom:none;}
  .nav-links a{
    display:block;padding:14px 4px;
    font-size:11px;letter-spacing:3px;
  }
  .hamburger{display:flex;}

  /* ── hero: full-screen, name dominates ── */
  #hero{min-height:100svh;align-items:flex-end;padding-bottom:48px;}
  .hero-content{
    padding:80px 20px 0;
    grid-template-columns:1fr;
    gap:0;
  }
  .hero-eyebrow{font-size:9px;letter-spacing:3px;margin-bottom:12px;}
  .hero-name{
    font-size:clamp(72px,20vw,96px);
    line-height:.82;
    margin-bottom:14px;
    word-break:break-word;
  }
  .hero-subtitle{font-size:10px;letter-spacing:2px;margin-bottom:20px;}

  /* terminal: compact on mobile */
  .hero-terminal{padding:12px 14px;}
  .terminal-body{margin-top:10px;}
  .terminal-line{font-size:10px;}

  /* cta buttons: full-width stacked */
  .hero-links{
    flex-direction:column;gap:8px;margin-bottom:0;
  }
  .hero-links .btn{
    width:100%;justify-content:center;
    padding:14px 20px;font-size:10px;
  }

  /* ghost watermark behind hero name */
  #hero::after{
    content:'AXL';
    position:absolute;bottom:-20px;right:-8px;
    font-family:var(--font-display);
    font-size:clamp(120px,45vw,200px);
    color:rgba(26,86,219,.04);
    line-height:1;pointer-events:none;letter-spacing:4px;
    z-index:0;
  }
  .hero-content > div:first-child{position:relative;z-index:1;}

  /* ── ticker: smaller on mobile ── */
  .ticker-item{font-size:9px;padding:0 20px;gap:8px;}

  /* ── about: single col, stats in 2×2 grid ── */
  #about{padding:56px 0;}
  .about-layout{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:32px;}
  .about-text p{font-size:13px;}
  .about-right{
    display:grid !important;
    grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;
    gap:2px;
    background:var(--light-grey);
  }
  .stat-box{padding:18px 16px;}
  .stat-num{font-size:38px;}
  .about-tags{gap:6px;}
  .tag-pill{font-size:8px;padding:5px 10px;}
  /* about cta buttons */
  .about-text > div:last-child{flex-direction:column;gap:8px;}
  .about-text > div:last-child .btn{width:100%;justify-content:center;}

  /* ── research: reduce galaxy height on mobile ── */
  #research-graph{height:320px;min-height:320px;}
  .graph-legend{display:none;}

  /* certs: 2 col */
  .certs-grid-dark{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:4px;}
  .cert-dark-label{font-size:7px;}

  /* ── AXL stack: single col ── */
  .axl-stack-layout{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:28px;}
  .axl-stack-left .axl-name{font-size:clamp(56px,16vw,72px);}
  .axl-stack-block{padding:16px 18px;}
  .axl-stack-items{gap:5px;}
  .axl-tag{font-size:8px;padding:4px 8px;}

  /* ── projects CTA ── */
  #projects{padding:56px 0;}
  #projects .container{padding:0 20px;}

  /* ── gallery: 2 col tight ── */
  .gallery-grid{
    grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;
    gap:3px;
  }
  .gallery-item{aspect-ratio:1/1;}
  .gallery-overlay{font-size:9px;padding:8px;}

  /* ── footer ── */
  .footer-bottom{flex-direction:column;gap:6px;}
  .footer-links{gap:12px;}
  .footer-link{font-size:11px;}

  /* ── scroll-reveal base state ── */
  .fade-in{
    opacity:0;
    transform:translateY(24px);
    transition:opacity .55s ease, transform .55s ease;
  }
  .fade-in.in-view{opacity:1;transform:none;}

  /* stagger delays */
  .stagger-1{transition-delay:.08s;}
  .stagger-2{transition-delay:.16s;}
  .stagger-3{transition-delay:.24s;}
  .stagger-4{transition-delay:.32s;}

  /* ── section labels: tighter ── */
  .section-label{margin-bottom:28px;}

  /* ── btn touch targets ── */
  .btn{min-height:44px;}

  /* ── theme toggle: reposition so it doesn't block nav ── */
  .theme-toggle{bottom:20px;right:16px;width:36px;height:36px;font-size:14px;}
}

/* ── extra small ── */
@media(max-width:380px){
  .hero-name{font-size:64px;}
  .about-right{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
  .gallery-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════
   RESEARCH DARK SECTION
   ══════════════════════════════════ */
#research{background:#080808;position:relative;}
#research::before{content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;background-image:linear-gradient(rgba(26,86,219,.05) 1px,transparent 1px),linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(26,86,219,.05) 1px,transparent 1px);background-size:48px 48px;pointer-events:none;}
#research .container{position:relative;z-index:1;}
#research .section-label{color:#333;}
#research .section-label::before{background:#222;}
#research .section-label .num{color:var(--accent);}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════
   3D GALAXY CONTAINER
═══════════════════════════════════════ */
#research-graph{
  width:100%;
  height:540px;
  min-height:540px;
  position:relative;
  border:1px solid #1a1a18;
  background:#020206;
  overflow:hidden;
  display:block;
}
/* Canvas inside galaxy — do NOT override width/height, JS controls those */
#research-graph canvas{
  display:block !important;
}
.graph-hint{font-size:9px;letter-spacing:3px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#2a2a28;margin-bottom:10px;}

/* Tooltip (used by JS) */
.graph-tooltip{position:absolute;pointer-events:none;background:rgba(6,6,6,0.96);border:1px solid #1a56db;padding:10px 14px;max-width:230px;z-index:100;opacity:0;transition:opacity .15s;box-shadow:0 0 24px rgba(26,86,219,.3);}
.tt-name{display:block;font-size:10px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:2px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#fff;margin-bottom:5px;}
.tt-formula{display:block;font-size:11px;color:#1a56db;font-family:'Space Mono',monospace;line-height:1.5;text-shadow:0 0 10px rgba(26,86,219,.6);}

/* Legend */
.graph-legend{position:absolute;bottom:14px;right:14px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:5px;}
.legend-row{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:7px;}
.legend-dot{width:8px;height:8px;border-radius:50%;flex-shrink:0;}
.legend-text{font-size:8px;letter-spacing:1.5px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#444;}

/* Certs inside dark section */
.certs-grid-dark{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(5,1fr);gap:6px;}
.cert-dark-item{border:1px solid #1e1e1c;background:#0a0a08;overflow:hidden;cursor:pointer;display:flex;flex-direction:column;transition:border-color .2s,transform .15s;}
.cert-dark-item:hover{border-color:var(--accent);transform:translateY(-3px);}
.cert-dark-img{width:100%;aspect-ratio:4/3;overflow:hidden;flex-shrink:0;}
.cert-dark-img img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;display:block;transition:transform .4s;filter:brightness(.85);}
.cert-dark-item:hover .cert-dark-img img{transform:scale(1.04);filter:brightness(1);}
.cert-dark-label{padding:7px 9px;font-size:8px;letter-spacing:1.5px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#777;border-top:1px solid #1a1a18;line-height:1.4;}
.cert-dark-item:hover .cert-dark-label{color:#bbb;}

@media(max-width:960px){.certs-grid-dark{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);}}
@media(max-width:640px){.certs-grid-dark{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);}}
@media(max-width:520px){.project-proof-visual{grid-template-columns:.9fr 1.1fr;height:188px;}.project-proof-copy{padding:13px 13px 13px 16px;gap:5px;}.project-proof-copy p{font-size:7px;}.proof-context{font-size:5px;}.project-proof-certificates{gap:3px;padding:6px;}}

/* CURSOR blend mode */
.cursor{mix-blend-mode:difference;background:white !important;}
.cursor-ring{mix-blend-mode:difference;border-color:white !important;}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════
   AXL RESEARCH STACK SECTION
═══════════════════════════════════════ */
#axl-preview{background:var(--off-white);}
body.dark #axl-preview{background:#0a0a08;}
.axl-stack-layout{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1.4fr;gap:64px;align-items:start;}
.axl-stack-left .axl-name{font-family:var(--font-display);font-size:88px;line-height:.85;letter-spacing:6px;margin-bottom:4px;color:var(--black);}
body.dark .axl-stack-left .axl-name{color:white;}
.axl-stack-left .axl-name span{color:var(--accent);}
.axl-collective{font-size:9px;letter-spacing:4px;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--dark-grey);margin-bottom:20px;}
.axl-stack-left .axl-tagline{font-size:11px;letter-spacing:3px;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--dark-grey);margin-bottom:16px;}
.axl-stack-left .axl-desc{font-size:13px;line-height:1.9;color:var(--dark-grey);margin-bottom:24px;}
.axl-stack-right{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:0;border:1px solid var(--light-grey);}
body.dark .axl-stack-right{border-color:#1e1e1c;}
.axl-stack-block{padding:22px 24px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--light-grey);transition:background .2s;}
body.dark .axl-stack-block{border-bottom-color:#1e1e1c;}
.axl-stack-block:last-child{border-bottom:none;}
.axl-stack-block:hover{background:var(--white);}
body.dark .axl-stack-block:hover{background:#111;}
.axl-stack-title{font-size:8px;letter-spacing:3px;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--accent);margin-bottom:12px;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;}
.axl-stack-title::before{content:'';display:inline-block;width:20px;height:1px;background:var(--accent);}
.axl-stack-items{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:6px;}
.axl-tag{padding:4px 10px;font-size:9px;letter-spacing:1.5px;text-transform:uppercase;font-family:'Space Mono',monospace;border:1px solid;transition:all .2s;cursor:default;}
.axl-tag-core{color:#1a56db;border-color:rgba(26,86,219,.3);background:rgba(26,86,219,.05);}
.axl-tag-core:hover{background:rgba(26,86,219,.15);border-color:#1a56db;box-shadow:0 0 8px rgba(26,86,219,.2);}
.axl-tag-ml{color:#00c896;border-color:rgba(0,200,150,.3);background:rgba(0,200,150,.05);}
.axl-tag-ml:hover{background:rgba(0,200,150,.15);border-color:#00c896;box-shadow:0 0 8px rgba(0,200,150,.2);}
.axl-tag-math{color:#7c5fe6;border-color:rgba(124,95,230,.3);background:rgba(124,95,230,.05);}
.axl-tag-math:hover{background:rgba(124,95,230,.15);border-color:#7c5fe6;box-shadow:0 0 8px rgba(124,95,230,.2);}

/* METHOD TAGS on project cards */
.method-tags{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:5px;margin:10px 0 14px;}
.mtag{padding:3px 9px;font-size:8px;letter-spacing:1.5px;text-transform:uppercase;font-family:'Space Mono',monospace;border:1px solid;transition:all .15s;}
.mtag-ml{color:#00c896;border-color:rgba(0,200,150,.35);background:rgba(0,200,150,.06);}
.mtag-ml:hover{background:rgba(0,200,150,.18);box-shadow:0 0 6px rgba(0,200,150,.25);}
.mtag-energy{color:#1a56db;border-color:rgba(26,86,219,.35);background:rgba(26,86,219,.06);}
.mtag-energy:hover{background:rgba(26,86,219,.18);box-shadow:0 0 6px rgba(26,86,219,.25);}
.mtag-math{color:#7c5fe6;border-color:rgba(124,95,230,.35);background:rgba(124,95,230,.06);}
.mtag-math:hover{background:rgba(124,95,230,.18);box-shadow:0 0 6px rgba(124,95,230,.25);}
.mtag-policy{color:#f59e0b;border-color:rgba(245,158,11,.35);background:rgba(245,158,11,.06);}
.mtag-policy:hover{background:rgba(245,158,11,.18);box-shadow:0 0 6px rgba(245,158,11,.25);}

@media(max-width:960px){
  .axl-stack-layout{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:36px;}
  .axl-stack-left .axl-name{font-size:64px;}
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════
   FLUID ANIMATIONS
═══════════════════════════════════════ */

/* ── page fade-in on load ── */
@keyframes pageEnter {
  from { opacity:0; transform:translateY(12px); }
  to   { opacity:1; transform:none; }
}
main { animation: pageEnter .6s ease both; }

/* ── nav link hover underline slide ── */
.nav-links a::after {
  transition: transform .25s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1);
}

/* ── buttons: smooth lift on hover ── */
.btn {
  transition: all .22s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1);
}
.btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(26,86,219,.18);
}
.btn-ghost:hover { box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,.12); }

/* ── project cards: smooth lift ── */
.project-card {
  transition: background .2s, transform .25s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1), box-shadow .25s;
}
.project-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(0,0,0,.08);
}

/* ── stat boxes: slide-in border ── */
.stat-box {
  transition: border-left-color .25s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1),
              transform .22s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1);
}
.stat-box:hover { transform: translateX(4px); }

/* ── gallery items: smooth zoom ── */
.gallery-item img {
  transition: transform .5s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1), filter .4s;
}
.gallery-item:hover img { filter: brightness(1.05); }
.gallery-overlay {
  transition: opacity .3s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1),
              transform .3s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1);
  transform: translateY(6px);
}
.gallery-item:hover .gallery-overlay { transform: translateY(0); }

/* ── tag pills: smooth fill ── */
.tag-pill {
  transition: background .2s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1),
              color .2s, border-color .2s, transform .18s;
}
.tag-pill:hover { transform: translateY(-1px); }

/* ── cert cards: smooth lift ── */
.cert-dark-item {
  transition: border-color .22s, transform .25s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1),
              box-shadow .25s;
}
.cert-dark-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(26,86,219,.12);
}

/* ── hero glow pulse ── */
@keyframes glowPulse {
  0%,100% { opacity:.7; transform:translate(-50%,-50%) scale(1); }
  50%      { opacity:1;  transform:translate(-50%,-50%) scale(1.08); }
}
.hero-glow { animation: glowPulse 5s ease-in-out infinite; }

/* ── ticker: pause on hover ── */
.ticker-wrap:hover .ticker { animation-play-state: paused; }

/* ── footer links ── */
.footer-link {
  transition: color .2s, transform .2s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1);
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 7px;
}
.footer-link:hover { transform: translateX(3px); }

/* ── AXL tags glow on hover ── */
.axl-tag {
  transition: all .22s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1);
}

/* ── section label line grow ── */
.section-label::before {
  transition: width .4s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1);
}
.section-label:hover::before { width: 56px; }

/* ── smooth section scroll offset for fixed nav ── */
section[id], div[id] {
  scroll-margin-top: calc(var(--nav-h) + 12px);
}
/* ═══════════════════════════════════════
   ENHANCED CURSOR
═══════════════════════════════════════ */
.cursor {
  position: fixed; width: 8px; height: 8px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: #fff; mix-blend-mode: difference;
  pointer-events: none; z-index: 99999;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  transition: transform 0.15s ease, width 0.2s ease, height 0.2s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(26,86,219,0.6);
}
.cursor.cursor-hover {
  width: 24px; height: 24px;
  background: rgba(26,86,219,0.9);
  mix-blend-mode: normal;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(26,86,219,0.2), 0 0 20px rgba(26,86,219,0.6);
}
.cursor.cursor-click { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(0.6); }
.cursor-ring {
  position: fixed; width: 36px; height: 36px;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
  border-radius: 50%; pointer-events: none; z-index: 99998;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  transition: left 0.08s linear, top 0.08s linear, width 0.3s ease, height 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s, opacity 0.3s;
  mix-blend-mode: difference;
}
.cursor-ring.cursor-hover {
  width: 56px; height: 56px;
  border-color: rgba(26,86,219,0.8);
  mix-blend-mode: normal;
}
.cursor-trail {
  position: fixed; width: 5px; height: 5px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(26,86,219,0.4); pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 99996; transform: translate(-50%,-50%);
  animation: trailFade 0.5s ease forwards;
}
@keyframes trailFade { to { opacity: 0; transform: translate(-50%,-50%) scale(0); } }

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════
   PIXEL DOG INTRO OVERLAY
═══════════════════════════════════════ */
#dog-intro-overlay {
  position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 10000;
  background: #020206;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  transition: opacity 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.4,0,0.2,1), visibility 0.7s;
  overflow: hidden;
}
#dog-intro-overlay::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background-image: linear-gradient(rgba(26,86,219,.06) 1px, transparent 1px), linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(26,86,219,.06) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 32px 32px;
  animation: gridDrift 20s linear infinite;
}
@keyframes gridDrift { to { background-position: 32px 32px; } }
#dog-intro-overlay::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0;
  background: repeating-linear-gradient(0deg, transparent, transparent 2px, rgba(0,0,0,0.15) 2px, rgba(0,0,0,0.15) 4px);
  pointer-events: none;
}
#dog-intro-overlay.exiting {
  opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; pointer-events: none;
}

.dog-game-wrap {
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
  text-align: center;
  animation: gameEntrance 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.2,0.8,0.2,1) both;
}
@keyframes gameEntrance {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(32px) scale(0.95); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
}

.dog-intro-eyebrow {
  font-size: 10px; letter-spacing: 4px; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent); margin-bottom: 12px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 12px;
}
.dog-intro-eyebrow::before, .dog-intro-eyebrow::after {
  content: ''; display: block; width: 28px; height: 1px; background: var(--accent); opacity: 0.5;
}
.dog-intro-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: clamp(36px, 6vw, 64px);
  color: #fff; line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 8px; letter-spacing: 4px;
}
.dog-intro-sub {
  font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase; color: #444; margin-bottom: 36px;
}

/* Dog Style Picker */
.dog-picker {
  display: flex; gap: 16px; justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}
.dog-pick-btn {
  background: #0a0a08; border: 1px solid #1e1e1c; padding: 12px 14px;
  cursor: pointer; transition: all 0.2s; display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center; gap: 8px; min-width: 90px;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.dog-pick-btn::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(26,86,219,0) 0%, rgba(26,86,219,0.1) 100%);
  opacity: 0; transition: opacity 0.2s;
}
.dog-pick-btn:hover { border-color: #1a56db; transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(26,86,219,0.2); }
.dog-pick-btn:hover::before { opacity: 1; }
.dog-pick-btn.selected { border-color: var(--accent); box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px var(--accent), 0 0 24px rgba(26,86,219,0.3); }
.dog-pick-canvas { image-rendering: pixelated; display: block; }
.dog-pick-label { font-size: 9px; letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase; color: #555; white-space: nowrap; }
.dog-pick-btn.selected .dog-pick-label { color: var(--accent); }

/* Game Stage */
.dog-game-stage {
  position: relative; width: 320px; height: 200px;
  margin: 0 auto 24px;
  background: #040408;
  border: 1px solid #1a1a18;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.dog-game-stage::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 40px;
  background: repeating-linear-gradient(90deg, #0d2a0d 0px, #0d2a0d 8px, #0a220a 8px, #0a220a 16px);
  border-top: 2px solid #1a4a1a;
}
.dog-stage-canvas {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; image-rendering: pixelated;
}
.dog-stage-hearts { position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none; overflow: hidden; }
.heart-particle {
  position: absolute; font-size: 16px;
  animation: floatHeart 0.9s ease-out forwards;
  pointer-events: none;
}
@keyframes floatHeart {
  from { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0) scale(1); }
  to   { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(-70px) scale(0.5) rotate(20deg); }
}

/* Happiness Bar */
.happiness-wrap { margin-bottom: 20px; }
.happiness-label {
  font-size: 9px; letter-spacing: 3px; text-transform: uppercase; color: #333;
  margin-bottom: 6px; display: flex; justify-content: space-between;
}
.happiness-label span { color: var(--accent); }
.happiness-track {
  width: 320px; height: 8px; background: #0a0a08; border: 1px solid #1e1e1c;
  position: relative; margin: 0 auto;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.happiness-fill {
  position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0; bottom: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #1a56db, #00c896);
  transition: width 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.2,0.8,0.2,1);
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(26,86,219,0.5);
  width: 0%;
}
.happiness-fill::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; right: 0; top: 0; bottom: 0; width: 4px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
  animation: barShimmer 1s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes barShimmer { 0%,100%{opacity:0.6} 50%{opacity:1} }

/* Action Row */
.dog-action-row {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}
.dog-pet-btn {
  background: var(--accent); color: #fff;
  border: none; padding: 12px 28px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 10px; letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase; cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.15s; position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.dog-pet-btn::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
  transform: translateX(-100%); transition: transform 0.3s;
}
.dog-pet-btn:hover::before { transform: translateX(0); }
.dog-pet-btn:hover { background: #2a66eb; transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(26,86,219,0.4); }
.dog-pet-btn:active { transform: scale(0.96); }
.dog-skip-btn {
  background: transparent; color: #333; border: 1px solid #1a1a18;
  padding: 12px 20px; font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 9px;
  letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase; cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s;
}
.dog-skip-btn:hover { border-color: #444; color: #666; }

/* Completion Burst */
.dog-complete-msg {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 5;
  background: rgba(2,2,6,0.92);
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  opacity: 0; transition: opacity 0.4s;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.dog-complete-msg.show { opacity: 1; }
.dog-complete-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 48px; color: var(--accent);
  letter-spacing: 4px; margin-bottom: 8px;
  text-shadow: 0 0 30px rgba(26,86,219,0.8);
}
.dog-complete-sub {
  font-size: 10px; letter-spacing: 3px; text-transform: uppercase; color: #555;
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════
   PERSISTENT PIXEL DOG PET
═══════════════════════════════════════ */
#persistent-dog {
  position: fixed; bottom: 0; z-index: 9997;
  pointer-events: none;
  image-rendering: pixelated;
  transition: left 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.2,0.8,0.2,1);
  filter: drop-shadow(0 -4px 8px rgba(26,86,219,0.3));
}
#persistent-dog.dog-idle { animation: dogBob 2s ease-in-out infinite; }
@keyframes dogBob { 0%,100%{transform:translateY(0)} 50%{transform:translateY(-4px)} }
#persistent-dog.dog-running { animation: dogRun 0.25s steps(1) infinite; }
#persistent-dog.dog-flipped canvas { transform: scaleX(-1); }

/* Confetti particle */
.confetti-piece {
  position: fixed; width: 8px; height: 8px;
  pointer-events: none; z-index: 10001;
  animation: confettiFall 1.2s ease-in forwards;
}
@keyframes confettiFall {
  from { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0) rotate(0deg); }
  to   { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(200px) rotate(720deg); }
}