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/* V6 additions: professional links and accessible contact form modal */
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.social-row a{font-size:10px;color:#aab8d1}.social-row a:hover{color:var(--green)}
.contact-open{cursor:pointer;font-family:inherit}
.contact-modal{position:fixed;inset:0;z-index:1000;display:none;align-items:center;justify-content:center;padding:20px}
.contact-modal.open{display:flex}
.modal-backdrop{position:absolute;inset:0;background:rgba(2,5,12,.78);backdrop-filter:blur(8px)}
.contact-dialog{position:relative;z-index:1;width:min(620px,100%);max-height:min(90vh,900px);overflow-y:auto;border:1px solid rgba(164,187,234,.23);border-radius:13px;background:linear-gradient(145deg,#121c30,#0b1220);box-shadow:0 30px 100px #0009;padding:30px}
.modal-close{position:absolute;right:17px;top:10px;border:0;background:transparent;color:#dce6f6;font-size:30px;line-height:1;cursor:pointer}
.contact-dialog h2{font-size:32px;letter-spacing:-.06em;margin:10px 0 5px}.form-intro{font-size:12px;color:var(--muted);margin:0 0 22px}
.contact-dialog form{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:14px}
.contact-dialog label{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:6px;font-size:10px;color:#dbe5f6;font-weight:700}
.contact-dialog input:not([type=checkbox]),.contact-dialog select,.contact-dialog textarea{width:100%;border:1px solid rgba(175,195,233,.2);border-radius:6px;background:#080f1d;color:#f4f7ff;padding:11px 12px;font:11px var(--font);outline:none}
.contact-dialog input:focus,.contact-dialog select:focus,.contact-dialog textarea:focus{border-color:#a1f4c2a6;box-shadow:0 0 0 3px #a1f4c212}
.contact-dialog input::placeholder,.contact-dialog textarea::placeholder{color:#6f7e99}
.contact-dialog select{appearance:auto}.contact-dialog textarea{resize:vertical;min-height:105px}
.form-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:12px}
.optional{font-weight:400;color:#8391aa}
.robot-check{display:flex!important;flex-direction:row!important;align-items:center;gap:9px!important;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:6px;padding:11px}
.robot-check input{width:16px;height:16px;accent-color:#a1f4c2}
.privacy-note{font-size:9px;line-height:1.7;color:#8795ad;margin:0}
.submit-button{border:0;cursor:pointer;width:100%;font-family:inherit}.submit-button:disabled{opacity:.65;cursor:wait}
.form-feedback{font-size:10px;color:var(--green);margin:0}
body.modal-open{overflow:hidden}
@media(max-width:650px){.contact-dialog{padding:25px 18px}.form-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}.contact-dialog h2{font-size:28px}}

/* V7 polish: consistent line icon for security skill */
.skill-icon svg{width:23px;height:23px;display:block;fill:none;stroke:currentColor;stroke-width:1.7;stroke-linecap:round;stroke-linejoin:round}

/* V8: security icon follows the site's thin-line icon system */
.skill-icon.security-icon{display:grid;place-items:center;color:var(--green);background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(161,244,194,.09),rgba(138,120,255,.08));border:1px solid rgba(161,244,194,.14);border-radius:10px}
.skill-icon.security-icon svg{width:25px;height:25px;fill:none;stroke:currentColor;stroke-width:1.55;stroke-linecap:round;stroke-linejoin:round}

/* V9: keep the security glyph compact and aligned with the other skill icons */
.skill-icon.security-icon{width:42px;height:42px;min-width:42px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;box-sizing:border-box}
.skill-icon.security-icon svg{width:21px;height:21px;max-width:21px;max-height:21px;display:block;flex:0 0 21px;fill:none;stroke:currentColor;stroke-width:1.5;stroke-linecap:round;stroke-linejoin:round}

/* ==========================================================================
   DYNAMIC UPGRADES & INTERACTIVE ANIMATIONS
   ========================================================================== */

/* Background Canvas */
.bg-canvas {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100vw;
  height: 100vh;
  z-index: -2;
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0.75;
}

/* Scroll Progress Bar */
.scroll-progress-bar {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  height: 3px;
  width: 0%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #a1f4c2, #8fe2ec 50%, #c0a5ff);
  z-index: 9999;
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(161, 244, 194, 0.8), 0 0 4px #8fe2ec;
  transition: width 0.08s linear;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Scrolled Sticky Header */
.header.header-scrolled {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  background: rgba(8, 13, 25, 0.88);
  backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(175, 195, 233, 0.2);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.nav a {
  position: relative;
  padding: 6px 0;
  transition: color 0.25s ease;
}

.nav a::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -2px;
  left: 0;
  width: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--green);
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--green);
  transition: width 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.nav a:hover::after,
.nav a.active::after {
  width: 100%;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SUPERCHARGED DYNAMIC BUTTONS
   ========================================================================== */
.button {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  cursor: pointer;
  user-select: none;
  isolation: isolate;
  will-change: transform;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  transition: transform 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1), box-shadow 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease, background 0.25s ease;
}

.button::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at var(--mouse-x, 50%) var(--mouse-y, 50%), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22), transparent 60%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.button:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

.button:active {
  transform: scale(0.97) translateY(0);
}

.button.primary {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #a1f4c2 0%, #7ee6b1 100%);
  color: #06140c;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(161, 244, 194, 0.3), 0 0 0 1px rgba(161, 244, 194, 0.5);
}

.button.primary:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 32px rgba(161, 244, 194, 0.5), 0 0 24px rgba(161, 244, 194, 0.35);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #b5f8cf 0%, #8ef0be 100%);
}

.button.primary::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -50%;
  left: -60%;
  width: 200%;
  height: 200%;
  background: linear-gradient(60deg, transparent 35%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4) 50%, transparent 65%);
  transform: rotate(25deg) translateY(-100%);
  transition: transform 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.button.primary:hover::after {
  transform: rotate(25deg) translateY(100%);
}

.button.secondary {
  background: rgba(17, 27, 46, 0.65);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(175, 195, 233, 0.25);
  color: #e8eefb;
}

.button.secondary:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  border-color: rgba(161, 244, 194, 0.7);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(161, 244, 194, 0.18), inset 0 0 14px rgba(161, 244, 194, 0.06);
  color: #fff;
}

.button span {
  display: inline-block;
  transition: transform 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
}

.button:hover span {
  transform: translate(3px, -3px);
}

/* Copy Email & Quick Action Buttons */
.button.btn-copy {
  gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(161, 244, 194, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(161, 244, 194, 0.3);
  color: var(--green);
}

.button.btn-copy:hover {
  background: rgba(161, 244, 194, 0.16);
  border-color: var(--green);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(161, 244, 194, 0.25);
}

.button.btn-copy.copied {
  background: var(--green);
  color: #05140b;
  border-color: var(--green);
}

/* Click Ripple Wave */
.btn-ripple {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  transform: scale(0);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
  pointer-events: none;
  animation: ripple-wave 0.55s ease-out forwards;
}

@keyframes ripple-wave {
  to {
    transform: scale(3.5);
    opacity: 0;
  }
}

/* Back to Top Floating Button */
.back-to-top {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 26px;
  right: 26px;
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(17, 27, 46, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(175, 195, 233, 0.3);
  color: var(--green);
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 99;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(16px) scale(0.85);
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
}

.back-to-top.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
}

.back-to-top:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.08);
  border-color: var(--green);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 35px rgba(161, 244, 194, 0.35);
  color: #fff;
}

.back-to-top svg.progress-ring {
  position: absolute;
  inset: -1px;
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  transform: rotate(-90deg);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.back-to-top circle.progress-circle {
  fill: none;
  stroke: var(--green);
  stroke-width: 2.5;
  stroke-linecap: round;
  stroke-dasharray: 150.8;
  stroke-dashoffset: 150.8;
  transition: stroke-dashoffset 0.12s linear;
}

.back-to-top .arrow-up {
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 800;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.back-to-top:hover .arrow-up {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   DYNAMIC HERO TYPEWRITER & LIVE STATUS
   ========================================================================== */
.dynamic-typewriter {
  display: inline-block;
  min-height: 1.1em;
}

.typewriter-cursor {
  display: inline-block;
  font-weight: 300;
  color: var(--green);
  animation: cursor-blink 0.9s infinite;
  margin-left: 2px;
}

@keyframes cursor-blink {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 1; }
  50% { opacity: 0; }
}

.live-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(161, 244, 194, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(161, 244, 194, 0.25);
  border-radius: 999px;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  font: 9px var(--mono);
  color: #d8e8f8;
  margin-top: 14px;
}

.live-badge .pulse {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   INTERACTIVE DEVELOPER STUDIO / CODE & TERMINAL WINDOW
   ========================================================================== */
.code-window {
  transition: box-shadow 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
}

.code-window:hover {
  border-color: rgba(161, 244, 194, 0.4);
  box-shadow: 0 35px 110px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65), 0 0 30px rgba(161, 244, 194, 0.12);
}

.window-tabs {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 2px;
  background: rgba(9, 15, 28, 0.85);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
  padding: 0 10px;
  overflow-x: auto;
  scrollbar-width: none;
}

.window-tabs::-webkit-scrollbar {
  display: none;
}

.window-tab {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  padding: 9px 12px;
  font: 9px var(--mono);
  color: var(--muted);
  border-bottom: 2px solid transparent;
  cursor: pointer;
  background: transparent;
  border-top: none;
  border-left: none;
  border-right: none;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.window-tab:hover {
  color: var(--text);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
}

.window-tab.active {
  color: var(--text);
  border-bottom-color: var(--green);
  background: rgba(161, 244, 194, 0.06);
}

.tab-icon {
  font-size: 11px;
}

.window-actions {
  margin-left: auto;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  padding: 6px 0;
}

.window-action-btn {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  color: #c4d0e6;
  font: 8px var(--mono);
  padding: 4px 9px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
}

.window-action-btn:hover {
  background: rgba(161, 244, 194, 0.16);
  border-color: var(--green);
  color: var(--green);
}

.window-action-btn.btn-run {
  background: rgba(161, 244, 194, 0.12);
  border-color: rgba(161, 244, 194, 0.35);
  color: var(--green);
}

.window-action-btn.btn-run:hover {
  background: var(--green);
  color: #05140b;
}

.tab-content {
  display: none;
}

.tab-content.active {
  display: block;
  animation: fadeInCode 0.25s ease;
}

@keyframes fadeInCode {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(3px); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

/* Interactive Terminal Tab Styles */
.terminal-tab-content {
  padding: 16px 18px;
  font: 9.5px/1.8 var(--mono);
  color: #d4dced;
  max-height: 280px;
  min-height: 220px;
  overflow-y: auto;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.terminal-history {
  flex: 1;
  overflow-y: auto;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.terminal-history .log-line {
  margin-bottom: 4px;
  word-break: break-word;
}

.terminal-history .log-green { color: var(--green); }
.terminal-history .log-blue { color: var(--blue); }
.terminal-history .log-purple { color: var(--purple); }
.terminal-history .log-yellow { color: #ffd57b; }
.terminal-history .log-muted { color: var(--muted); }

.terminal-chips {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 5px;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  padding-bottom: 8px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
}

.term-chip {
  background: rgba(161, 244, 194, 0.07);
  border: 1px solid rgba(161, 244, 194, 0.25);
  color: var(--green);
  font: 8px var(--mono);
  padding: 3px 7px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.term-chip:hover {
  background: var(--green);
  color: #05140b;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.terminal-prompt-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 5px;
  padding: 4px 8px;
}

.terminal-prompt-symbol {
  color: var(--green);
  font-weight: bold;
}

.terminal-input {
  flex: 1;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  outline: none;
  color: #fff;
  font: 9.5px var(--mono);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   DYNAMIC STATS COUNTER BAR
   ========================================================================== */
.stats-bar {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 14px;
  margin: 30px auto;
  padding: 0;
}

.stat-card {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(18, 28, 48, 0.7), rgba(12, 20, 36, 0.7));
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 22px 20px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}

.stat-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--green), transparent);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.stat-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: rgba(161, 244, 194, 0.4);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4), 0 0 20px rgba(161, 244, 194, 0.1);
}

.stat-card:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

.stat-number {
  font-size: clamp(32px, 3.8vw, 44px);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
  color: #fff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  gap: 2px;
}

.stat-suffix {
  color: var(--green);
  font-size: 0.85em;
}

.stat-label {
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #e2ebf8;
  margin-top: 8px;
}

.stat-sub {
  font: 9px var(--mono);
  color: var(--muted);
  margin-top: 4px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   DYNAMIC SKILLS FILTER & INSTANT SEARCH
   ========================================================================== */
.skills-filter-container {
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
}

.skill-search-box {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  max-width: 580px;
  width: 100%;
}

.skill-search-box .search-icon {
  position: absolute;
  left: 14px;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--muted);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.skill-search-input {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 12px 38px 12px 40px;
  background: rgba(14, 23, 39, 0.85);
  border: 1px solid rgba(175, 195, 233, 0.22);
  border-radius: 8px;
  color: #fff;
  font: 11px var(--font);
  outline: none;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.skill-search-input:focus {
  border-color: var(--green);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(161, 244, 194, 0.15), 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
  background: rgba(17, 28, 48, 0.95);
}

.skill-search-input::placeholder {
  color: #72829d;
}

.clear-search-btn {
  position: absolute;
  right: 12px;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 14px;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 4px 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  transition: color 0.2s;
}

.clear-search-btn:hover {
  color: #fff;
}

.skill-tabs {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
}

.skill-tab-btn {
  background: rgba(14, 23, 39, 0.7);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  color: #aab8d1;
  padding: 8px 13px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  font: 9.5px var(--mono);
  cursor: pointer;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
  transition: all 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.skill-tab-btn:hover {
  border-color: rgba(161, 244, 194, 0.5);
  color: #fff;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.skill-tab-btn.active {
  background: rgba(161, 244, 194, 0.14);
  border-color: var(--green);
  color: var(--green);
  font-weight: 700;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(161, 244, 194, 0.15);
}

.tab-badge {
  font-size: 8px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  padding: 2px 5px;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

.skill-tab-btn.active .tab-badge {
  background: rgba(161, 244, 194, 0.25);
  color: var(--green);
}

.skills-count-status {
  font: 9px var(--mono);
  color: #8292ae;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.skill-card {
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, border-color 0.25s ease, opacity 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
  will-change: transform;
}

.skill-card.skill-hidden {
  display: none !important;
}

.skill-card:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45), 0 0 25px rgba(161, 244, 194, 0.12);
}

.tags span {
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.tags span:hover {
  background: rgba(161, 244, 194, 0.18);
  border-color: var(--green);
  color: var(--green);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.skills-empty-state {
  grid-column: 1 / -1;
  padding: 50px 20px;
  text-align: center;
  background: rgba(14, 23, 39, 0.5);
  border: 1px dashed var(--line);
  border-radius: 10px;
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 13px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   DYNAMIC JOURNEY TIMELINE ENHANCEMENTS
   ========================================================================== */
.timeline-item {
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.timeline-item:hover {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.current-role-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background: rgba(161, 244, 194, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(161, 244, 194, 0.4);
  color: var(--green);
  font: 8px var(--mono);
  padding: 3px 7px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  margin-left: 8px;
  vertical-align: middle;
}

.current-role-badge .pulse {
  width: 5px;
  height: 5px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   TOAST NOTIFICATION SYSTEM
   ========================================================================== */
.toast-container {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 26px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
  z-index: 10000;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.toast {
  background: rgba(13, 21, 37, 0.94);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(161, 244, 194, 0.4);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 11px 18px;
  color: #fff;
  font: 11px var(--font);
  font-weight: 600;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6), 0 0 20px rgba(161, 244, 194, 0.2);
  pointer-events: auto;
  animation: toastIn 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1) forwards;
}

.toast.toast-exit {
  animation: toastOut 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) forwards;
}

@keyframes toastIn {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(20px) scale(0.9); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0) scale(1); }
}

@keyframes toastOut {
  from { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0) scale(1); }
  to { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(12px) scale(0.92); }
}

.toast-icon {
  color: var(--green);
  font-size: 14px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SCROLL REVEAL ANIMATIONS
   ========================================================================== */
.reveal, .reveal-pop {
  transition: opacity 0.65s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), transform 0.65s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  will-change: opacity, transform;
}

.reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(28px);
}

.reveal-pop {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(22px) scale(0.96);
}

.reveal.reveal-visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.reveal-pop.reveal-visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SKILL PROFICIENCY METERS
   ========================================================================== */
.skill-meter {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-top: 14px;
}

.skill-meter-track {
  flex: 1;
  height: 4px;
  border-radius: 3px;
  background: rgba(174, 191, 227, 0.14);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.skill-meter-fill {
  display: block;
  height: 100%;
  width: 0%;
  border-radius: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--green), var(--blue));
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(161, 244, 194, 0.35);
  transition: width 1.1s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.skill-meter-pct {
  font: 8px var(--mono);
  color: #8e9cb6;
  min-width: 28px;
  text-align: right;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   TIMELINE SCROLL PROGRESS
   ========================================================================== */
.timeline {
  position: relative;
}

.timeline-progress {
  position: absolute;
  left: -1px;
  top: 0;
  width: 2px;
  height: 0%;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--green), var(--blue));
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(161, 244, 194, 0.5);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: height 0.15s linear;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CURSOR AMBIENT GLOW
   ========================================================================== */
.cursor-glow {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 360px;
  height: 360px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: -1;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(161, 244, 194, 0.10), rgba(142, 181, 255, 0.05) 45%, transparent 72%);
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.5s ease;
  will-change: transform;
}

.cursor-glow.active {
  opacity: 1;
}

@media (max-width: 900px), (pointer: coarse) {
  .cursor-glow {
    display: none;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   GRADIENT TEXT SHIMMER & HERO PARALLAX EASING
   ========================================================================== */
@keyframes gradientShimmer {
  0% { background-position: 0% 50%; }
  100% { background-position: 200% 50%; }
}

.gradient {
  background-size: 200% auto;
  animation: gradientShimmer 7s linear infinite;
}

.code-window, .orbit-1, .orbit-2 {
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

/* Responsive adjustments */
@media(max-width: 950px) {
  .stats-bar {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media(max-width: 650px) {
  .stats-bar {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .skills-filter-container {
    align-items: stretch;
  }
  .skill-search-box {
    max-width: 100%;
  }
  .toast-container {
    width: calc(100% - 32px);
    bottom: 16px;
  }
  .back-to-top {
    bottom: 16px;
    right: 16px;
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   TOP LEVEL ENHANCEMENTS: BRAND, SOCIALS & VIBRANT CONTACT BUTTON
   ========================================================================== */
.header-left {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
}

.brand {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.brand-icon {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  display: block;
  object-fit: cover;
  background: #0d1424;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(161, 244, 194, 0.45);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(138, 120, 255, 0.3), 0 0 10px rgba(161, 244, 194, 0.15);
  transition: transform 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1), box-shadow 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s;
}

.brand:hover .brand-icon {
  transform: scale(1.08) rotate(-2deg);
  border-color: var(--green);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(67, 207, 233, 0.5), 0 0 15px rgba(161, 244, 194, 0.3);
}

.callout-logo {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  display: block;
  object-fit: cover;
  background: #0d1424;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(138, 120, 255, 0.45);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(138, 120, 255, 0.35);
  transition: transform 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
}

.journey-callout:hover .callout-logo {
  transform: scale(1.06) rotate(-2deg);
}

.brand-info {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.brand-name {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #fff;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.brand-title {
  font: 8px var(--mono);
  color: var(--green);
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-top: 1px;
}

.header-divider {
  width: 1px;
  height: 22px;
  background: rgba(175, 195, 233, 0.22);
  margin: 0 2px;
}

.header-socials {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.header-social-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  padding: 5px 10px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(17, 27, 46, 0.65);
  border: 1px solid rgba(175, 195, 233, 0.22);
  color: #cbd6ea;
  font: 9px var(--mono);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.header-social-pill .social-icon {
  font-size: 8px;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 2px 4px;
  border-radius: 3px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  color: var(--green);
}

.header-social-pill.github:hover {
  background: rgba(161, 244, 194, 0.12);
  border-color: var(--green);
  color: #fff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(161, 244, 194, 0.2);
}

.header-social-pill.gitlab:hover {
  background: rgba(252, 109, 38, 0.12);
  border-color: #fc6d26;
  color: #fff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(252, 109, 38, 0.25);
}

.header-social-pill.gitlab:hover .social-icon {
  color: #fc6d26;
}

.header-social-pill.linkedin:hover {
  background: rgba(14, 118, 168, 0.15);
  border-color: #0a66c2;
  color: #fff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(10, 102, 194, 0.25);
}

.header-social-pill.linkedin:hover .social-icon {
  color: #58a6ff;
}

/* FIXED VIBRANT CONTACT BUTTON (NO WHITE WASH-OUT) */
.nav-cta {
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  gap: 8px !important;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(161, 244, 194, 0.14), rgba(142, 181, 255, 0.09)) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(161, 244, 194, 0.45) !important;
  border-radius: 999px !important;
  padding: 8px 16px !important;
  color: var(--green) !important;
  font: 10px var(--mono) !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em !important;
  text-transform: uppercase !important;
  cursor: pointer !important;
  user-select: none !important;
  outline: none !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 16px rgba(161, 244, 194, 0.12), inset 0 0 10px rgba(161, 244, 194, 0.06) !important;
  transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
}

.nav-cta .cta-pulse {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--green);
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px #a1f4c2;
  display: inline-block;
  animation: pulse-glow 2s infinite ease-in-out;
}

.nav-cta:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #a1f4c2 0%, #7ee6b1 100%) !important;
  color: #05140b !important;
  border-color: #a1f4c2 !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 22px rgba(161, 244, 194, 0.5), 0 0 25px rgba(161, 244, 194, 0.35) !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px) scale(1.02) !important;
}

.nav-cta:hover .cta-pulse {
  background: #05140b;
  box-shadow: none;
}

.nav-cta:active {
  transform: scale(0.96) !important;
}

/* HERO QUICK BADGES */
.quick-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-top: 28px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.quick-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
  background: rgba(18, 28, 48, 0.65);
  border: 1px solid rgba(175, 195, 233, 0.2);
  border-radius: 6px;
  padding: 6px 12px;
  color: #cbd6eb;
  font: 9.5px var(--mono);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.quick-badge:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  border-color: var(--green);
  color: #fff;
  background: rgba(161, 244, 194, 0.1);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(161, 244, 194, 0.18);
}

.quick-badge.gitlab:hover {
  border-color: #fc6d26;
  background: rgba(252, 109, 38, 0.12);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(252, 109, 38, 0.25);
}

.quick-badge.linkedin:hover {
  border-color: #0a66c2;
  background: rgba(10, 102, 194, 0.12);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(10, 102, 194, 0.25);
}

.quick-location {
  font: 9px var(--mono);
  color: #8899b5;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  padding: 6px 10px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  border: 1px solid rgba(175, 195, 233, 0.1);
}

/* Ensure mobile-social-row is hidden on desktop */
.mobile-social-row {
  display: none !important;
}

/* Nav smooth slide down animation */
@keyframes navSlideDown {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(-8px) scale(0.98);
  }
  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
  }
}

/* On screens <= 1120px, switch cleanly to burger icon drawer */
@media(max-width: 1120px) {
  .menu-toggle {
    display: flex !important;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border: 1px solid var(--line);
    border-radius: 8px;
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    cursor: pointer;
    padding: 0;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 4.5px;
    transition: background 0.2s, border-color 0.2s;
  }
  .menu-toggle:hover {
    background: rgba(161, 244, 194, 0.1);
    border-color: var(--green);
  }
  .menu-toggle span {
    display: block;
    width: 20px;
    height: 2px;
    background: #f4f7ff;
    border-radius: 2px;
    transition: transform 0.22s ease, opacity 0.22s ease;
    margin: 0;
  }
  .menu-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] span:first-child {
    transform: translateY(3.25px) rotate(45deg);
  }
  .menu-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] span:last-child {
    transform: translateY(-3.25px) rotate(-45deg);
  }
  .nav {
    display: none !important;
  }
  .nav.open {
    display: flex !important;
    position: absolute;
    top: calc(100% + 8px);
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    width: 100%;
    background: rgba(12, 20, 36, 0.98);
    backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(175, 195, 233, 0.2);
    border-radius: 12px;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
    padding: 12px;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
    gap: 3px;
    z-index: 999;
    animation: navSlideDown 0.22s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  }
  .nav a {
    padding: 9px 12px;
    font-size: 11px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    color: #cbd6eb;
    transition: background 0.15s, color 0.15s;
  }
  .nav a:hover, .nav a.active {
    background: rgba(161, 244, 194, 0.1);
    color: var(--green);
  }
  .nav .nav-cta {
    margin-top: 6px;
    width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   BYTE THE JAVA WATCHDOG / CAMPFIRE MOON BEAR MASCOT & CODE SHOWCASE
   ========================================================================== */
.code-showcase {
  position: relative;
  width: min(100%, 460px);
  max-width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.byte-dog-wrapper {
  position: absolute;
  top: -58px;
  right: 18px;
  z-index: 20;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  user-select: none;
  -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;
  transition: transform 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
}

.byte-dog-wrapper:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.04);
}

.byte-dog-svg {
  width: 92px;
  height: 92px;
  display: block;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6));
}

/* Kodi's whole right arm & marshmallow stick unit — pivots naturally at shoulder (68px, 78px) */
.dog-arm-and-stick {
  transform-box: view-box;
  transform-origin: 68px 78px;
  transition: transform 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
  animation: dog-arm-idle 3.2s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes dog-arm-idle {
  0%   { transform: rotate(0deg); }
  50%  { transform: rotate(-3deg); }
  100% { transform: rotate(2deg); }
}

/* On HOVER (when not eating): Kodi FASTENS the hand shaking — rapid, energetic excited marshmallow roasting shake! */
.byte-dog-wrapper:not(.excited):hover .dog-arm-and-stick {
  animation: dog-fast-hand-shake 0.14s ease-in-out infinite alternate !important;
}

@keyframes dog-fast-hand-shake {
  0%   { transform: rotate(-15deg); }
  100% { transform: rotate(15deg); }
}

/* Marshmallow stick: gentle roasting sway at rest, rapid shake on hover */
.dog-stick-group {
  transform-box: view-box;
  transform-origin: 78px 88px;
  animation: dog-stick-sway 1.8s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes dog-stick-sway {
  0% { transform: rotate(-4deg); }
  100% { transform: rotate(4deg); }
}

.byte-dog-wrapper:not(.excited):hover .dog-stick-group {
  animation: stick-fast-vibe 0.14s ease-in-out infinite alternate !important;
}

@keyframes stick-fast-vibe {
  0%   { transform: rotate(-8deg); }
  100% { transform: rotate(10deg); }
}

/* Kodi's cute left arm */
.dog-left-arm {
  transform-box: view-box;
  transform-origin: 42px 76px;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.byte-dog-wrapper:not(.excited):hover .dog-left-arm {
  animation: left-arm-cheer 0.2s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes left-arm-cheer {
  0%   { transform: rotate(0deg); }
  100% { transform: rotate(-16deg) translateY(-2px); }
}

/* CLICK TO EAT MARSHMALLOW: Kodi brings stick right into his mouth and munches! */
.byte-dog-wrapper.excited .dog-arm-and-stick,
.byte-dog-wrapper.excited:hover .dog-arm-and-stick {
  animation: kodi-eat-marshmallow 1.6s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.35, 1) forwards !important;
}

.byte-dog-wrapper.excited .dog-stick-group,
.byte-dog-wrapper.excited:hover .dog-stick-group {
  animation: none !important;
}

@keyframes kodi-eat-marshmallow {
  0%   { transform: rotate(0deg) translate(0, 0); }
  18%  { transform: rotate(-60deg) translate(-14px, -6px); } /* Brings stick straight into mouth! */
  55%  { transform: rotate(-58deg) translate(-14px, -6px); } /* Holding at mouth while chewing */
  70%  { transform: rotate(24deg) translate(2px, -3px); }    /* Triumphant celebratory stick wave! */
  85%  { transform: rotate(-8deg) translate(0, 0); }         /* Joyful little shake */
  100% { transform: rotate(0deg) translate(0, 0); }          /* Lowers back naturally */
}

/* The top marshmallow gets bitten, swallowed, and vanishes into his mouth! */
.dog-marshmallow-tip {
  transform-box: view-box;
  transform-origin: 104px 50px;
}

.byte-dog-wrapper.excited .dog-marshmallow-tip {
  animation: marshmallow-bitten-eaten 1.5s ease-in-out forwards !important;
}

@keyframes marshmallow-bitten-eaten {
  0%, 18%  { transform: scale(1); opacity: 1; }
  25%      { transform: scale(0.6) rotate(18deg) translate(-4px, 2px); opacity: 0.85; } /* First bite! */
  35%, 72% { transform: scale(0) translate(-16px, 0); opacity: 0; }                     /* EATEN & IN TUMMY! */
  86%      { transform: scale(0.65); opacity: 0.6; }                                     /* Roasts a fresh one! */
  100%     { transform: scale(1); opacity: 1; }
}

/* Kodi chewing / munching cheeks motion when eating */
.byte-dog-wrapper.excited .dog-head-group {
  animation: kodi-chew-munch 1.5s ease-in-out !important;
}

@keyframes kodi-chew-munch {
  0%, 18%  { transform: translateY(0) rotate(0deg); }
  24%      { transform: translateY(-2px) rotate(2deg) scale(1.05, 0.95); } /* NOM! */
  30%      { transform: translateY(1px) rotate(-2deg) scale(0.95, 1.05); } /* CHEW! */
  36%      { transform: translateY(-2px) rotate(2deg) scale(1.05, 0.95); } /* NOM! */
  42%      { transform: translateY(1px) rotate(-2deg) scale(0.95, 1.05); } /* CHEW! */
  48%      { transform: translateY(-2px) rotate(1deg) scale(1.03, 0.97); } /* NOM! */
  56%      { transform: translateY(-4px) rotate(0deg) scale(1.08, 0.92); } /* Gulp swallow! */
  68%      { transform: translateY(-1px) rotate(0deg) scale(1.02, 0.98); } /* Big smile! */
  100%     { transform: translateY(0) rotate(0deg); }
}

/* Tongue chomping while chewing */
.byte-dog-wrapper.excited .dog-tongue {
  animation: tongue-chew 1.5s ease-in-out !important;
}

@keyframes tongue-chew {
  0%, 18%  { transform: scale(1); }
  24%, 36% { transform: scale(1.4) translateY(2.5px); }
  30%, 42% { transform: scale(0.8) translateY(-1px); }
  56%      { transform: scale(1.3) translateY(3px); } /* Happy lip lick! */
  70%, 100%{ transform: scale(1); }
}

/* Eyes squeeze in delicious delight ^ ^ while chewing */
.byte-dog-wrapper.excited .dog-eyes {
  animation: eyes-yummy-smile 1.5s ease-in-out !important;
}

@keyframes eyes-yummy-smile {
  0%, 18%  { transform: scaleY(1); }
  24%, 58% { transform: scaleY(0.25) translateY(4px); } /* Happy squinting ^ ^ */
  70%, 100%{ transform: scaleY(1); }
}

/* Happy bear bounce on eating */
.byte-dog-wrapper.excited {
  animation: bear-eat-bounce 1.5s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
}

@keyframes bear-eat-bounce {
  0%   { transform: translateY(0) scale(1); }
  22%  { transform: translateY(-2px) scale(1.02); }
  56%  { transform: translateY(-7px) scale(1.06, 0.96); } /* Yummy bounce! */
  72%  { transform: translateY(1px) scale(0.98, 1.02); }
  85%  { transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.03); }
  100% { transform: translateY(0) scale(1); }
}

/* Head bobbing / breathing */
.dog-head-group {
  transform-origin: 60px 60px;
  animation: dog-head-bob 3s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes dog-head-bob {
  0% { transform: translateY(0) rotate(0deg); }
  50% { transform: translateY(-1.5px) rotate(1.5deg); }
  100% { transform: translateY(0) rotate(-1.5deg); }
}

/* Ear twitches */
.dog-ear-left {
  transform-origin: 38px 38px;
  animation: dog-ear-left-wiggle 4s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.dog-ear-right {
  transform-origin: 82px 38px;
  animation: dog-ear-right-wiggle 4.5s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes dog-ear-left-wiggle {
  0%, 82% { transform: rotate(0deg); }
  86% { transform: rotate(-8deg); }
  90% { transform: rotate(5deg); }
  95%, 100% { transform: rotate(0deg); }
}

@keyframes dog-ear-right-wiggle {
  0%, 78% { transform: rotate(0deg); }
  83% { transform: rotate(8deg); }
  88% { transform: rotate(-5deg); }
  93%, 100% { transform: rotate(0deg); }
}

/* Blinking eyes */
.dog-eyes {
  transform-origin: 60px 40px;
  animation: dog-eyes-blink 4.2s infinite ease-in-out;
}

@keyframes dog-eyes-blink {
  0%, 93%, 100% { transform: scaleY(1); }
  96% { transform: scaleY(0.1); }
}

.dog-tongue {
  transform-origin: 60px 52px;
  transition: transform 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
}

.byte-dog-wrapper:hover .dog-tongue,
.byte-dog-wrapper.excited .dog-tongue {
  transform: scale(1.3) translateY(2px);
}

.byte-dog-wrapper.barking {
  animation: dog-happy-bounce 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
}

@keyframes dog-happy-bounce {
  0% { transform: translateY(0) scale(1); }
  35% { transform: translateY(-12px) scale(1.1, 0.9); }
  65% { transform: translateY(-2px) scale(0.95, 1.05); }
  100% { transform: translateY(0) scale(1); }
}

/* Speech Bubble */
.dog-speech-bubble {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: calc(100% - 4px);
  background: rgba(14, 23, 42, 0.96);
  border: 1px solid var(--green);
  color: #f4f7ff;
  font: 9.5px var(--mono);
  padding: 6px 12px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  white-space: nowrap;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6), 0 0 16px rgba(161, 244, 194, 0.25);
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(6px) scale(0.9);
  transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  z-index: 25;
}

.dog-speech-bubble::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 100%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  border-width: 5px;
  border-style: solid;
  border-color: var(--green) transparent transparent transparent;
}

.dog-speech-bubble.bubble-visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
}

.dog-caption {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background: rgba(18, 28, 48, 0.85);
  border: 1px solid rgba(175, 195, 233, 0.22);
  border-radius: 999px;
  padding: 3px 8px 3px 10px;
  margin-top: -6px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.dog-status-dot {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--green);
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px #a1f4c2;
  animation: pulse-glow 2s infinite ease-in-out;
}

.dog-caption-title {
  font: 8.5px var(--mono);
  color: #cbd6ea;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

.dog-pet-pill {
  border: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(161, 244, 194, 0.2), rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.2));
  color: var(--green);
  font: 8.5px var(--mono);
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 2px 7px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.dog-pet-pill:hover {
  background: var(--green);
  color: #07120c;
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

/* The hero art clips its overflow at 1120px and below, so Kodi sits in the flow there */
@media (max-width: 1120px) {
  .byte-dog-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    top: auto;
    right: auto;
    margin: 46px auto 14px;   /* room above Kodi for his speech bubble inside the clipped hero art */
    z-index: 10;
  }
  .dog-speech-bubble {
    white-space: normal;
    width: max-content;
    max-width: min(300px, 88vw);
    text-align: center;
    border-radius: 14px;
  }
  .byte-dog-svg {
    width: 82px;
    height: 82px;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   BUILDS & EXPERIMENTS REPOSITORY CARDS CLICKABLE STYLES
   ========================================================================== */
.directory-card {
  cursor: pointer;
  position: relative;
  transition: transform 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), border-color 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}

.directory-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(161, 244, 194, 0.5) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55), 0 0 24px rgba(161, 244, 194, 0.12) !important;
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.directory-card:hover h3 {
  color: #fff;
}

.directory-card:hover .project-link {
  color: var(--green) !important;
}

.directory-card:hover .project-link span {
  transform: translate(2px, -2px);
  display: inline-block;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.directory-card:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--green);
  outline-offset: 3px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CORNER POPPING MOON BEAR MASCOT (PERSISTENT COMPANION)
   ========================================================================== */
.corner-bear-container {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 28px;
  z-index: 990;
  user-select: none;
  -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;
  pointer-events: auto;
}

.corner-bear-btn {
  background: none;
  border: none;
  padding: 0;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  outline: none;
  transform: translateY(22px);
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
  filter: drop-shadow(0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6));
}

.corner-bear-btn:hover,
.corner-bear-btn:focus-visible,
.corner-bear-container.peek-active .corner-bear-btn {
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.corner-bear-btn:active {
  transform: translateY(6px) scale(0.96);
}

.corner-bear-svg {
  width: 104px;
  height: 83px;
  display: block;
}

.corner-bear-tag {
  background: rgba(14, 23, 42, 0.94);
  border: 1px solid rgba(161, 244, 194, 0.4);
  color: var(--green);
  font: 8.5px var(--mono);
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 2px 8px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  margin-top: -6px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.corner-bear-btn:hover .corner-bear-tag {
  background: var(--green);
  color: #07120c;
  border-color: var(--green);
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.corner-bear-bubble {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: calc(100% + 4px);
  left: 0;
  background: rgba(14, 23, 42, 0.96);
  border: 1px solid var(--green);
  color: #f4f7ff;
  font: 9.5px var(--mono);
  padding: 8px 14px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  white-space: nowrap;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65), 0 0 18px rgba(161, 244, 194, 0.25);
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(8px) scale(0.92);
  transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  z-index: 1000;
}

.corner-bear-bubble::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 100%;
  left: 36px;
  border-width: 6px;
  border-style: solid;
  border-color: var(--green) transparent transparent transparent;
}

.corner-bear-bubble.bubble-visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
}

/* Popping bounce effect on interaction */
.corner-bear-btn.popping {
  animation: corner-bear-pop 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
}

@keyframes corner-bear-pop {
  0% { transform: translateY(0) scale(1); }
  40% { transform: translateY(-16px) scale(1.12, 0.92); }
  75% { transform: translateY(2px) scale(0.97, 1.03); }
  100% { transform: translateY(0) scale(1); }
}

@media (max-width: 680px) {
  .corner-bear-container {
    left: 14px;
    bottom: -2px;
  }
  .corner-bear-svg {
    width: 82px;
    height: 66px;
  }
  .corner-bear-bubble {
    font-size: 8.5px;
    padding: 6px 10px;
    max-width: 220px;
    white-space: normal;
  }
}