/* =====================================================
   ROOT & RESET
===================================================== */
:root {
  --forest-deep:   #2C4A3E;
  --evergreen-mid: #3D6B5C;
  --sage-mist:     #A8C5B5;
  --lake-slate:    #5B7FA6;
  --coastal-blue:  #8DAFC7;
  --linen-warm:    #F5EFE6;
  --field-gold:    #C9A87C;
  --white:         #FFFFFF;
  --body-text:     #2C2C2A;

  --font-serif: 'Lora', Georgia, serif;
  --font-sans:  'Inter', sans-serif;

  --max-w: 1160px;
  --pad-x: clamp(20px, 5vw, 48px);
  --section-v: clamp(72px, 10vw, 108px);
}

*, *::before, *::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  scroll-padding-top: 64px;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--body-text);
  background: var(--white);
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}

img {
  max-width: 100%;
  display: block;
}

a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
ul, ol { list-style: none; }

/* =====================================================
   SHARED UTILITIES
===================================================== */
.section-label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--field-gold);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

/* =====================================================
   BUTTONS
===================================================== */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 13px 28px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 500;
  cursor: pointer;
  border: 2px solid transparent;
  transition: background 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease, transform 0.15s ease;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.btn:hover { transform: translateY(-1px); }
.btn:active { transform: none; }

.btn--primary {
  background: var(--field-gold);
  color: var(--forest-deep);
  border-color: var(--field-gold);
}
.btn--primary:hover {
  background: #b89068;
  border-color: #b89068;
}

.btn--secondary {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--white);
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45);
}
.btn--secondary:hover {
  border-color: var(--white);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
}

.btn--light {
  background: var(--white);
  color: var(--forest-deep);
  border-color: var(--white);
}
.btn--light:hover {
  background: var(--linen-warm);
  border-color: var(--linen-warm);
}

.btn--outline {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--white);
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.38);
}
.btn--outline:hover {
  border-color: var(--white);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
}

/* =====================================================
   SCROLL FADE-IN
===================================================== */
.fade-in {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(22px);
  transition: opacity 0.65s ease, transform 0.65s ease;
}
.fade-in.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* =====================================================
   NAV
===================================================== */
.nav {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 200;
  background: var(--forest-deep);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0);
  transition: box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}
.nav.scrolled {
  box-shadow: 0 2px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.25);
}

.nav__bar {
  max-width: var(--max-w);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 var(--pad-x);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  height: 64px;
}

.nav__links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 22px;
  list-style: none;
}
.nav__links a {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.78);
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 500;
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 3px;
  transition: color 0.2s;
}
.nav__links a::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -2px;
  left: 0;
  width: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--field-gold);
  transition: width 0.25s ease;
}
.nav__links a:hover { color: var(--white); }
.nav__links a:hover::after { width: 100%; }

.nav__toggle {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 5px;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 6px 4px;
  border-radius: 2px;
}
.nav__toggle span {
  display: block;
  width: 24px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, opacity 0.3s ease;
}
.nav__toggle[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg); }
.nav__toggle[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
.nav__toggle[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg); }

/* =====================================================
   HERO
===================================================== */
.hero {
  background: linear-gradient(140deg, var(--forest-deep) 0%, var(--evergreen-mid) 100%);
  padding: clamp(64px, 10vw, 96px) var(--pad-x) clamp(80px, 12vw, 112px);
  min-height: 88vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Dot grid texture */
.hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: radial-gradient(circle at 1.5px 1.5px, rgba(168,197,181,0.14) 1.5px, transparent 0);
  background-size: 30px 30px;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

/* Decorative geometric rings — parallax via JS */
.hero__deco {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease-out;
  z-index: 0;
}

.hero__deco--1 {
  width: 560px;
  height: 560px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(168,197,181,0.1);
  right: -180px;
  top: -180px;
}

.hero__deco--2 {
  width: 360px;
  height: 360px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,124,0.09);
  right: -80px;
  bottom: -100px;
}

.hero__deco--3 {
  width: 220px;
  height: 220px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(168,197,181,0.07);
  left: -60px;
  bottom: 60px;
}

.hero__inner {
  max-width: var(--max-w);
  margin: 0 auto;
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 56px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.hero__content {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 0;
}

.badge {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 6px 18px;
  background: rgba(168,197,181,0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(168,197,181,0.55);
  border-radius: 24px;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--sage-mist);
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}

.hero__name {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(48px, 7vw, 72px);
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.05;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.hero__title {
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--sage-mist);
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.hero__tagline {
  font-size: clamp(16px, 1.8vw, 19px);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.82);
  line-height: 1.75;
  max-width: 520px;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.hero__ctas {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.hero__photo { flex-shrink: 0; }

.photo-ring {
  width: clamp(275px, 27.5vw, 355px);
  height: clamp(275px, 27.5vw, 355px);
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 3px solid var(--sage-mist);
  padding: 6px;
  background: rgba(168,197,181,0.1);
}

.headshot {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center top;
  background: var(--evergreen-mid);
}

/* =====================================================
   STATS BAR
===================================================== */
.stats {
  background: var(--linen-warm);
  padding: 56px var(--pad-x);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(201,168,124,0.2);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201,168,124,0.2);
}

.stats__inner {
  max-width: var(--max-w);
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  text-align: center;
}

.stat__number {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(38px, 4.5vw, 54px);
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--forest-deep);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.stat__label {
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--lake-slate);
}

/* =====================================================
   ABOUT
===================================================== */
.about {
  padding: var(--section-v) var(--pad-x);
  background: var(--white);
}

.about__inner {
  max-width: var(--max-w);
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 340px;
  gap: 80px;
  align-items: start;
}

.about h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(28px, 3.2vw, 38px);
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--forest-deep);
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}
.about h2 em {
  color: var(--evergreen-mid);
  font-style: italic;
}

.about__copy p { margin-bottom: 20px; }
.about__copy p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }

.about__field-wrap {
  margin-top: 40px;
  text-align: center;
}

.about__field-photo {
  border-radius: 6px;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 440px;
  height: 260px;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.photo-caption {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: #888;
  margin-top: 12px;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* What I Bring card */
.what-i-bring {
  background: var(--linen-warm);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 32px;
  border-left: 4px solid var(--forest-deep);
  position: sticky;
  top: 88px;
}

.what-i-bring h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--forest-deep);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.what-i-bring li {
  position: relative;
  padding: 9px 0 9px 22px;
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.5;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(168,197,181,0.4);
}
.what-i-bring li:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.what-i-bring li::before {
  content: '→';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 10px;
  color: var(--field-gold);
  font-size: 12px;
}

/* =====================================================
   SIGNATURE WORK
===================================================== */
.work {
  padding: var(--section-v) var(--pad-x);
  background: var(--linen-warm);
}

.work__inner {
  max-width: var(--max-w);
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.work h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(28px, 3.2vw, 38px);
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--forest-deep);
  margin-bottom: 48px;
}

.work__cards {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 28px;
}

.work-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: 8px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 14px rgba(44,74,62,0.07);
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}
.work-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 36px rgba(44,74,62,0.13);
}

.work-card__accent {
  height: 5px;
  background: var(--forest-deep);
}
.work-card__accent--gold { background: var(--field-gold); }

.work-card__body { padding: 32px; }

.work-card__tag {
  display: block;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--lake-slate);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.work-card h3 {
  font-size: 22px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--forest-deep);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.work-card__subtitle {
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--sage-mist);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  display: block;
}

.work-card p {
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.68;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.work-card p:last-of-type { margin-bottom: 0; }

.work-card__result {
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-top: 24px;
  padding: 16px 20px;
  background: var(--linen-warm);
  border-radius: 6px;
}

.result-number {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 26px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--forest-deep);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.result-label {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: #777;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

/* =====================================================
   FRANCHISE CALLOUT (within About)
===================================================== */
.franchise-callout {
  margin-top: 32px;
  padding: 24px 28px;
  background: var(--forest-deep);
  border-radius: 8px;
  border-left: 4px solid var(--field-gold);
}

.franchise-callout h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 400;
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--field-gold);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.franchise-callout p {
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.82);
}

/* =====================================================
   EXPERIENCE
===================================================== */
.experience {
  padding: var(--section-v) var(--pad-x);
  background: var(--white);
}

.experience__inner {
  max-width: var(--max-w);
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.experience h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(28px, 3.2vw, 38px);
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--forest-deep);
  margin-bottom: 56px;
}

.timeline {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 36px;
  list-style: none;
}
.timeline::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 7px;
  top: 10px;
  bottom: 8px;
  width: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--sage-mist), rgba(168,197,181,0.2));
}

.timeline__item {
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 52px;
}
.timeline__item:last-child { padding-bottom: 0; }

.timeline__dot {
  position: absolute;
  left: -36px;
  top: 9px;
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--forest-deep);
  border: 3px solid var(--sage-mist);
  z-index: 1;
}

.timeline__header { margin-bottom: 12px; }

.timeline__header h3 {
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--forest-deep);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.timeline__company {
  display: block;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--lake-slate);
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.timeline__dates {
  display: block;
  font-size: 12px;
  color: #999;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
}

.timeline__bullets { list-style: none; }
.timeline__bullets li {
  position: relative;
  padding: 4px 0 4px 20px;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--body-text);
  opacity: 0.82;
  line-height: 1.55;
}
.timeline__bullets li::before {
  content: '↳';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 4px;
  color: var(--field-gold);
  font-size: 13px;
}

/* =====================================================
   SKILLS
===================================================== */
.skills {
  padding: var(--section-v) var(--pad-x);
  background: var(--linen-warm);
}

.skills__inner {
  max-width: var(--max-w);
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.skills h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(28px, 3.2vw, 38px);
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--forest-deep);
  margin-bottom: 48px;
}

.skills__groups {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 48px 64px;
}

.skill-group h3 {
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--forest-deep);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  padding-bottom: 10px;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--field-gold);
}

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

.tag {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--sage-mist);
  border-radius: 20px;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--body-text);
  line-height: 1.4;
  transition: background 0.18s ease, color 0.18s ease, border-color 0.18s ease;
}
.tag:hover {
  background: var(--sage-mist);
  border-color: var(--sage-mist);
  color: var(--forest-deep);
}

.tag--blue {
  border-color: var(--coastal-blue);
  color: var(--lake-slate);
}
.tag--blue:hover {
  background: var(--coastal-blue);
  border-color: var(--coastal-blue);
  color: var(--white);
}

/* =====================================================
   CONTACT
===================================================== */
.contact {
  padding: clamp(80px, 12vw, 120px) var(--pad-x);
  background: var(--forest-deep);
  text-align: center;
}

.contact__inner {
  max-width: 680px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.contact h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(28px, 3.5vw, 42px);
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.contact__body {
  font-size: 17px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.78);
  line-height: 1.75;
  margin-bottom: 44px;
}

.contact__ctas {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* =====================================================
   FOOTER
===================================================== */
.footer {
  background: #1e3329;
  padding: 24px var(--pad-x);
  text-align: center;
}
.footer p {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.36);
}

/* =====================================================
   CAMPAIGN CARD IMAGES
===================================================== */
.work-card__img-wrap {
  width: 100%;
  height: 210px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #111;
}

.work-card__img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.work-card:hover .work-card__img {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

/* =====================================================
   CAMPAIGN CARD HEADERS
===================================================== */
.work-card__campaign-header {
  padding: 32px 32px 28px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.work-card__campaign-header--green {
  background: var(--forest-deep);
}

.work-card__campaign-header--dark {
  background: #111A14;
}

/* Subtle decorative oval in the corner */
.work-card__campaign-header::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  right: -40px;
  top: -40px;
  width: 180px;
  height: 180px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.campaign-header__inner { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

.campaign-header__eyebrow {
  display: block;
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.campaign-header__title,
h3.campaign-header__title {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(26px, 2.8vw, 34px);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.work-card__campaign-header--green .campaign-header__title {
  color: var(--white);
}

.work-card__campaign-header--dark .campaign-header__title {
  color: var(--field-gold);
}

.campaign-header__type {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65);
}

/* Channel scope tags */
.work-card__channels {
  margin-top: 22px;
  padding-top: 18px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(168,197,181,0.25);
}

.channels-label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--lake-slate);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.channel-tags {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 6px;
}

.channel-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 3px 10px;
  background: rgba(91,127,166,0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(91,127,166,0.22);
  border-radius: 12px;
  font-size: 11px;
  color: var(--lake-slate);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

/* =====================================================
   AI & OPERATIONS / PROCESS SECTION
===================================================== */
.process-section {
  padding: var(--section-v) var(--pad-x);
  background: var(--linen-warm);
}

.process__inner {
  max-width: var(--max-w);
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.process__intro {
  max-width: 680px;
  font-size: clamp(15px, 1.6vw, 17px);
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: #4a4a48;
  margin-top: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 52px;
}

.process__cards {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}

.process-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 36px 32px;
  border-top: 3px solid var(--field-gold);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 18px;
  transition: box-shadow 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
}

.process-card:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(44,74,62,0.10);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.process-card__number {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 42px;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--sage-mist);
  line-height: 1;
  opacity: 0.6;
}

.process-card h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(17px, 1.8vw, 20px);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--forest-deep);
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.process-label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.process-card__problem {
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: #5a5a58;
}

.process-card__problem .process-label {
  color: var(--lake-slate);
}

.process-card__solution {
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--body-text);
}

.process-card__solution .process-label {
  color: var(--evergreen-mid);
}

.process-card__outcome {
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 18px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(168,197,181,0.3);
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  gap: 10px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.outcome-stat {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 28px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--forest-deep);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.outcome-desc {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: #5a5a58;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* =====================================================
   PROCESS CARD — WIDE (5th card spans both columns)
===================================================== */
.process-card--wide {
  grid-column: 1 / -1;
}

.process-card__body-wide {
  display: flex;
  gap: 32px;
  flex: 1;
}

.process-card--wide .process-card__problem,
.process-card--wide .process-card__solution {
  flex: 1;
}

/* =====================================================
   STORIES FROM THE FIELD
===================================================== */
.stories-section {
  padding: var(--section-v) var(--pad-x);
  background: var(--forest-deep);
  color: #fff;
}

.stories__inner {
  max-width: var(--max-w);
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.stories-section .section-label { color: var(--field-gold); }
.stories-section h2 { color: #fff; }

.stories__intro {
  max-width: 680px;
  font-size: clamp(15px, 1.6vw, 17px);
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.72);
  margin-top: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 60px;
}

.story-blocks {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 56px;
}

.story-block,
.story-block--flip {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 52px;
  align-items: start;
}

.story-block--flip .story-block__content { order: 1; }
.story-block--flip .story-block__media   { order: 2; }

.story-block__img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 400px;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center top;
  display: block;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

/* 2-up photo grid inside a story block */
.story-block__photo-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 6px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.story-block__photo-grid-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 280px;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.story-block__photo-grid-img:hover {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

.story-block__photo-caption {
  font-size: 11px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.38);
  font-style: italic;
  margin-top: 10px;
  text-align: center;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

.story-block__eyebrow {
  display: block;
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--field-gold);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.story-block h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(22px, 2.4vw, 28px);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.story-block p {
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.78);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.story-block__detail {
  font-size: 12px;
  font-style: italic;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
  margin-top: 6px;
}

/* QLR stat chips */
.story-block__qlr-stats {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px;
  margin: 22px 0 24px;
}

.qlr-chip {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,124,0.28);
  border-radius: 6px;
  padding: 10px 16px;
  text-align: center;
  min-width: 76px;
}

.qlr-chip__num {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 22px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--field-gold);
  line-height: 1;
}

.qlr-chip__label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45);
  margin-top: 4px;
}

/* Field testimonials */
.story-block__testimonials {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
}

.field-quote {
  border-left: 3px solid rgba(201,168,124,0.35);
  padding-left: 16px;
  margin: 0;
}

.field-quote p {
  font-size: 13px;
  font-style: italic;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.68);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.field-quote cite {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-style: normal;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.38);
}

/* QLR city list visual */
.story-block__media--qlr {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(168,197,181,0.12);
  border-radius: 4px;
  padding: 40px 36px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  height: 100%;
  min-height: 320px;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.qlr-cities {
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0;
}

.qlr-city {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.82);
  padding: 20px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(168,197,181,0.1);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: baseline;
}

.qlr-city:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
  padding-bottom: 0;
}

.qlr-city span {
  font-family: var(--font-sans, var(--font-sans));
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--field-gold);
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* =====================================================
   TESTIMONIALS
===================================================== */
.testimonials {
  padding: var(--section-v) var(--pad-x);
  background: var(--white);
}

.testimonials__inner {
  max-width: var(--max-w);
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.testimonials h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(28px, 3.2vw, 38px);
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--forest-deep);
  margin-bottom: 48px;
}

.testimonials__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}

.testimonial-card {
  background: var(--linen-warm);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 32px 28px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  position: relative;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}
.testimonial-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(44,74,62,0.1);
}

.testimonial-card::before {
  content: '\201C';
  position: absolute;
  top: 18px;
  left: 28px;
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 80px;
  color: var(--sage-mist);
  line-height: 1;
  opacity: 0.5;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.testimonial-quote {
  padding-top: 28px;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  flex: 1;
}

.testimonial-quote p {
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.78;
  color: var(--body-text);
  font-style: italic;
}

.testimonial-cite {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(168,197,181,0.5);
  padding-top: 20px;
}

.testimonial-name {
  display: block;
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--forest-deep);
  margin-bottom: 3px;
}

.testimonial-role {
  display: block;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--lake-slate);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.testimonial-context {
  display: block;
  font-size: 12px;
  color: #aaa;
  font-style: italic;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* =====================================================
   RESPONSIVE — TABLET  768–1099px
===================================================== */
@media (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1099px) {
  .about__inner {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 48px;
  }
  .what-i-bring { position: static; }

  .work__cards {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .stats__inner {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 28px 20px;
  }

  .skills__groups {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
  }

  .testimonials__grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 20px;
  }

  /* Stories */
  .story-block,
  .story-block--flip { gap: 36px; }
}

/* =====================================================
   RESPONSIVE — MOBILE  < 768px
===================================================== */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  /* Mobile nav */
  .nav__toggle { display: flex; }

  .nav__links {
    display: none;
    position: absolute;
    top: 64px;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0;
    background: var(--forest-deep);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
    padding-bottom: 12px;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
  }
  .nav__links.open { display: flex; }
  .nav__links li { width: 100%; }
  .nav__links a {
    display: block;
    padding: 13px var(--pad-x);
    font-size: 16px;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9);
  }
  .nav__links a::after { display: none; }

  /* Hero */
  .hero {
    min-height: auto;
    padding: 56px var(--pad-x) 72px;
  }
  .hero__inner {
    flex-direction: column-reverse;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
    gap: 32px;
  }
  .hero__tagline { max-width: 100%; }
  .hero__ctas { justify-content: center; }
  .photo-ring {
    width: 245px;
    height: 245px;
  }

  /* Stats */
  .stats__inner {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 28px 16px;
  }

  /* About */
  .about__inner {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
  }
  .what-i-bring { position: static; }

  /* Work */
  .work__cards { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }

  /* Skills */
  .skills__groups {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 36px;
  }

  /* Testimonials */
  .testimonials__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .testimonial-card { padding: 32px 28px; }

  /* Contact */
  .contact__ctas {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
  }
  .contact__ctas .btn { width: 100%; max-width: 320px; justify-content: center; }

  /* Timeline */
  .timeline { padding-left: 28px; }
  .timeline::before { left: 5px; }
  .timeline__dot { left: -28px; }

  /* Process / AI & Ops */
  .process__cards { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .process-card { padding: 28px 24px; }
  .process-card--wide { grid-column: 1; }
  .process-card__body-wide { flex-direction: column; gap: 16px; }

  /* Stories from the Field */
  .story-block,
  .story-block--flip { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .story-block--flip .story-block__content { order: 1; }
  .story-block--flip .story-block__media { order: 2; }
  .story-block__img { height: 260px; }
  .story-block__photo-grid-img { height: 180px; }
  .story-block__media--qlr { padding: 24px 20px; }
  .qlr-city { font-size: 17px; }
  .story-block__qlr-stats { gap: 8px; }
}