:root {
    /* Paragon brand */
    --gold: #B79552;
    --gold-lt: #D4AF78;
    --gold-dk: #8F7340;
    --dark: #111110;
    --dark-2: #1a1a18;
    --dark-3: #24231f;
    --cream: #F5F2EC;
    --cream-2: #ECE6D8;
    --muted: #6b6759;
    --border: #e3ddcd;

    /* Legacy aliases kept so I don't have to touch every reference */
    --orange: #B79552;
    --orange-dark: #8F7340;
    --black: #111110;
    --ink: #111110;
    --gray-900: #1a1a18;
    --gray-700: #4a473e;
    --gray-500: #6b6759;
    --gray-200: #e3ddcd;
    --gray-100: #ECE6D8;
    --white: #F5F2EC;
    --yellow: #D4AF78;
  }

  * { margin: 0; padding: 0; box-sizing: border-box; }
  html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }
  body {
    font-family: 'Mulish', system-ui, -apple-system, sans-serif;
    color: var(--ink);
    background: var(--cream);
    line-height: 1.6;
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
    overflow-x: hidden;
  }
  h1, h2, h3, h4 { font-weight: 800; text-transform: uppercase; }
  h1, h2, h3, h4 { font-family: 'Big Shoulders Display', 'Mulish', sans-serif; letter-spacing: 0.01em; line-height: 1.05; }
  .serif { font-family: 'Mulish', sans-serif; font-style: italic; }

  /* ============ EMERGENCY TOP BAR ============ */
  .emergency-bar {
    background: var(--dark);
    color: var(--cream);
    text-align: center;
    padding: 11px 16px;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gold-dk);
  }
  .emergency-bar .pulse-dot {
    display: inline-block;
    width: 9px; height: 9px;
    background: var(--gold);
    border-radius: 50%;
    margin-right: 10px;
    animation: pulse 1.4s infinite;
    vertical-align: middle;
  }
  .emergency-bar a { color: var(--gold); text-decoration: none; font-weight: 800; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gold); }
  @keyframes pulse {
    0%, 100% { transform: scale(1); opacity: 1; box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(255,255,255,.7);}
    50% { transform: scale(1.4); opacity: .7; box-shadow: 0 0 0 8px rgba(183,149,82,0);}
  }

  /* ============ NAV ============ */
  nav.main {
    position: sticky; top: 0; z-index: 100;
    background: rgba(17,17,16,.96);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(183,149,82,.2);
  }
  nav.main .wrap {
    max-width: 1280px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 12px 24px;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  }
  nav.main .brand {
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px;
    text-decoration: none;
  }
  nav.main .brand img {
    height: 64px; width: auto; display: block;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 10px rgba(183,149,82,.45));
    transition: transform .3s;
  }
  nav.main .brand:hover img { transform: scale(1.04); }
  @media (max-width: 540px) { nav.main .brand img { height: 48px; } }
  nav.main ul { display: flex; gap: 28px; list-style: none; }
  nav.main ul a {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.85); text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 500; font-size: 14px;
    transition: color .2s;
  }
  nav.main ul a:hover { color: var(--orange); }
  nav.main .cta-call {
    background: var(--orange);
    color: var(--white);
    padding: 12px 22px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    font-weight: 700; font-size: 14px;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: transform .2s, box-shadow .2s;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 22px rgba(183,149,82,.45);
  }
  nav.main .cta-call:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(183,149,82,.6); }
  @media (max-width: 820px) { nav.main ul { display: none; } }

  /* ============ HERO ============ */
  .hero {
    position: relative;
    background:
      radial-gradient(circle at 18% 28%, rgba(183,149,82,.18), transparent 45%),
      radial-gradient(circle at 82% 72%, rgba(212,175,120,.14), transparent 50%),
      linear-gradient(180deg, #F8F5EE 0%, #ECE6D8 100%);
    color: var(--ink);
    overflow: hidden;
    padding: 110px 24px 130px;
    min-height: 92vh;
    display: flex; align-items: center;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  }
  .hero::after {
    content: ''; position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0; height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gold), transparent);
  }

  /* Falling hail animation (site-wide + hero) */
  .hail {
    position: absolute; inset: 0; overflow: hidden; pointer-events: none; z-index: 1;
  }
  .hail.global {
    position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 1;
  }
  .hail span {
    position: absolute;
    top: -40px;
    width: 6px; height: 6px;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(183,149,82,.95), rgba(143,115,64,.7));
    border-radius: 50%;
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(183,149,82,.55), 0 0 2px rgba(255,255,255,.5);
    animation: fall linear infinite;
  }
  .hail span.streak {
    width: 2px; height: 14px;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(183,149,82,0), rgba(183,149,82,.7));
    border-radius: 2px;
    box-shadow: none;
  }
  @keyframes fall {
    0% { transform: translateY(-60px) translateX(0); opacity: 0; }
    8% { opacity: 1; }
    100% { transform: translateY(115vh) translateX(60px); opacity: .15; }
  }

  .hero .wrap {
    position: relative; z-index: 2;
    max-width: 1280px; margin: 0 auto; width: 100%;
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.3fr 1fr; gap: 60px; align-items: center;
  }
  @media (max-width: 980px) { .hero .wrap { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

  .eyebrow {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
    background: rgba(183,149,82,.12);
    border: 1px solid rgba(183,149,82,.4);
    color: var(--orange);
    padding: 8px 16px; border-radius: 999px;
    font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.12em; text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    animation: fadeUp .8s ease;
  }
  .eyebrow .live-dot {
    width: 8px; height: 8px; background: var(--orange); border-radius: 50%;
    animation: pulse 1.4s infinite;
  }

  .hero h1 {
    font-size: clamp(72px, 12vw, 180px);
    color: var(--ink);
    margin-bottom: 22px;
    font-weight: 900;
    line-height: 0.95;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.18em;
  }
  .hero h1 .word {
    display: inline-block;
    transform: translateX(-120vw) skewX(-12deg);
    opacity: 0;
    animation: slamIn .85s cubic-bezier(.19,1,.22,1) forwards;
  }
  .hero h1 .w1 { animation-delay: .15s; }
  .hero h1 .w2 { animation-delay: .35s; }
  .hero h1 .w3 { animation-delay: .55s; }
  .hero h1 .accent {
    color: var(--gold);
    position: relative;
    text-shadow: 0 4px 0 rgba(143,115,64,.18);
  }
  .hero h1 .accent::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute; left: 0; bottom: -8px;
    width: 100%; height: 8px;
    background: var(--gold);
    transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left;
    animation: underline .8s cubic-bezier(.19,1,.22,1) 1.4s forwards;
  }
  @keyframes underline { to { transform: scaleX(1); } }
  @keyframes slamIn {
    0% { transform: translateX(-120vw) skewX(-12deg); opacity: 0; }
    60% { transform: translateX(20px) skewX(-6deg); opacity: 1; }
    80% { transform: translateX(-8px) skewX(2deg); }
    100% { transform: translateX(0) skewX(0); opacity: 1; }
  }

  .hero p.lede {
    font-size: 19px;
    color: var(--gray-700);
    max-width: 580px;
    margin-bottom: 36px;
    animation: fadeUp .9s ease .25s both;
  }
  .hero .actions { display: flex; gap: 16px; flex-wrap: wrap; animation: fadeUp .9s ease .4s both; }
  .btn-primary, .btn-ghost {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
    padding: 18px 32px;
    border-radius: 2px;
    font-weight: 800; font-size: 13px; letter-spacing: 0.12em; text-transform: uppercase;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all .25s;
    border: 2px solid transparent;
    cursor: pointer;
  }
  .btn-primary {
    background: var(--gold); color: var(--dark);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(183,149,82,.45);
  }
  .btn-primary:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(183,149,82,.6); background: var(--gold-lt); }
  .btn-ghost {
    background: transparent; color: var(--ink); border-color: var(--ink);
  }
  .btn-ghost:hover { background: var(--ink); color: var(--cream); }

  .hero .stats {
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 24px; margin-top: 50px;
    padding-top: 36px; border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
    animation: fadeUp .9s ease .65s both;
  }
  @media (max-width: 600px) { .hero .stats { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } }
  .hero .stats .stat .num {
    font-family: 'Big Shoulders Display', sans-serif;
    font-size: 48px; color: var(--gold); line-height: 1; font-weight: 800;
  }
  .hero .stats .stat .lbl {
    font-size: 10px; color: var(--gray-700);
    text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.14em; margin-top: 8px; font-weight: 700;
  }

  /* HERO RIGHT FORM CARD */
  .quote-card {
    background: var(--dark);
    border-radius: 4px;
    padding: 38px 34px;
    box-shadow: 0 30px 80px rgba(17,17,16,.35), 0 0 0 1px var(--gold-dk);
    color: var(--cream);
    animation: fadeUp .9s ease .35s both;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 3;
  }
  .quote-card::before {
    content: 'FREE INSPECTION';
    position: absolute; top: -14px; right: 24px;
    background: var(--gold); color: var(--dark);
    font-size: 11px; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: 0.14em;
    padding: 8px 16px; border-radius: 2px;
  }
  .quote-card h3 {
    font-size: 38px; margin-bottom: 6px; color: var(--cream); font-weight: 800;
  }
  .quote-card .sub { font-size: 13px; color: rgba(245,242,236,.65); margin-bottom: 22px; }
  .quote-card form { display: grid; gap: 12px; }
  .quote-card input, .quote-card select, .quote-card textarea {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 14px 16px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(183,149,82,.35);
    border-radius: 2px;
    font-family: inherit; font-size: 14px;
    transition: border-color .2s, box-shadow .2s;
    background: rgba(245,242,236,.04);
    color: var(--cream);
  }
  .quote-card input::placeholder, .quote-card textarea::placeholder { color: rgba(245,242,236,.45); }
  .quote-card select { color: rgba(245,242,236,.7); }
  .quote-card input:focus, .quote-card select:focus, .quote-card textarea:focus {
    outline: none; border-color: var(--gold);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(183,149,82,.18);
  }
  .quote-card textarea { min-height: 80px; resize: vertical; }
  .quote-card button {
    width: 100%; margin-top: 6px;
    background: var(--gold); color: var(--dark);
    padding: 17px; border: none; border-radius: 2px;
    font-weight: 800; font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: 0.14em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    cursor: pointer; transition: all .25s;
  }
  .quote-card button:hover { background: var(--gold-lt); transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 10px 26px rgba(183,149,82,.5); }
  .quote-card .reassure {
    font-size: 11px; color: rgba(245,242,236,.55); text-align: center; margin-top: 10px;
  }
  .quote-card .urgency {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
    background: rgba(183,149,82,.15); border: 1px solid rgba(183,149,82,.4);
    color: var(--gold); padding: 7px 14px; border-radius: 2px;
    font-size: 10px; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
  }
  .quote-card .urgency .pulse-dot {
    width: 7px; height: 7px; background: var(--gold); border-radius: 50%;
    animation: pulse 1.4s infinite;
  }
  .quote-card .form-trust {
    display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; justify-content: center;
    font-size: 11px; color: rgba(245,242,236,.55); margin-top: 14px;
  }
  .quote-card .next-steps {
    margin-top: 24px; padding-top: 22px; border-top: 1px solid rgba(183,149,82,.2);
  }
  .quote-card .next-steps .ns-title {
    font-size: 11px; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: 0.14em;
    color: var(--gold); text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 12px;
  }
  .quote-card .next-steps ol {
    list-style: none; counter-reset: ns;
  }
  .quote-card .next-steps li {
    counter-increment: ns;
    font-size: 13px; color: rgba(245,242,236,.78);
    padding: 8px 0 8px 32px; position: relative;
  }
  .quote-card .next-steps li::before {
    content: counter(ns);
    position: absolute; left: 0; top: 8px;
    width: 22px; height: 22px;
    background: var(--gold); color: var(--dark);
    font-weight: 800; font-size: 12px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  }
  .quote-card .next-steps li strong { color: var(--cream); }
  .quote-card .thanks { display: none; text-align: center; padding: 20px 0; }
  .quote-card .thanks .check-big {
    width: 64px; height: 64px; margin: 0 auto 16px;
    background: var(--gold); color: var(--dark);
    font-size: 36px; font-weight: 800;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  }
  .quote-card .thanks h4 {
    font-family: 'Big Shoulders Display', sans-serif; font-size: 28px;
    color: var(--cream); margin-bottom: 8px;
  }
  .quote-card .thanks p { font-size: 14px; color: rgba(245,242,236,.7); }
  .quote-card .thanks p a { color: var(--gold); text-decoration: none; font-weight: 700; }

  /* Hero rating row */
  .rating-row {
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
    animation: fadeUp .9s ease .2s both;
  }
  .rating-row .stars {
    color: var(--gold); font-size: 22px; letter-spacing: 3px;
    text-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(143,115,64,.3);
  }
  .rating-row .rating-text {
    font-size: 14px; color: var(--gray-700);
  }
  .rating-row .rating-text strong { color: var(--ink); }

  /* Hero benefit bullets */
  .hero-bullets {
    list-style: none; margin: 30px 0 0;
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 10px 24px;
    animation: fadeUp .9s ease .5s both;
  }
  @media (max-width: 600px) { .hero-bullets { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
  .hero-bullets li {
    font-size: 14px; color: var(--ink); font-weight: 600;
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
  }
  .hero-bullets li .check {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 22px; height: 22px;
    background: var(--gold); color: var(--dark);
    font-weight: 800; font-size: 13px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  }

  /* ============ TRUST STRIP ============ */
  .trust-strip {
    background: var(--gray-100);
    padding: 28px 24px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  }
  .trust-strip .wrap {
    max-width: 1280px; margin: 0 auto;
    display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; justify-content: space-around; gap: 24px;
  }
  .trust-item {
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
    color: var(--gray-700); font-weight: 600; font-size: 13px;
    text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  }
  .trust-item svg { width: 22px; height: 22px; color: var(--orange); flex-shrink: 0; }

  /* ============ SECTIONS ============ */
  section { padding: 110px 24px; position: relative; }
  .section-wrap { max-width: 1280px; margin: 0 auto; position: relative; z-index: 2; }
  .section-hail { position: absolute; inset: 0; overflow: hidden; pointer-events: none; z-index: 1; opacity: .55; }
  .section-head { text-align: center; margin-bottom: 70px; }
  .section-head .kicker {
    color: var(--orange); font-size: 13px; font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.18em; margin-bottom: 14px;
  }
  .section-head h2 {
    font-size: clamp(42px, 6vw, 76px); color: var(--ink); margin-bottom: 16px;
  }
  .section-head p {
    font-size: 18px; color: var(--gray-700); max-width: 680px; margin: 0 auto;
  }

  /* ============ THREAT / WHY SPEED ============ */
  .threat {
    background: var(--cream-2); color: var(--ink);
    position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  }
  .threat::before {
    content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 0%, rgba(183,149,82,.18), transparent 60%);
    pointer-events: none;
  }
  .threat .section-wrap { position: relative; }
  .threat .section-head h2 { color: var(--ink); }
  .threat .section-head p { color: var(--gray-700); }

  .threat-grid {
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 28px;
  }
  @media (max-width: 880px) { .threat-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

  .threat-card {
    background: var(--cream);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    padding: 36px 30px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    transition: transform .35s, border-color .35s, box-shadow .35s;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
  }
  .threat-card::before {
    content: ''; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0; height: 4px; width: 0;
    background: var(--gold); transition: width .4s;
  }
  .threat-card:hover { transform: translateY(-8px); border-color: rgba(183,149,82,.5); box-shadow: 0 24px 48px rgba(143,115,64,.18); }
  .threat-card:hover::before { width: 100%; }
  .threat-card .num {
    font-family: 'Big Shoulders Display', sans-serif; font-size: 64px; font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--gold); line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 16px;
  }
  .threat-card h3 { font-size: 30px; color: var(--ink); margin-bottom: 12px; }
  .threat-card p { color: var(--gray-700); font-size: 15px; }

  /* Water-fill card */
  .water-card { position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
  .water-card .card-inner { position: relative; z-index: 2; }
  .water-fill {
    position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0;
    height: 0%;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(64,130,180,.55) 0%, rgba(28,80,140,.85) 100%);
    z-index: 1;
    transition: height 2.4s cubic-bezier(.45,.05,.3,1);
    overflow: hidden;
    pointer-events: none;
  }
  .water-card:hover .water-fill,
  .water-card.flooding .water-fill {
    height: 100%;
  }
  .water-fill .wave {
    position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; top: -22px;
    width: 200%; height: 32px;
    fill: rgba(120,180,220,.7);
    animation: waveSlide 4s linear infinite;
  }
  .water-fill .wave.wave2 {
    top: -16px; opacity: .55;
    fill: rgba(160,200,230,.6);
    animation: waveSlide 6s linear infinite reverse;
  }
  @keyframes waveSlide {
    0% { transform: translateX(0); }
    100% { transform: translateX(-50%); }
  }
  .water-fill .bubble {
    position: absolute; bottom: -20px;
    width: 10px; height: 10px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 30% 30%, rgba(255,255,255,.95), rgba(180,220,240,.4));
    border-radius: 50%;
    box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(255,255,255,.4);
    opacity: 0;
  }
  .water-card:hover .bubble,
  .water-card.flooding .bubble {
    animation: bubbleRise 3.2s ease-in infinite;
  }
  .water-fill .b1 { left: 12%; width: 8px; height: 8px; animation-delay: .2s !important; }
  .water-fill .b2 { left: 28%; width: 14px; height: 14px; animation-delay: .9s !important; }
  .water-fill .b3 { left: 48%; width: 6px; height: 6px; animation-delay: 1.6s !important; }
  .water-fill .b4 { left: 68%; width: 12px; height: 12px; animation-delay: .5s !important; }
  .water-fill .b5 { left: 84%; width: 9px; height: 9px; animation-delay: 2.1s !important; }
  @keyframes bubbleRise {
    0% { transform: translateY(0) translateX(0); opacity: 0; }
    15% { opacity: .9; }
    100% { transform: translateY(-260px) translateX(8px); opacity: 0; }
  }
  /* When the card is flooded, flip text to readable on water */
  .water-card:hover .num,
  .water-card.flooding .num { color: var(--cream); text-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0,0,0,.4); }
  .water-card:hover h3,
  .water-card.flooding h3 { color: var(--cream); text-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,.5); }
  .water-card:hover p,
  .water-card.flooding p { color: rgba(245,242,236,.92); text-shadow: 0 1px 4px rgba(0,0,0,.5); }
  .water-card .card-inner * { transition: color .8s ease, text-shadow .8s ease; }

  /* DENIED stamp card */
  .stamp-card { position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
  .stamp-card .card-inner { position: relative; z-index: 2; }
  .stamp {
    position: absolute; top: 24px; right: -10px;
    z-index: 3;
    font-family: 'Big Shoulders Display', sans-serif;
    font-size: 38px; font-weight: 900; letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    color: #c12e2e;
    border: 5px solid #c12e2e;
    padding: 6px 16px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    transform: rotate(-18deg) scale(3) translateY(-40px);
    opacity: 0;
    text-shadow: 0 0 1px rgba(193,46,46,.4);
    box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 2px transparent;
    pointer-events: none;
    filter: contrast(1.1);
  }
  .stamp::before {
    content: ''; position: absolute; inset: -3px;
    background:
      radial-gradient(circle at 20% 30%, transparent 30%, rgba(245,242,236,.35) 32%, transparent 33%),
      radial-gradient(circle at 70% 60%, transparent 25%, rgba(245,242,236,.35) 27%, transparent 28%),
      radial-gradient(circle at 40% 80%, transparent 20%, rgba(245,242,236,.35) 22%, transparent 23%);
    pointer-events: none;
  }
  .stamp-card.stamped .stamp {
    animation: stampSlam .55s cubic-bezier(.34,1.56,.64,1) forwards;
  }
  @keyframes stampSlam {
    0% { transform: rotate(-18deg) scale(3) translateY(-40px); opacity: 0; }
    60% { transform: rotate(-18deg) scale(.92) translateY(0); opacity: 1; }
    75% { transform: rotate(-18deg) scale(1.05); }
    100% { transform: rotate(-18deg) scale(1); opacity: .9; }
  }

  /* Storm chaser circling card */
  .chaser-card { position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
  .chaser-card .card-inner { position: relative; z-index: 2; }
  .chasers {
    position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
  }
  .chaser {
    position: absolute; top: 50%; left: 50%;
    width: 14px; height: 14px;
    margin: -7px 0 0 -7px;
    background: var(--gold);
    border-radius: 50%;
    opacity: .45;
    box-shadow: 0 0 18px rgba(183,149,82,.7);
  }
  .chaser::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute; inset: -6px;
    border: 1px dashed rgba(183,149,82,.4);
    border-radius: 50%;
  }
  .chaser.c1 { animation: orbit 8s linear infinite; --orbit: 140px; }
  .chaser.c2 { animation: orbit 11s linear infinite reverse; --orbit: 100px; opacity: .35; }
  .chaser.c3 { animation: orbit 14s linear infinite; --orbit: 170px; opacity: .25; }
  @keyframes orbit {
    from { transform: rotate(0deg) translateX(var(--orbit)) rotate(0deg); }
    to   { transform: rotate(360deg) translateX(var(--orbit)) rotate(-360deg); }
  }

  /* Hero lightning flash */
  .hero .lightning {
    position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0;
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 30%, rgba(255,255,255,.6), rgba(255,255,255,0) 50%);
    opacity: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    mix-blend-mode: screen;
  }
  .hero .lightning.flash { animation: flash 1.2s ease-out; }
  @keyframes flash {
    0%, 100% { opacity: 0; }
    5%, 12% { opacity: 0; }
    6% { opacity: 1; }
    8% { opacity: .2; }
    14% { opacity: .8; }
    18% { opacity: 0; }
  }

  /* Scroll progress lightning bar */
  .scroll-progress {
    position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; height: 3px;
    width: 0%;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold-dk), var(--gold), var(--gold-lt));
    z-index: 200;
    box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(183,149,82,.6);
    transition: width .12s linear;
  }

  /* ============ SERVICES ============ */
  .services { background: var(--white); }
  .services-grid {
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 28px;
  }
  @media (max-width: 980px) { .services-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } }
  @media (max-width: 680px) { .services-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

  .service-card {
    background: var(--cream);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    padding: 38px 32px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    transition: all .35s;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
  }
  .service-card::after {
    content: ''; position: absolute; bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
    height: 4px; background: var(--gold);
    transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left;
    transition: transform .4s;
  }
  .service-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 24px 48px rgba(143,115,64,.16);
    border-color: var(--gold);
  }
  .service-card:hover::after { transform: scaleX(1); }
  .service-card .icon {
    width: 60px; height: 60px;
    background: rgba(183,149,82,.12);
    border: 1px solid rgba(183,149,82,.3);
    border-radius: 4px;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    transition: background .3s, border-color .3s;
  }
  .service-card:hover .icon { background: var(--gold); border-color: var(--gold); }
  .service-card .icon svg { width: 28px; height: 28px; color: var(--gold); transition: color .3s; }
  .service-card:hover .icon svg { color: var(--dark); }
  .service-card h3 { font-size: 28px; margin-bottom: 12px; color: var(--ink); }
  .service-card p { color: var(--gray-700); font-size: 15px; }

  /* ============ PROCESS / TIMELINE ============ */
  .process { background: var(--cream-2); position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
  .timeline {
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 24px;
    position: relative;
  }
  @media (max-width: 980px) { .timeline { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } }
  @media (max-width: 600px) { .timeline { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
  .step {
    background: var(--cream);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 4px;
    padding: 40px 26px 32px;
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    transition: transform .3s, box-shadow .3s, border-color .3s;
  }
  .step:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(143,115,64,.15); border-color: var(--gold); }
  .step .step-num {
    width: 64px; height: 64px;
    background: var(--dark); color: var(--gold);
    font-family: 'Big Shoulders Display', sans-serif; font-size: 32px; font-weight: 800;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    margin: 0 auto 24px;
    border: 3px solid var(--gold);
  }
  .step h3 { font-size: 24px; margin-bottom: 10px; color: var(--ink); }
  .step p { font-size: 14px; color: var(--gray-700); }

  /* ============ TESTIMONIALS ============ */
  .voices { background: var(--cream); position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
  .voices-grid {
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 28px;
  }
  @media (max-width: 980px) { .voices-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
  .voice {
    background: var(--cream-2);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 4px;
    padding: 38px 32px;
    border-left: 4px solid var(--gold);
  }
  .voice .stars { color: var(--yellow); font-size: 18px; letter-spacing: 2px; margin-bottom: 14px; }
  .voice blockquote {
    font-family: 'Mulish', sans-serif;
    font-size: 16px; color: var(--ink); font-style: italic; font-weight: 500;
    line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 20px;
  }
  .voice .who {
    font-size: 13px; color: var(--gray-700); font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  }
  .voice .who span { color: var(--orange); display: block; font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; margin-top: 4px; }

  /* ============ FAQ ============ */
  .faq { background: var(--cream-2); position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
  .faq-list { max-width: 880px; margin: 0 auto; position: relative; }
  .faq-item {
    background: var(--cream);
    border-radius: 4px;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    transition: border-color .2s;
  }
  .faq-item[open] { border-color: var(--gold); }
  .faq-item summary {
    padding: 22px 28px;
    font-weight: 700; font-size: 17px;
    color: var(--ink); cursor: pointer;
    list-style: none;
    display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
  }
  .faq-item summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }
  .faq-item summary::after {
    content: '+'; color: var(--orange); font-size: 28px; font-weight: 300;
    transition: transform .3s; line-height: 1;
  }
  .faq-item[open] summary::after { transform: rotate(45deg); }
  .faq-item .answer {
    padding: 0 28px 24px; color: var(--gray-700); font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.7;
  }

  /* ============ FINAL CTA ============ */
  .final-cta {
    background:
      radial-gradient(circle at 30% 30%, rgba(183,149,82,.25), transparent 55%),
      radial-gradient(circle at 75% 70%, rgba(212,175,120,.18), transparent 50%),
      linear-gradient(135deg, var(--dark) 0%, var(--dark-2) 50%, var(--dark-3) 100%);
    color: var(--cream);
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--gold-dk);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gold-dk);
  }
  .final-cta::before {
    content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0;
    background:
      linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0%, rgba(183,149,82,.06) 50%, transparent 100%);
    pointer-events: none;
  }
  .final-cta .section-wrap { position: relative; z-index: 2; }
  .final-cta h2 {
    font-size: clamp(50px, 7vw, 104px);
    color: var(--cream); margin-bottom: 20px; font-weight: 900;
  }
  .final-cta h2 .gold { color: var(--gold); }
  .final-cta p { font-size: 19px; margin-bottom: 38px; color: rgba(245,242,236,.78); max-width: 640px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }
  .final-cta .actions { display: flex; gap: 16px; justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap; }
  .final-cta .btn-primary {
    background: var(--gold); color: var(--dark);
    box-shadow: 0 14px 40px rgba(183,149,82,.45);
  }
  .final-cta .btn-primary:hover { background: var(--gold-lt); color: var(--dark); }
  .final-cta .btn-ghost { color: var(--cream); border-color: rgba(245,242,236,.5); }
  .final-cta .btn-ghost:hover { background: var(--cream); color: var(--dark); border-color: var(--cream); }

  /* ============ FOOTER ============ */
  footer {
    background: var(--dark); color: rgba(245,242,236,.65);
    padding: 80px 24px 30px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--gold-dk);
    position: relative;
  }
  footer .wrap { max-width: 1280px; margin: 0 auto; }
  footer .grid {
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr; gap: 50px;
    padding-bottom: 50px; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  }
  @media (max-width: 880px) { footer .grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } }
  footer .brand-block .brand img {
    height: 110px; width: auto; display: block; margin-bottom: 18px;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 14px rgba(183,149,82,.35));
  }
  footer .brand-block p { font-size: 14px; max-width: 380px; margin-bottom: 20px; }
  footer .col h4 {
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--white); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
  }
  footer .col ul { list-style: none; }
  footer .col li { margin-bottom: 10px; }
  footer .col a { color: rgba(255,255,255,.65); text-decoration: none; font-size: 14px; transition: color .2s; }
  footer .col a:hover { color: var(--orange); }
  footer .legal {
    padding-top: 30px;
    display: flex; justify-content: space-between; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 16px;
    font-size: 12px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.45);
  }
  footer .legal .license {
    background: rgba(183,149,82,.12); color: var(--orange);
    padding: 6px 12px; border-radius: 6px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  }
  footer .legal a { color: rgba(255,255,255,.6); text-decoration: none; }
  footer .legal a:hover { color: var(--orange); }
  footer .credit {
    text-align: center; margin-top: 26px; font-size: 11px;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.4); letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase;
  }
  footer .credit a { color: var(--orange); text-decoration: none; font-weight: 700; }
  footer .credit a:hover { text-decoration: underline; }

  /* ============ LIVE ACTIVITY TOAST ============ */
  .activity-toast {
    position: fixed; left: 24px; bottom: 24px; z-index: 95;
    background: var(--dark); color: var(--cream);
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-dk);
    border-left: 4px solid var(--gold);
    padding: 14px 18px 14px 16px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(17,17,16,.3);
    max-width: 320px;
    transform: translateX(-120%); opacity: 0;
    transition: transform .5s ease, opacity .5s ease;
    display: flex; gap: 12px; align-items: flex-start;
  }
  .activity-toast.show { transform: translateX(0); opacity: 1; }
  .activity-toast .icon {
    flex-shrink: 0; width: 36px; height: 36px;
    background: var(--gold); color: var(--dark);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    font-weight: 800;
  }
  .activity-toast .body { font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.4; }
  .activity-toast .body strong { color: var(--gold); display: block; font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 0.06em; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 2px; }
  .activity-toast .body span { color: rgba(245,242,236,.65); font-size: 11px; display: block; margin-top: 4px; }
  @media (max-width: 540px) { .activity-toast { left: 12px; right: 12px; max-width: none; bottom: 88px; } }

  /* ============ FLOATING CALL BUTTON ============ */
  .floating-call {
    position: fixed; bottom: 24px; right: 24px;
    background: var(--orange); color: var(--white);
    padding: 16px 22px; border-radius: 999px;
    font-weight: 800; font-size: 14px; text-decoration: none;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 36px rgba(183,149,82,.55);
    z-index: 90;
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
    animation: pulse-shadow 2.4s infinite;
  }
  @keyframes pulse-shadow {
    0%, 100% { box-shadow: 0 12px 36px rgba(183,149,82,.55); }
    50% { box-shadow: 0 12px 36px rgba(183,149,82,.55), 0 0 0 14px rgba(183,149,82,0); }
  }
  .floating-call svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; }

  /* ============ REVEAL ANIMATIONS ============ */
  @keyframes fadeUp {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(30px); }
    to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
  }
  .reveal { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(40px); transition: opacity .8s ease, transform .8s ease; }
  .reveal.in { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }

  /* ============ RESPONSIVE TIGHTENING ============ */
  @media (max-width: 980px) {
    section { padding: 80px 22px; }
    .hero { padding: 70px 22px 90px; min-height: auto; }
    .hero .wrap { gap: 40px; }
    .section-head { margin-bottom: 50px; }
  }
  @media (max-width: 720px) {
    .emergency-bar { font-size: 12px; padding: 9px 12px; }
    nav.main .wrap { padding: 10px 16px; }
    nav.main .cta-call { padding: 10px 16px; font-size: 12px; }
    .hero { padding: 56px 18px 80px; }
    .hero h1 { font-size: clamp(56px, 16vw, 96px); gap: 0.12em; margin-bottom: 18px; }
    .hero p.lede { font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 28px; }
    .rating-row { gap: 10px; margin-bottom: 22px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
    .rating-row .stars { font-size: 18px; }
    .rating-row .rating-text { font-size: 13px; }
    .hero .actions { flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch; }
    .hero .actions a { justify-content: center; width: 100%; padding: 16px 22px; font-size: 13px; }
    .hero-bullets { margin-top: 24px; }
    .hero-bullets li { font-size: 13px; }
    .hero .stats { gap: 18px; margin-top: 36px; padding-top: 26px; }
    .hero .stats .stat .num { font-size: 38px; }
    .quote-card { padding: 28px 22px; border-radius: 4px; }
    .quote-card h3 { font-size: 30px; }
    .quote-card .urgency { font-size: 9px; padding: 6px 10px; }
    .quote-card input, .quote-card select, .quote-card textarea { padding: 13px 14px; font-size: 16px; }
    .quote-card button { padding: 16px; font-size: 13px; }
    section { padding: 64px 18px; }
    .section-head { margin-bottom: 42px; }
    .section-head h2 { font-size: clamp(36px, 9vw, 56px); }
    .section-head p { font-size: 16px; }
    .threat-card, .service-card, .step, .voice { padding: 30px 24px; }
    .threat-card .num { font-size: 48px; }
    .threat-card h3, .service-card h3 { font-size: 24px; }
    .step h3 { font-size: 20px; }
    .faq-item summary { padding: 18px 22px; font-size: 15px; }
    .faq-item .answer { padding: 0 22px 20px; font-size: 14px; }
    .final-cta h2 { font-size: clamp(40px, 11vw, 64px); }
    .final-cta p { font-size: 16px; }
    .final-cta .actions { flex-direction: column; }
    .final-cta .actions a { width: 100%; }
    footer { padding: 44px 20px 22px; }
    footer .grid {
      grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
      gap: 22px 18px;
      padding-bottom: 28px;
    }
    footer .brand-block {
      grid-column: 1 / -1;
      text-align: center;
    }
    footer .brand-block .brand img { margin: 0 auto 14px; height: 84px; }
    footer .brand-block p { margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; font-size: 13px; }
    footer .col h4 { font-size: 11px; margin-bottom: 12px; }
    footer .col li { margin-bottom: 7px; }
    footer .col a { font-size: 13px; }
    footer .legal {
      flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
      text-align: center; padding-top: 22px;
    }
    footer .credit { margin-top: 18px; font-size: 10px; }
    .floating-call { padding: 13px 18px; font-size: 13px; bottom: 16px; right: 16px; }
    .trust-strip { padding: 22px 18px; }
    .trust-strip .wrap { gap: 16px; justify-content: flex-start; }
    .trust-item { font-size: 11px; }
  }
  @media (max-width: 420px) {
    .hero h1 { font-size: clamp(48px, 17vw, 72px); }
    .quote-card h3 { font-size: 26px; }
    .activity-toast { padding: 12px 14px; font-size: 12px; }
  }
  @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    *, *::before, *::after { animation-duration: .01ms !important; transition-duration: .01ms !important; }
    .hail span { display: none; }
  }

  /* ============ VIEW GATE ============ */
  .view-gate {
    position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 9999;
    background:
      radial-gradient(circle at 20% 30%, rgba(183,149,82,.18), transparent 50%),
      radial-gradient(circle at 80% 70%, rgba(212,175,120,.12), transparent 50%),
      linear-gradient(135deg, #0a0a09 0%, #14130f 50%, #1a1814 100%);
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    padding: 24px;
    animation: gateFadeIn .4s ease;
  }
  body.gate-locked { overflow: hidden; }
  @keyframes gateFadeIn { from { opacity: 0; } to { opacity: 1; } }
  .view-gate .gate-hail {
    position: absolute; inset: 0; overflow: hidden; pointer-events: none;
  }
  .view-gate .gate-card {
    position: relative; z-index: 2;
    background: rgba(17,17,16,.85);
    border: 1px solid rgba(183,149,82,.35);
    border-radius: 6px;
    padding: 56px 48px 48px;
    max-width: 480px; width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow:
      0 40px 100px rgba(0,0,0,.6),
      0 0 0 1px rgba(183,149,82,.15),
      inset 0 1px 0 rgba(245,242,236,.05);
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    animation: gateSlide .7s cubic-bezier(.19,1,.22,1);
  }
  @keyframes gateSlide { from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(30px) scale(.96); } to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0) scale(1); } }
  .view-gate .gate-logo {
    width: 130px; height: auto; margin: 0 auto 28px; display: block;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 6px 20px rgba(183,149,82,.4));
  }
  .view-gate h2 {
    font-family: 'Big Shoulders Display', sans-serif;
    font-size: 38px; font-weight: 900; color: var(--cream);
    text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.02em;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
  }
  .view-gate h2 .gold { color: var(--gold); }
  .view-gate .gate-sub {
    font-size: 14px; color: rgba(245,242,236,.62);
    margin-bottom: 32px;
    font-weight: 500;
  }
  .view-gate .gate-form { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 14px; }
  .view-gate input {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 18px 20px;
    background: rgba(245,242,236,.05);
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(183,149,82,.3);
    border-radius: 4px;
    color: var(--cream);
    font-family: 'Mulish', sans-serif;
    font-size: 16px;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    text-align: center;
    transition: all .25s;
  }
  .view-gate input::placeholder { color: rgba(245,242,236,.4); letter-spacing: 0.04em; }
  .view-gate input:focus {
    outline: none;
    border-color: var(--gold);
    background: rgba(183,149,82,.08);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(183,149,82,.18);
  }
  .view-gate button {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 18px;
    background: var(--gold);
    color: var(--dark);
    border: none;
    border-radius: 4px;
    font-family: 'Mulish', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 800; font-size: 13px;
    letter-spacing: 0.16em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all .25s;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(183,149,82,.35);
  }
  .view-gate button:hover {
    background: var(--gold-lt);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 14px 36px rgba(183,149,82,.5);
  }
  .view-gate .gate-error {
    color: #e87a7a;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-top: 6px;
    height: 16px;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity .2s;
  }
  .view-gate.shake .gate-card { animation: gateShake .4s ease; }
  .view-gate.shake .gate-error { opacity: 1; }
  @keyframes gateShake {
    0%, 100% { transform: translateX(0); }
    20% { transform: translateX(-10px); }
    40% { transform: translateX(10px); }
    60% { transform: translateX(-6px); }
    80% { transform: translateX(6px); }
  }
  .view-gate .gate-disclaimer {
    margin-top: 22px;
    padding: 14px 16px;
    background: rgba(183,149,82,.07);
    border: 1px dashed rgba(183,149,82,.3);
    border-radius: 4px;
    font-size: 11px;
    line-height: 1.55;
    color: rgba(245,242,236,.6);
    text-align: left;
    font-style: italic;
  }
  .view-gate .gate-foot {
    margin-top: 22px;
    font-size: 11px;
    color: rgba(245,242,236,.4);
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
  }
  .view-gate .gate-foot a { color: var(--gold); text-decoration: none; }

  /* ============ GATE-WIN TOAST ============ */
  .gate-win-toast {
    position: fixed;
    top: 24px; left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -140%);
    z-index: 9998;
    background: var(--dark);
    border: 1px solid var(--gold);
    border-radius: 6px;
    padding: 18px 22px 18px 18px;
    box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(0,0,0,.5), 0 0 0 1px rgba(183,149,82,.2);
    max-width: 480px; width: calc(100% - 32px);
    display: flex; gap: 14px; align-items: flex-start;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: transform .55s cubic-bezier(.19,1,.22,1), opacity .4s ease;
  }
  .gate-win-toast.show { transform: translate(-50%, 0); opacity: 1; }
  .gate-win-toast .gw-icon {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 38px; height: 38px;
    background: var(--gold);
    color: var(--dark);
    font-size: 22px; font-weight: 800;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  }
  .gate-win-toast .gw-body { flex: 1; font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.5; color: rgba(245,242,236,.75); }
  .gate-win-toast .gw-body strong {
    display: block;
    color: var(--gold);
    font-family: 'Big Shoulders Display', sans-serif;
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
  }
  .gate-win-toast .gw-close {
    background: transparent; border: none;
    color: rgba(245,242,236,.5);
    font-size: 24px; cursor: pointer;
    padding: 0 4px;
    line-height: 1;
    transition: color .2s;
  }
  .gate-win-toast .gw-close:hover { color: var(--gold); }
  @media (max-width: 540px) {
    .gate-win-toast { top: 12px; padding: 14px 16px 14px 14px; }
    .gate-win-toast .gw-body strong { font-size: 16px; }
    .gate-win-toast .gw-body { font-size: 12px; }
  }
  .view-gate.unlock {
    animation: gateOut .6s cubic-bezier(.6,0,.4,1) forwards;
  }
  @keyframes gateOut {
    0% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
    100% { opacity: 0; transform: scale(1.05); visibility: hidden; }
  }
  @media (max-width: 540px) {
    .view-gate .gate-card { padding: 40px 28px 32px; }
    .view-gate h2 { font-size: 30px; }
    .view-gate .gate-logo { width: 100px; }
  }

  /* ============ CITIES GRID ============ */
  .other-cities { background: var(--cream-2); position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
  .other-cities .grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(200px, 1fr));
    gap: 14px;
    max-width: 1100px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }
  .other-cities .grid a {
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
    background: var(--cream);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    padding: 22px 24px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    color: var(--ink); text-decoration: none;
    font-family: 'Big Shoulders Display', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 800; font-size: 22px;
    text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.02em;
    transition: all .25s;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
  }
  .other-cities .grid a::after {
    content: '→';
    color: var(--gold);
    font-size: 20px;
    transition: transform .25s;
  }
  .other-cities .grid a:hover {
    background: var(--dark); color: var(--gold);
    border-color: var(--gold); transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 14px 30px rgba(143,115,64,.25);
  }
  .other-cities .grid a:hover::after { transform: translateX(4px); }
  @media (max-width: 540px) {
    .other-cities .grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 10px; }
    .other-cities .grid a { padding: 16px 18px; font-size: 16px; }
  }