/* Black Cat ($Blackcat) — wickagent-inspired cinematic dark */
:root {
  --bg: #050507;
  --bg-2: #0a0a0d;
  --card: #0f0f13;
  --card-2: #15151a;
  --line: rgba(255, 255, 255, .08);
  --line-2: rgba(255, 255, 255, .14);
  --text: #ededf0;
  --muted: #a1a1aa;
  --dim: #6b6b75;
  --amber: #ffb547;
  --gold: #ffd27a;
  --emerald: #34d399;
  --emerald-2: #6ee7b7;
  --good: #4ade80;
  --bad: #f87171;

  --sans: "Plus Jakarta Sans", system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", sans-serif;
  --mono: "JetBrains Mono", ui-monospace, "SF Mono", Menlo, monospace;
  --r-xl: 30px;
  --r-lg: 22px;
  --r-md: 16px;
  --ease: cubic-bezier(.2, .7, .2, 1);
  --gutter: max(16px, 4vw);
  color-scheme: dark;
}

*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; scroll-padding-top: 88px; }
body {
  margin: 0; min-height: 100vh; background: #050507; color: var(--text);
  font: 400 16px/1.6 var(--sans); -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; overflow-x: hidden;
}
img, svg { display: block; max-width: 100%; }
a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
button, input { font: inherit; color: inherit; }
h1, h2, h3, h4 { margin: 0; line-height: 1.05; letter-spacing: -.035em; font-weight: 800; text-wrap: balance; }
p { margin: 0; }
code, .mono { font-family: var(--mono); }
[hidden] { display: none !important; }
:focus-visible { outline: 2px solid var(--emerald); outline-offset: 3px; border-radius: 8px; }

#embers {
  position: fixed; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; z-index: 2;
  pointer-events: none; opacity: .55;
}

.container { width: 100%; max-width: 1180px; margin: 0 auto; padding-left: var(--gutter); padding-right: var(--gutter); }
.narrow { max-width: 860px; }
.silver {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, #e4e4e8 45%, #8f8f98 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; color: transparent;
}
.lead { color: var(--muted); font-size: clamp(16px, 1.5vw, 19px); line-height: 1.6; }
.center { text-align: center; }
.center .lead { margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }
.muted { color: var(--muted); }
.hint { margin-top: 14px; font-size: 13px; color: var(--dim); }

/* buttons & pills */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 8px;
  padding: 14px 26px; border-radius: 999px; border: 1px solid transparent;
  cursor: pointer; font: 700 15px/1 var(--sans); white-space: nowrap;
  transition: transform .25s var(--ease), box-shadow .25s, background .25s, border-color .25s, opacity .2s;
}
.btn--sm { padding: 10px 18px; font-size: 14px; }
.btn--pearl {
  color: #0a0a0c;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, #d9d9de 100%);
  box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 #fff, inset 0 -2px 6px rgba(0,0,0,.12), 0 10px 30px -8px rgba(255,255,255,.28), 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,.6);
}
.btn--pearl:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 #fff, inset 0 -2px 6px rgba(0,0,0,.12), 0 16px 40px -10px rgba(255,255,255,.4), 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,.6);
}
.btn--glass {
  background: rgba(18, 18, 22, .6); border-color: var(--line-2);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
}
.btn--glass:hover { border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.3); background: rgba(30,30,36,.7); }
.btn.is-disabled, a.is-disabled {
  opacity: .5; cursor: not-allowed; pointer-events: none;
}

.pill {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; padding: 7px 14px;
  border-radius: 999px; border: 1px solid var(--line-2);
  background: rgba(10, 10, 12, .6); backdrop-filter: blur(10px); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  font-size: 13px; color: var(--muted);
}
.pill--mono {
  font: 600 11px/1 var(--mono); letter-spacing: .14em; text-transform: uppercase; padding: 9px 13px;
}
.pill--mono:hover { color: var(--text); border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.3); }
.eyebrow { margin-bottom: 14px; }
.dot {
  width: 8px; height: 8px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--emerald);
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--emerald); display: inline-block;
}
.dot--green { background: var(--emerald); box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--emerald); }
.dot--amber { background: var(--amber); box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--amber); }

.icon-btn {
  width: 38px; height: 38px; border-radius: 12px; border: 1px solid var(--line-2);
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  background: rgba(10,10,12,.55);
}
.icon-btn svg { width: 15px; height: 15px; fill: currentColor; }
.icon-btn:hover { border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.3); color: #fff; }

/* nav */
.nav {
  position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; z-index: 60;
  padding-top: env(safe-area-inset-top, 0px);
  transition: background .35s, border-color .35s;
  border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
}
.nav--solid {
  background: rgba(5, 5, 7, .78); backdrop-filter: blur(16px); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border-color: var(--line);
}
.nav__inner {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px; height: 72px;
  padding: 0 max(16px, 2.6vw);
}
.nav__left { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; }
.nav__left .brand { margin-right: 10px; }
.brand {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; font-weight: 700; font-size: 16px;
}
.brand img { width: 32px; height: 32px; border-radius: 10px; object-fit: cover; }
.nav__links {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 30px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: 18px;
}
.nav__links a { font-size: 15px; font-weight: 500; color: #d4d4d8; transition: color .2s; }
.nav__links a:hover { color: #fff; }
.nav__toggle {
  display: none; margin-left: auto; width: 42px; height: 42px; border-radius: 12px;
  border: 1px solid var(--line-2); background: rgba(10,10,12,.6); cursor: pointer;
  flex-direction: column; justify-content: center; align-items: center; gap: 5px;
}
.nav__toggle span { width: 17px; height: 2px; border-radius: 2px; background: var(--text); transition: transform .25s; }
.menu-open .nav__toggle span:first-child { transform: translateY(3.5px) rotate(45deg); }
.menu-open .nav__toggle span:last-child { transform: translateY(-3.5px) rotate(-45deg); }
.nav__links .only-mobile { display: none; }

/* hero */
.hero {
  position: relative; min-height: max(100svh, 720px);
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; overflow: hidden; isolation: isolate;
}
.hero__art { position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: -2; }
.hero__art img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; object-position: 22% 45%;
}
.hero::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: -1;
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(5,5,7,.55) 0%, rgba(5,5,7,.35) 35%, rgba(5,5,7,.82) 72%, #050507 100%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 50% at 50% 20%, rgba(52,211,153,.12), transparent 60%);
}
.hero__glow {
  position: absolute; left: 50%; top: -18%; width: 110vmax; height: 70vmax;
  transform: translateX(-50%); z-index: -1; pointer-events: none; mix-blend-mode: screen;
  background: radial-gradient(closest-side, rgba(52, 211, 153, .18), transparent);
  animation: lantern 6s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.hero__shade { position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: -1; pointer-events: none; background: #050507; opacity: var(--fade, 0); }
.hero__content {
  position: relative; z-index: 3;
  padding: calc(118px + env(safe-area-inset-top, 0px)) var(--gutter) 0;
  text-align: center;
}
.hero h1 {
  font-size: clamp(48px, 7.4vw, 108px); letter-spacing: -.05em; line-height: .98;
  margin: 22px auto 22px; max-width: 1000px;
}
.hero .lead {
  max-width: 640px; margin: 0 auto; color: #d0d0d6;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 20px rgba(0,0,0,.8);
}
.hero__actions {
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; gap: 12px; margin-top: 30px;
}
.hero__stats {
  position: relative; z-index: 3; margin-top: auto;
  padding: 26px var(--gutter) 36px;
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; gap: 10px;
}
.hero__stat {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: baseline; gap: 10px; padding: 12px 18px;
  border-radius: 14px; border: 1px solid var(--line-2);
  background: rgba(8, 8, 10, .62); backdrop-filter: blur(14px); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
}
.hero__stat span { font-size: 13px; color: var(--muted); }
.hero__stat b { font: 700 16px var(--sans); font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums; }

.hero-ca {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; width: fit-content; max-width: 100%;
  margin: 22px auto 0; padding: 6px 6px 6px 16px; border-radius: 14px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(52, 211, 153, .38);
  background: rgba(8, 8, 10, .66); backdrop-filter: blur(12px); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
}
.hero-ca--inline { margin: 22px 0 0; }
.hero-ca__label {
  flex: none; font: 700 11px var(--mono); letter-spacing: .16em; color: var(--emerald);
}
.hero-ca__addr {
  min-width: 0; font: 500 14px/1.3 var(--mono); letter-spacing: .01em; color: var(--text);
  white-space: nowrap; overflow: hidden; text-overflow: ellipsis; user-select: all;
}
.hero-ca__addr.is-tba { color: var(--muted); user-select: none; }
.hero-ca__copy {
  flex: none; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 7px;
  padding: 9px 13px; border: 0; border-radius: 10px; cursor: pointer;
  background: var(--emerald); color: #04140c;
  font: 700 11px var(--mono); letter-spacing: .12em; transition: background .2s;
}
.hero-ca__copy:hover { background: var(--emerald-2); }
.hero-ca__copy.is-done { background: var(--good); }

.scroll-cue {
  width: 22px; height: 34px; margin: 8px auto 28px; border-radius: 12px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.25); position: relative; z-index: 3;
}
.scroll-cue::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; left: 50%; top: 8px; width: 4px; height: 8px;
  margin-left: -2px; border-radius: 4px; background: #fff;
  animation: cue 1.6s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes cue {
  0%, 100% { opacity: .3; transform: translateY(0); }
  50% { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(10px); }
}

/* sections */
.section { padding: 96px 0; position: relative; z-index: 3; }
.section--tight { padding: 64px 0; }
.head { margin-bottom: 40px; max-width: 760px; }
.head.center { margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center; }
.head h2 { font-size: clamp(36px, 5vw, 64px); margin-bottom: 16px; }
.head .lead { margin-top: 8px; }

.split {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.05fr 1fr; gap: 36px; align-items: center;
}
.split__media {
  border-radius: var(--r-xl); overflow: hidden; border: 1px solid var(--line-2);
  background: var(--card); aspect-ratio: 4/5;
}
.split__media img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.split__copy h3 { font-size: clamp(28px, 3vw, 40px); margin-bottom: 14px; }
.split__copy p { color: var(--muted); margin-bottom: 18px; }
.checklist {
  list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0 0 24px;
  display: grid; gap: 10px;
}
.checklist li {
  position: relative; padding-left: 28px; color: #d4d4d8; font-size: 15px;
}
.checklist li::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 7px; width: 14px; height: 14px;
  border-radius: 50%; background: rgba(52,211,153,.15); border: 1px solid var(--emerald);
  box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 3px transparent;
}

.features {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: 16px;
}
.feature {
  padding: 28px 24px; border-radius: var(--r-lg); border: 1px solid var(--line);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #121217 0%, #0c0c10 100%);
  min-height: 220px;
}
.feature__icon { font-size: 28px; margin-bottom: 18px; }
.feature h3 { font-size: 22px; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.feature p { color: var(--muted); font-size: 15px; }

.steps3 {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: 28px;
}
.step-num {
  width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 14px; display: grid; place-items: center;
  font: 700 18px var(--mono); color: #04140c; background: var(--emerald);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.steps3 h3 { font-size: 22px; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.steps3 p { color: var(--muted); font-size: 15px; }

/* gallery */
.gallery {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(12, 1fr);
  gap: 14px;
}
.gallery__item {
  grid-column: span 4;
  margin: 0; border-radius: var(--r-lg); overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--line); background: var(--card); position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 1;
}
.gallery__item--lg { grid-column: span 8; aspect-ratio: 16/11; }
.gallery__item--wide { grid-column: span 12; aspect-ratio: 21/9; }
.gallery__item img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform .6s var(--ease); }
.gallery__item:hover img { transform: scale(1.04); }
.gallery__item figcaption {
  position: absolute; left: 12px; bottom: 12px; padding: 6px 12px; border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(5,5,7,.7); backdrop-filter: blur(8px); font: 600 11px/1 var(--mono);
  letter-spacing: .08em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #e4e4e8;
}

/* bands */
.band {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(5, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: 12px;
  padding: 28px 22px; border-radius: var(--r-xl); border: 1px solid var(--line);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #101015, #0b0b0f);
}
.band > div { text-align: center; padding: 8px; }
.band b { display: block; font-size: clamp(22px, 2.4vw, 32px); margin-bottom: 6px; }
.band span { color: var(--muted); font-size: 13px; }

.band--cta {
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr .8fr; gap: 32px; align-items: center;
  padding: 40px; background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 80% at 90% 50%, rgba(52,211,153,.12), transparent 55%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, #121218, #0a0a0e);
}
.band__art {
  display: flex; justify-content: center;
}
.band__art img {
  width: min(100%, 360px); border-radius: 28px;
  box-shadow: 0 30px 80px -20px rgba(0,0,0,.8), 0 0 0 1px var(--line-2);
}

/* faq */
.faq { display: grid; gap: 10px; }
.faq details {
  border-radius: 16px; border: 1px solid var(--line); background: var(--card);
  padding: 4px 18px;
}
.faq summary {
  cursor: pointer; list-style: none; padding: 18px 0; font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px;
  display: flex; justify-content: space-between; gap: 16px;
}
.faq summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }
.faq summary::after { content: "+"; color: var(--muted); font-weight: 500; font-size: 22px; }
.faq details[open] summary::after { content: "–"; }
.faq details p { color: var(--muted); padding: 0 0 18px; font-size: 15px; }

/* footer */
.footer {
  position: relative; z-index: 3;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line); padding: 56px 0 40px; background: #070709;
}
.footer__grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr 1fr 1.2fr; gap: 28px;
}
.footer h4 {
  font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: .14em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--dim); margin-bottom: 14px; font-weight: 700;
}
.footer__grid a:not(.brand):not(.pill) {
  display: block; color: var(--muted); font-size: 15px; margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.footer__grid a:not(.brand):not(.pill):hover { color: var(--text); }

@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .nav__links {
    position: fixed; inset: calc(72px + env(safe-area-inset-top, 0px)) 0 auto 0;
    flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch; gap: 0; margin: 0;
    padding: 10px var(--gutter) 22px;
    background: rgba(5,5,7,.94); backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
    opacity: 0; transform: translateY(-8px); pointer-events: none; transition: .25s var(--ease);
  }
  .nav__links a { padding: 13px 0; font-size: 17px; }
  .menu-open .nav__links { opacity: 1; transform: none; pointer-events: auto; }
  .nav__toggle { display: inline-flex; }
  .nav__inner > .btn { display: none; }
  .nav__links .only-mobile { display: block; color: #fff; font-weight: 700; }
  .features, .steps3 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .split { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .split__media { aspect-ratio: 16/11; }
  .band { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .band--cta { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .band__art { order: -1; }
  .footer__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .gallery__item, .gallery__item--lg { grid-column: span 6; }
  .gallery__item--wide { grid-column: span 12; aspect-ratio: 16/9; }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .nav__left .pill--mono, .nav__left .icon-btn { display: none; }
  .hero__stat { padding: 9px 13px; }
  .hero__stat b { font-size: 14px; }
  .band { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .footer__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .gallery__item, .gallery__item--lg { grid-column: span 12; aspect-ratio: 4/3; }
  .hero-ca { gap: 8px; padding: 5px 5px 5px 11px; margin-top: 18px; }
  .hero-ca__label { font-size: 9.5px; }
  .hero-ca__addr { font-size: clamp(8.6px, 2.55vw, 12px); }
  .hero-ca__copy b { display: none; }
  .band--cta { padding: 28px 20px; }
}


/* ===== wickagent-style top / cinematic motion (emerald palette) ===== */
.hero__art { will-change: transform; transform: scale(1.05); }
.hero__art img { transform: none; }
.hero__content, .hero__stats { will-change: transform, opacity; }

@keyframes lantern {
  0%, 100% { opacity: .65; }
  20% { opacity: .95; }
  22% { opacity: .78; }
  45% { opacity: 1; }
  70% { opacity: .72; }
  72% { opacity: .9; }
}

.rain {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;
  z-index: -1; pointer-events: none; opacity: .55; mix-blend-mode: screen;
}
.fog {
  position: absolute; left: -20%; right: -20%; bottom: -12%; height: 55%;
  z-index: -1; pointer-events: none;
}
.fog i {
  position: absolute; bottom: 0; width: 65%; height: 100%; border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(24px);
  background: radial-gradient(closest-side, rgba(120, 220, 180, .16), transparent);
  animation: fog 40s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
.fog i:nth-child(1) { left: 0; }
.fog i:nth-child(2) { right: 0; bottom: 12%; animation-duration: 56s; animation-direction: alternate-reverse; }
@keyframes fog { from { transform: translateX(-14%); } to { transform: translateX(14%); } }

.motion .hero__art img { animation: heroIn 2.8s cubic-bezier(.16, 1, .3, 1) backwards; }
@keyframes heroIn {
  from { transform: scale(1.2); filter: brightness(.25) saturate(.6) blur(8px); }
}
.motion [data-intro] {
  animation: introUp 1.2s cubic-bezier(.16, 1, .3, 1) backwards;
  animation-delay: calc(var(--d, 0s) + .15s);
}
@keyframes introUp {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(26px); filter: blur(10px); }
}

.w { display: inline-block; overflow: hidden; vertical-align: top; padding: 0 .05em .14em; margin: 0 -.05em -.14em; }
.w__in { display: inline-block; }
.motion .hero .w__in {
  animation: rise 1.3s cubic-bezier(.16, 1, .3, 1) backwards;
  animation-delay: calc(.5s + var(--i) * 95ms);
}
.motion h2.is-split.is-in .w__in,
.motion .is-in .w__in {
  animation: rise 1.1s cubic-bezier(.16, 1, .3, 1) backwards;
  animation-delay: calc(.1s + var(--i) * 70ms);
}
@keyframes rise { from { transform: translateY(112%) rotate(5deg); } }

.motion .steps3 .step-num { opacity: 0; transform: scale(.4); transition: opacity .6s ease, transform .9s cubic-bezier(.34, 1.56, .64, 1); }
.motion .steps3.is-in .step-num { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
.motion .steps3.is-in > div:nth-child(1) .step-num { transition-delay: .15s; }
.motion .steps3.is-in > div:nth-child(2) .step-num { transition-delay: .75s; }
.motion .steps3.is-in > div:nth-child(3) .step-num { transition-delay: 1.35s; }

.motion .split__img { clip-path: inset(14% 14% 14% 14% round 30px); transition: clip-path 1.6s cubic-bezier(.65, 0, .35, 1); }
.motion .split__img.is-in { clip-path: inset(0 0 0 0 round 30px); }
.motion .split__img img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transform: scale(1.25); transition: transform 2.4s cubic-bezier(.16, 1, .3, 1); }
.motion .split__img.is-in img { transform: scale(1); }

.motion .dot { animation: dotPulse 2.2s ease-in-out infinite; }
@keyframes dotPulse {
  0%, 100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(52, 211, 153, .55), 0 0 10px currentColor; }
  60% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 7px rgba(52, 211, 153, 0), 0 0 10px currentColor; }
}

.btn--pearl { position: relative; overflow: hidden; transition: transform .25s var(--ease), box-shadow .25s, translate .35s var(--ease); }
.motion .btn--pearl::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none; transform: translateX(-130%);
  background: linear-gradient(115deg, transparent 35%, rgba(255, 255, 255, .95) 50%, transparent 65%);
  mix-blend-mode: soft-light; animation: pearlSheen 6.5s ease-in-out 2.6s infinite;
}
@keyframes pearlSheen {
  0%, 72% { transform: translateX(-130%); }
  88%, 100% { transform: translateX(130%); }
}

.nav { transition: transform .45s var(--ease), background .35s, border-color .35s; }
.nav--hidden { transform: translateY(-110%); }

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  #embers, .rain, .fog { display: none !important; }
  .motion .hero__art img,
  .motion [data-intro],
  .motion .hero .w__in,
  .motion .btn--pearl::before,
  .motion .dot,
  .hero__glow { animation: none !important; }
}
@media (max-width: 700px) {
  #embers { opacity: .4; }
}


/* ===== Old Glory wet-blur atmosphere (not a sharp flag wallpaper) ===== */
.site-bg {
  position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 0; pointer-events: none; overflow: hidden;
}
.site-bg__flag {
  position: absolute; inset: -2%;
  background:
    url("/img/bg-oldglory-wet.jpg") center / cover no-repeat;
  filter: blur(2.5px) saturate(0.95) brightness(0.62);
  transform: scale(1.04);
  opacity: 0.72;
}
.site-bg__wet {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(5,5,7,.18) 0%, rgba(5,5,7,.08) 45%, rgba(5,5,7,.32) 100%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 50% at 50% 0%, rgba(180, 210, 255, .06), transparent 55%),
    repeating-linear-gradient(
      105deg,
      transparent 0 18px,
      rgba(200, 230, 255, .028) 18px 19px,
      transparent 19px 40px
    );
  mix-blend-mode: soft-light;
  opacity: 0.75;
}
.site-bg__wash {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 30% 20%, rgba(10, 49, 97, .12), transparent 50%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 80% 70%, rgba(179, 25, 66, .1), transparent 55%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(5,5,7,.28), rgba(5,5,7,.48));
}
/* keep content above atmosphere; embers already z-index 2 */
main, .nav, .footer, .section { position: relative; }
.nav { z-index: 60; }
#embers { z-index: 2; }
.hero { z-index: 3; }

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .site-bg__flag { filter: blur(3px) saturate(0.95) brightness(0.62); }
}


/* Mid-page Old Glory kitten feature (not hero) */
.glory-band {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.35fr 1fr;
  gap: 28px;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 18px;
  border-radius: var(--r-xl);
  border: 1px solid var(--line-2);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(16,16,22,.92), rgba(8,8,12,.95));
  box-shadow: 0 30px 80px -40px rgba(0,0,0,.8);
}
.glory-band__media {
  border-radius: calc(var(--r-xl) - 6px);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  aspect-ratio: 3 / 1;
  background: #0a0a0d;
}
.glory-band__media img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; object-position: center 40%;
}
.glory-band__copy { padding: 8px 12px 8px 4px; }
.glory-band__copy h2 {
  font-size: clamp(28px, 3.6vw, 48px);
  margin: 10px 0 14px;
}
.glory-band__copy .lead { margin-bottom: 22px; }
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .glory-band { grid-template-columns: 1fr; padding: 14px; }
  .glory-band__media { aspect-ratio: 21 / 9; }
  .glory-band__copy { padding: 4px 4px 8px; }
}