/* ============================================================
   Rose Elder Law LLC — Design B (Ember Chophouse, Slot B)
   ALL selectors scoped to [data-design="b"].dq-design
   Keyframes prefixed ec-
   ZERO layout-prop transitions (width/height/top/left/etc.)
   ============================================================ */

/* --- Root tokens --- */
[data-design="b"] {
  --design-b-primary: #B58B43;
  --char: #14100B;
  --walnut: #211811;
  --cellar: #0E0B07;
  --linen: #F2E6CC;
  --linen-soft: #CBB48C;
  --muted: #8E7A57;
  --rule: #3A2C1E;
  --brass: #B58B43;
  --brass-lit: #E7C677;
  --oxblood: #7C2F26;
  --oxblood-deep: #5E231C;
  --ember: #CF5A2C;
  --success: #7E8A4E;
  --critical: #D23B2A;
  --font-display: 'Hoefler Text', 'Bodoni 72', 'Didot', 'Big Caslon', 'Times New Roman', serif;
  --font-body: 'Neue Haas Grotesk Text', 'Helvetica Neue', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', system-ui, sans-serif;
  --font-mono: 'IBM Plex Mono', ui-monospace, 'SFMono-Regular', 'JetBrains Mono', monospace;
  --t-meta: 13px;
  --t-cap: 14px;
  --t-body: 17px;
  --t-lead: 20px;
  --t-h3: clamp(1.3rem, 2.6vw, 1.6rem);
  --t-h2: clamp(1.7rem, 4.2vw, 2.5rem);
  --t-h1: clamp(2.25rem, 6.2vw, 4rem);
  --t-display: clamp(2.9rem, 8vw, 4.9rem);
  --dur-sear: 180ms;
  --dur-plate: 520ms;
  --dur-engrave: 1600ms;
  --ease-sear: cubic-bezier(.2, .8, .2, 1);
  --ease-plate: cubic-bezier(.22, 1, .36, 1);
  --ease-engrave: cubic-bezier(.65, .02, .28, 1);
  --r-brand: 2px;
  --r-panel: 4px;
  --r-line: 3px;
  --r-coin: 999px;
  --sp-ash: 4px;
  --sp-coal: 8px;
  --sp-skewer: 12px;
  --sp-cut: 16px;
  --sp-plate: 24px;
  --sp-course: 32px;
  --sp-table: 48px;
  --sp-room: 80px;
  --sp-hall: clamp(56px, 9vw, 120px);
  --elev-ring: 0 0 0 1px var(--rule);
  --elev-brass: 0 0 0 1px color-mix(in oklab, var(--brass), transparent 55%);
  --elev-deboss: inset 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,.5), inset 0 -1px 0 color-mix(in oklab, var(--brass), transparent 80%);
  --elev-raised: 0 2px 2px rgba(0,0,0,.4), 0 22px 44px rgba(0,0,0,.55);
  --glow-ember: 0 0 22px color-mix(in oklab, var(--ember), transparent 62%);
  --focus-ring: 0 0 0 3px color-mix(in oklab, var(--brass), transparent 60%);
  color: var(--linen);
  background: var(--char);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

[data-design="b"].dq-design *, [data-design="b"].dq-design *::before, [data-design="b"].dq-design *::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

@media (prefers-color-scheme: dark) {
  [data-design="b"] {
    --char: #0C0907;
    --walnut: #1A130D;
    --cellar: #070504;
    --linen: #F4E8CF;
    --linen-soft: #C3AB80;
    --muted: #87724E;
    --rule: #2F2318;
    --brass: #C49A4E;
    --brass-lit: #EAC97A;
    --oxblood: #8A352A;
    --oxblood-deep: #6A281F;
    --ember: #DA6233;
    --success: #94A05F;
    --critical: #E05241;
    --design-b-primary: #C49A4E;
  }
}

/* --- Overflow protection (HARD scope) --- */
[data-design="b"].dq-design,
[data-design="b"] .dq-design {
  max-width: 100%;
  overflow-x: clip;
}
[data-design="b"].dq-design * {
  min-width: 0;
}
[data-design="b"].dq-design img,
[data-design="b"].dq-design svg:not([data-keep-size]) {
  max-width: 100%;
  height: auto;
}

/* ============================================================
   KEYFRAMES — all prefixed ec-
   ONLY transform / opacity / clip-path / color / filter
   ============================================================ */
@keyframes ec-engrave { to { stroke-dashoffset: 0; } }
@keyframes ec-spark   { to { opacity: 1; } }
@keyframes ec-flicker { 0%,100% { opacity:1; transform:scaleY(1); } 45% { opacity:.82; transform:scaleY(.96); } 70% { opacity:.95; } }
@keyframes ec-ember   { 0%,100% { opacity:.35; } 50% { opacity:.6; } }
@keyframes ec-gild    { 0% { transform:translateX(-160%); } 100% { transform:translateX(320%); } }
@keyframes ec-plate-settle { from { opacity:0; transform:translateY(.18em); } to { opacity:1; transform:none; } }
@keyframes ec-plate-up    { to { opacity:1; transform:none; } }
@keyframes ec-wipe-in     { to { clip-path: inset(0 0 0 0); } }
@keyframes ec-shimmer     { 0% { opacity:0; transform:translateY(2px) scale(.9); } 40% { opacity:.7; } 100% { opacity:0; transform:translateY(-13px) scale(1.05); } }
@keyframes ec-coal-pulse  { 0%,100% { opacity:.7; transform:scale(.92); } 50% { opacity:1; transform:scale(1.12); } }
@keyframes ec-sear-breath { 0%,100% { box-shadow: var(--elev-brass); } 50% { box-shadow: var(--elev-brass), var(--glow-ember); } }
@keyframes ec-lm-drift-1  { 0%,100% { opacity:.22; transform:translateY(0) rotate(0deg); } 50% { opacity:.38; transform:translateY(-12px) rotate(3deg); } }
@keyframes ec-lm-drift-2  { 0%,100% { opacity:.18; transform:translateY(0) rotate(-2deg); } 50% { opacity:.32; transform:translateY(10px) rotate(2deg); } }
@keyframes ec-lm-drift-3  { 0%,100% { opacity:.2; transform:translateY(0) rotate(1deg); } 50% { opacity:.35; transform:translateY(-8px) rotate(-2deg); } }
@keyframes ec-hero-ember  { 0%,100% { opacity:.28; } 50% { opacity:.55; } }
@keyframes ec-para-drift  { from { transform: translateY(0); } to { transform: translateY(-40px); } }

/* ============================================================
   E1 — HEADER
   ============================================================ */
[data-design="b"] .ec-header {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--char);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--rule);
}
[data-design="b"] .ec-header__atmos {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;
}
[data-design="b"] .ec-header__glow {
  position: absolute;
  left: clamp(10px, 5vw, 60px);
  top: 50%;
  width: min(260px, 52vw);
  height: 120px;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, color-mix(in oklab, var(--ember), transparent 68%), transparent 70%);
  filter: blur(7px);
  opacity: .45;
  animation: ec-ember 26s ease-in-out infinite;
}
[data-design="b"] .ec-header__rail {
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  height: 1.5px;
  background: var(--rule);
  overflow: hidden;
  opacity: .85;
}
[data-design="b"] .ec-header__rail::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 38%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--brass-lit), transparent);
  transform: translateX(-160%);
  animation: ec-gild 22s linear infinite;
}
[data-design="b"] .ec-header__bar {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: var(--sp-cut);
  padding: var(--sp-plate) clamp(16px, 5vw, 64px);
  max-width: 100%;
}
[data-design="b"] .ec-logo {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--sp-coal);
  text-decoration: none;
}
[data-design="b"] .ec-logo__crest {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  flex: none;
}
[data-design="b"] .ec-logo__ring {
  stroke-dasharray: 80;
  stroke-dashoffset: 80;
  animation: ec-engrave 1.6s var(--ease-engrave) .2s forwards;
}
[data-design="b"] .ec-logo__flame {
  opacity: 0;
  transform-origin: 14px 16px;
  animation: ec-spark .55s var(--ease-plate) 1.1s forwards, ec-flicker 5s ease-in-out 1.7s infinite;
}
[data-design="b"] .ec-logo__mark {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--t-h2);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: .04em;
  color: var(--linen);
  animation: ec-plate-settle .7s var(--ease-sear) both;
}
[data-design="b"] .ec-burger {
  display: grid;
  gap: 5px;
  padding: 11px;
  background: none;
  border: 1px solid var(--brass);
  border-radius: var(--r-brand);
  cursor: pointer;
  min-width: 44px;
  min-height: 44px;
  align-content: center;
}
[data-design="b"] .ec-burger span {
  width: 20px;
  height: 1.6px;
  background: var(--brass);
  transition: transform var(--dur-sear) var(--ease-sear), opacity var(--dur-sear) var(--ease-sear);
}
[data-design="b"] .ec-burger[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(6.6px) rotate(45deg); }
[data-design="b"] .ec-burger[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
[data-design="b"] .ec-burger[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-6.6px) rotate(-45deg); }

/* Drawer */
[data-design="b"] .ec-drawer {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 60;
  background: var(--cellar);
  box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 2px color-mix(in oklab, var(--brass), transparent 60%), var(--elev-raised);
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  animation: ec-plate-settle .42s var(--ease-plate) both;
}
[data-design="b"] .ec-drawer[hidden] { display: none; }
[data-design="b"] .ec-drawer__close {
  position: absolute;
  top: var(--sp-plate);
  right: var(--sp-plate);
  background: none;
  border: 1px solid var(--rule);
  color: var(--linen-soft);
  font-size: var(--t-lead);
  border-radius: var(--r-brand);
  cursor: pointer;
  min-width: 44px;
  min-height: 44px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}
[data-design="b"] .ec-drawer__case {
  display: grid;
  gap: var(--sp-course);
  text-align: center;
  padding: var(--sp-room);
}
[data-design="b"] .ec-rail-link {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--t-h2);
  color: var(--linen);
  text-decoration: none;
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
}
[data-design="b"] .ec-drawer__cta {
  margin-top: var(--sp-skewer);
  justify-self: center;
}
@media (hover: hover) and (pointer: fine) {
  [data-design="b"] .ec-rail-link::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: -3px;
    height: 1px;
    background: var(--brass);
    clip-path: inset(0 100% 0 0);
    transition: clip-path var(--dur-plate) var(--ease-plate);
  }
  [data-design="b"] .ec-rail-link:hover::after {
    clip-path: inset(0 0% 0 0);
  }
  [data-design="b"] .ec-drawer__close:hover {
    color: var(--linen);
    border-color: var(--brass);
  }
}
@media (max-width: 560px) {
  [data-design="b"] .ec-header__glow { width: 60vw; }
}
@media (max-width: 380px) {
  [data-design="b"] .ec-logo__mark { font-size: 1.4rem; }
}

/* ============================================================
   HERO — E3 backdrop + text layer
   ============================================================ */
[data-design="b"] .ec-hero {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 70vh;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: var(--sp-hall) clamp(16px, 5vw, 64px);
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Scroll-linked parallax (TRIAD-2) — scroll-driven animation */
@supports (animation-timeline: scroll()) {
  [data-design="b"] .ec-hero__backdrop {
    animation: ec-para-drift linear both;
    animation-timeline: scroll(root);
    animation-range: 0% 50%;
  }
}

/* Fallback parallax via JS scroll for non-supporting browsers */
[data-design="b"] .ec-hero__backdrop {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  will-change: transform;
}

/* Ember color field — the visible structure */
[data-design="b"] .ec-hero__ember-field {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 60% at 30% 50%,
    color-mix(in oklab, var(--ember), transparent 72%),
    color-mix(in oklab, var(--oxblood), transparent 82%) 45%,
    transparent 70%);
  opacity: .42;
  animation: ec-hero-ember 18s ease-in-out infinite;
}

/* Lettermark drifting glyphs — visible structure, opacity ≥0.25 at peak */
[data-design="b"] .ec-hero__lettermarks {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  color: var(--brass);
  pointer-events: none;
  overflow: hidden;
}
[data-design="b"] .ec-lm {
  position: absolute;
  font-size: clamp(5rem, 18vw, 14rem);
  line-height: 1;
  user-select: none;
  will-change: transform, opacity;
}
[data-design="b"] .ec-lm--1 {
  left: 5%;
  top: 8%;
  opacity: .22;
  animation: ec-lm-drift-1 7s ease-in-out infinite;
}
[data-design="b"] .ec-lm--2 {
  right: 4%;
  bottom: 10%;
  opacity: .18;
  animation: ec-lm-drift-2 9s ease-in-out 1.2s infinite;
}
[data-design="b"] .ec-lm--3 {
  left: 50%;
  top: 55%;
  opacity: .2;
  animation: ec-lm-drift-3 11s ease-in-out 2.5s infinite;
}

/* Hairline engrave-in */
[data-design="b"] .ec-hero__hairline {
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 25%;
  width: 100%;
  height: 2px;
  opacity: .55;
}
[data-design="b"] .ec-hero__hline {
  stroke-dasharray: 1200;
  stroke-dashoffset: 1200;
  animation: ec-engrave 2s var(--ease-engrave) .4s forwards;
}

/* Text layer — ABOVE backdrop */
[data-design="b"] .ec-hero__text {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  max-width: 760px;
}
[data-design="b"] .ec-kicker {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: var(--t-meta);
  letter-spacing: .16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--brass);
  margin: 0 0 var(--sp-skewer);
}
[data-design="b"] .ec-hero__title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: var(--t-h1);
  line-height: 1.1;
  letter-spacing: -.012em;
  color: var(--linen);
  margin: 0;
  max-width: 18ch;
  opacity: 1; /* NEVER opacity:0 — content is fetch-injected */
}
[data-design="b"] .ec-hero__sub {
  font-size: var(--t-lead);
  color: var(--linen-soft);
  max-width: 52ch;
  margin: var(--sp-cut) 0 var(--sp-skewer);
  line-height: 1.55;
  opacity: 1;
}
[data-design="b"] .ec-hero__proof {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: var(--t-cap);
  letter-spacing: .08em;
  color: var(--muted);
  margin: 0;
  opacity: 1;
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  [data-design="b"] .ec-hero__ember-field { animation: none; opacity: .42; }
  [data-design="b"] .ec-lm { animation: none; opacity: .28; }
  [data-design="b"] .ec-hero__hline { animation: none; stroke-dashoffset: 0; }
  [data-design="b"] .ec-hero__backdrop { animation: none; }
}

/* ============================================================
   E6 — POINTER (last element before #funnel, ≤2 siblings)
   ============================================================ */
[data-design="b"] .ec-pointer {
  display: grid;
  justify-items: center;
  gap: var(--sp-coal);
  padding: var(--sp-course) 0 var(--sp-skewer);
  color: var(--muted);
  opacity: 1; /* MUST be visible — never opacity:0 */
}
[data-design="b"] .ec-pointer__skewer {
  max-width: 100%;
  display: block;
}
[data-design="b"] .ec-pointer__line {
  stroke-dasharray: 170;
  stroke-dashoffset: 170;
  animation: ec-engrave 2.2s var(--ease-engrave) forwards;
}
[data-design="b"] .ec-pointer__coal {
  transform-origin: 12px 68px;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 5px color-mix(in oklab, var(--ember), transparent 40%));
  opacity: 0;
  animation: ec-spark .5s var(--ease-plate) 2.1s forwards, ec-coal-pulse 6s ease-in-out 2.6s infinite;
}
[data-design="b"] .ec-pointer__steam {
  width: 8px;
  height: 18px;
  border-radius: 60%;
  margin-top: -8px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 100%, color-mix(in oklab, var(--ember), transparent 55%), transparent 70%);
  animation: ec-shimmer 5.5s ease-in-out 2.4s infinite;
  opacity: 1; /* steam starts with opacity via keyframes, but element is visible */
}
[data-design="b"] .ec-pointer__label {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: var(--t-meta);
  letter-spacing: .16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--brass);
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  [data-design="b"] .ec-pointer__line { animation: none; stroke-dashoffset: 0; }
  [data-design="b"] .ec-pointer__coal { animation: none; opacity: 1; }
  [data-design="b"] .ec-pointer__steam { animation: none; opacity: .4; }
}

/* ============================================================
   E5 — FUNNEL (lead intake)
   ============================================================ */
[data-design="b"] .ec-funnel {
  background: var(--walnut);
  padding: var(--sp-hall) clamp(16px, 5vw, 64px);
}
[data-design="b"] .ec-funnel__inner {
  max-width: 600px;
  margin-inline: auto;
}
[data-design="b"] .ec-funnel__title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--t-h2);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--linen);
  margin: var(--sp-skewer) 0 var(--sp-table);
  line-height: 1.15;
}

/* Progress dots */
[data-design="b"] .ec-funnel__progress {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0;
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-table);
}
[data-design="b"] .ec-funnel__dot {
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  border-radius: var(--r-coin);
  background: var(--rule);
  border: 1px solid var(--muted);
  flex: none;
  transition: background var(--dur-sear) var(--ease-sear), border-color var(--dur-sear);
}
[data-design="b"] .ec-funnel__dot--active {
  background: var(--ember);
  border-color: var(--ember);
}
[data-design="b"] .ec-funnel__dot--done {
  background: var(--brass);
  border-color: var(--brass);
}
[data-design="b"] .ec-funnel__track {
  flex: 1;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--rule);
}

/* Steps */
[data-design="b"] .ec-step {
  border: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  animation: ec-plate-settle var(--dur-plate) var(--ease-plate) both;
}
[data-design="b"] .ec-step[hidden] { display: none; }
[data-design="b"] .ec-step__legend {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--t-h3);
  color: var(--linen);
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-table);
  display: block;
  line-height: 1.3;
}
[data-design="b"] .ec-step__optional {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: var(--t-meta);
  color: var(--muted);
  font-weight: 400;
}
[data-design="b"] .ec-step__options {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(min(200px, 100%), 1fr));
  gap: var(--sp-skewer);
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-table);
}
[data-design="b"] .ec-option {
  cursor: pointer;
}
[data-design="b"] .ec-option input {
  position: absolute;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  width: 1px;
  height: 1px;
}
[data-design="b"] .ec-option__card {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  min-height: 52px;
  padding: var(--sp-skewer) var(--sp-plate);
  background: var(--char);
  border: 1px solid var(--rule);
  border-radius: var(--r-panel);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--t-body);
  color: var(--linen-soft);
  text-align: center;
  transition: border-color var(--dur-sear) var(--ease-sear), color var(--dur-sear), background var(--dur-sear);
  cursor: pointer;
}
[data-design="b"] .ec-option input:checked + .ec-option__card {
  border-color: var(--brass);
  color: var(--linen);
  background: var(--walnut);
  box-shadow: var(--elev-brass);
}
[data-design="b"] .ec-option input:focus-visible + .ec-option__card {
  outline: none;
  box-shadow: var(--focus-ring);
}
@media (hover: hover) and (pointer: fine) {
  [data-design="b"] .ec-option__card:hover {
    border-color: color-mix(in oklab, var(--brass), transparent 40%);
    color: var(--linen);
  }
}
[data-design="b"] .ec-step__nav {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--sp-skewer);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-top: var(--sp-course);
}
[data-design="b"] .ec-step__contact-fields {
  display: grid;
  gap: var(--sp-cut);
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-course);
}

/* Line inputs */
[data-design="b"] .ec-line-label {
  display: grid;
  gap: var(--sp-ash);
}
[data-design="b"] .ec-line-label__text {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: var(--t-meta);
  letter-spacing: .12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--muted);
}
[data-design="b"] .ec-line {
  background: var(--cellar);
  border: 1px solid var(--rule);
  border-radius: var(--r-line);
  color: var(--linen);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: var(--t-body);
  padding: var(--sp-coal) var(--sp-cut);
  min-height: 44px;
  box-shadow: var(--elev-deboss);
  transition: border-color var(--dur-sear) var(--ease-sear), box-shadow var(--dur-sear);
  width: 100%;
}
[data-design="b"] .ec-line:focus {
  border-color: var(--brass);
  outline: none;
  box-shadow: var(--focus-ring);
}
[data-design="b"] .ec-line--area {
  resize: vertical;
  min-height: 100px;
  line-height: 1.55;
}

/* Funnel confirm */
[data-design="b"] .ec-funnel__confirm {
  display: none;
  text-align: center;
  padding: var(--sp-table) 0;
  animation: ec-plate-settle var(--dur-plate) var(--ease-plate) both;
}
[data-design="b"] .ec-funnel__confirm.is-visible {
  display: grid;
  gap: var(--sp-cut);
  justify-items: center;
}
[data-design="b"] .ec-confirm__crest {
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
}
[data-design="b"] .ec-confirm__msg {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--t-h3);
  color: var(--linen);
  margin: 0;
  max-width: 40ch;
  line-height: 1.4;
}
[data-design="b"] .ec-confirm__sub {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: var(--t-meta);
  color: var(--muted);
  letter-spacing: .06em;
  margin: 0;
}

[data-design="b"] .ec-funnel__disclaimer {
  font-size: var(--t-cap);
  color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-top: var(--sp-table);
  max-width: 58ch;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--rule);
  padding-top: var(--sp-course);
}

/* ============================================================
   PLAQUES — E2 button component
   ============================================================ */
[data-design="b"] .ec-plaque {
  --mx: 0px;
  --my: 0px;
  position: relative;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--sp-coal);
  padding: var(--sp-skewer) var(--sp-plate);
  border-radius: var(--r-brand);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--t-lead);
  letter-spacing: .02em;
  text-decoration: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  border: none;
  transform: translate(var(--mx), var(--my));
  transition: transform var(--dur-sear) var(--ease-sear), box-shadow var(--dur-sear), background var(--dur-sear);
  min-height: 44px;
}
[data-design="b"] .ec-plaque--sear {
  background: var(--oxblood);
  color: var(--linen);
  box-shadow: var(--elev-brass);
  animation: ec-sear-breath 5s ease-in-out infinite;
}
[data-design="b"] .ec-plaque--rail {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--linen);
  border: 1px solid var(--brass);
  animation: none;
}
[data-design="b"] .ec-plaque:active {
  transform: translateY(1px);
  box-shadow: var(--elev-deboss), inset 0 0 18px color-mix(in oklab, var(--ember), transparent 52%);
  background: var(--oxblood-deep);
  animation: none;
}
[data-design="b"] .ec-plaque:focus-visible {
  outline: none;
  box-shadow: var(--focus-ring), var(--elev-deboss);
}
@media (hover: hover) and (pointer: fine) {
  [data-design="b"] .ec-plaque--sear:hover { background: var(--oxblood-deep); }
  [data-design="b"] .ec-plaque--rail:hover { border-color: var(--brass-lit); color: var(--brass-lit); }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  [data-design="b"] .ec-plaque--sear { animation: none; }
  [data-design="b"] .ec-plaque { transform: none !important; transition: box-shadow var(--dur-sear); }
}

/* ============================================================
   PRACTICE AREAS — proof section (E4 wipe-in)
   ============================================================ */
[data-design="b"] .ec-areas {
  padding: var(--sp-hall) clamp(16px, 5vw, 64px);
  background: var(--char);
}
[data-design="b"] .ec-areas__inner {
  max-width: 1180px;
  margin-inline: auto;
}
[data-design="b"] .ec-areas__head {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  gap: var(--sp-cut);
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-table);
}
[data-design="b"] .ec-areas__title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: var(--t-h2);
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--linen);
  white-space: nowrap;
}
[data-design="b"] .ec-board__rule {
  flex: 1;
  height: 22px;
  max-width: 100%;
}
[data-design="b"] .ec-rule__path {
  stroke-dasharray: 200;
  stroke-dashoffset: 200;
  transition: stroke-dashoffset var(--dur-engrave) var(--ease-engrave);
}
[data-design="b"] .ec-areas__inner.is-seen .ec-rule__path,
[data-design="b"] .ec-attorneys__inner.is-seen .ec-rule__path--att {
  stroke-dashoffset: 0;
}
[data-design="b"] .ec-areas__list {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  display: grid;
  gap: var(--sp-skewer);
}
[data-design="b"] .ec-area__row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, auto) 1fr auto;
  align-items: baseline;
  column-gap: var(--sp-skewer);
  padding: var(--sp-skewer) 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--rule);
  clip-path: inset(0 100% 0 0);
}
[data-design="b"] .ec-areas__inner.is-seen .ec-area__row {
  animation: ec-wipe-in var(--dur-plate) var(--ease-engrave) forwards;
  animation-delay: calc(var(--i, 0) * 80ms);
}
[data-design="b"] .ec-area__name {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--t-h3);
  color: var(--linen);
  min-width: 0;
  overflow-wrap: anywhere;
}
[data-design="b"] .ec-area__leader {
  align-self: end;
  height: 1px;
  margin-bottom: .34em;
  background-image: radial-gradient(circle, var(--brass) .6px, transparent .7px);
  background-size: 6px 2px;
  background-repeat: repeat-x;
  opacity: .5;
}
[data-design="b"] .ec-area__note {
  font-size: var(--t-cap);
  color: var(--linen-soft);
  justify-self: end;
  white-space: nowrap;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
}
@media (max-width: 560px) {
  [data-design="b"] .ec-area__row {
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) auto;
  }
  [data-design="b"] .ec-area__leader { display: none; }
  [data-design="b"] .ec-area__note { grid-column: 1 / -1; white-space: normal; color: var(--muted); font-size: var(--t-meta); }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  [data-design="b"] .ec-area__row { clip-path: none; animation: none; }
  [data-design="b"] .ec-rule__path { transition: none; stroke-dashoffset: 0; }
}

/* ============================================================
   E4 — ATTORNEYS section (ambient segment B)
   ============================================================ */
[data-design="b"] .ec-attorneys {
  background: var(--walnut);
  padding: var(--sp-hall) clamp(16px, 5vw, 64px);
}
[data-design="b"] .ec-attorneys__inner {
  max-width: 1180px;
  margin-inline: auto;
}
[data-design="b"] .ec-attorneys__head {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  gap: var(--sp-cut);
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-course);
}
[data-design="b"] .ec-attorneys__title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: var(--t-h2);
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--linen);
  white-space: nowrap;
}
[data-design="b"] .ec-board__rule--att {
  flex: 1;
  height: 22px;
  max-width: 100%;
}
[data-design="b"] .ec-rule__path--att {
  stroke-dasharray: 200;
  stroke-dashoffset: 200;
  transition: stroke-dashoffset var(--dur-engrave) var(--ease-engrave);
}
[data-design="b"] .ec-attorneys__intro {
  font-size: var(--t-body);
  color: var(--linen-soft);
  line-height: 1.65;
  max-width: 64ch;
  margin: 0 0 var(--sp-table);
}
[data-design="b"] .ec-atty-list {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  display: grid;
  gap: var(--sp-course);
}
[data-design="b"] .ec-atty {
  clip-path: inset(0 100% 0 0);
}
[data-design="b"] .ec-attorneys__inner.is-seen .ec-atty {
  animation: ec-wipe-in var(--dur-plate) var(--ease-engrave) forwards;
  animation-delay: calc(var(--i, 0) * 100ms);
}
[data-design="b"] .ec-atty__panel {
  background: var(--char);
  border: 1px solid var(--rule);
  border-radius: var(--r-panel);
  padding: var(--sp-plate);
  box-shadow: var(--elev-ring);
}
[data-design="b"] .ec-atty__name {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--t-h3);
  color: var(--linen);
  margin: 0 0 var(--sp-ash);
}
[data-design="b"] .ec-atty__admit {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: var(--t-meta);
  letter-spacing: .08em;
  color: var(--brass);
  margin: 0 0 var(--sp-skewer);
}
[data-design="b"] .ec-atty__bio {
  font-size: var(--t-body);
  color: var(--linen-soft);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin: 0;
  max-width: 64ch;
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  [data-design="b"] .ec-atty { clip-path: none; animation: none; }
  [data-design="b"] .ec-rule__path--att { transition: none; stroke-dashoffset: 0; }
}

/* ============================================================
   OFFICE section
   ============================================================ */
[data-design="b"] .ec-office {
  padding: var(--sp-hall) clamp(16px, 5vw, 64px);
  background: var(--char);
}
[data-design="b"] .ec-office__inner {
  max-width: 1180px;
  margin-inline: auto;
}
[data-design="b"] .ec-office__title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--t-h2);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--linen);
  margin: 0 0 var(--sp-table);
}
[data-design="b"] .ec-office__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(min(220px, 100%), 1fr));
  gap: var(--sp-course);
}
[data-design="b"] .ec-office__block {
  display: grid;
  gap: var(--sp-skewer);
}
[data-design="b"] .ec-office__address,
[data-design="b"] .ec-office__hours {
  font-style: normal;
  font-size: var(--t-body);
  color: var(--linen-soft);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin: 0;
}
[data-design="b"] .ec-office__tel {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--t-h3);
  color: var(--linen);
  text-decoration: none;
  display: block;
}
[data-design="b"] .ec-office__email,
[data-design="b"] .ec-office__sched a {
  color: var(--brass);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: var(--t-body);
}
[data-design="b"] .ec-office__sched {
  font-size: var(--t-cap);
  color: var(--muted);
  margin: 0;
}
@media (hover: hover) and (pointer: fine) {
  [data-design="b"] .ec-office__tel:hover { color: var(--brass-lit); }
  [data-design="b"] .ec-office__email:hover { color: var(--brass-lit); }
}

/* ============================================================
   FOOTER
   ============================================================ */
[data-design="b"] .ec-footer {
  background: var(--cellar);
  padding: var(--sp-table) clamp(16px, 5vw, 64px);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--rule);
}
[data-design="b"] .ec-footer__inner {
  max-width: 1180px;
  margin-inline: auto;
  display: grid;
  gap: var(--sp-cut);
}
[data-design="b"] .ec-footer__brand {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--sp-coal);
}
[data-design="b"] .ec-footer__crest {
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  flex: none;
}
[data-design="b"] .ec-footer__name {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: var(--t-body);
  color: var(--linen);
  letter-spacing: .04em;
}
[data-design="b"] .ec-footer__address,
[data-design="b"] .ec-footer__contact {
  font-size: var(--t-cap);
  color: var(--muted);
  margin: 0;
}
[data-design="b"] .ec-footer__contact a {
  color: var(--linen-soft);
  text-decoration: none;
}
[data-design="b"] .ec-footer__disclaimer {
  font-size: var(--t-meta);
  color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.65;
  max-width: 72ch;
  margin: var(--sp-skewer) 0 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--rule);
  padding-top: var(--sp-cut);
}
[data-design="b"] .ec-footer__copy {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: var(--t-meta);
  color: var(--muted);
  letter-spacing: .08em;
  margin: 0;
}

/* ============================================================
   MOBILE — scoped hard to .dq-design
   ============================================================ */
@media (max-width: 380px) {
  [data-design="b"].dq-design { overflow-x: clip; }
  [data-design="b"] .ec-step__options {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  [data-design="b"] .ec-plaque {
    font-size: var(--t-body);
    padding: var(--sp-coal) var(--sp-cut);
  }
  [data-design="b"] .ec-atty__bio { font-size: var(--t-cap); }
}

/* Phase-3.4 hero visibility floor (forge_assemble) */
[data-design="b"] [data-mf-role="hero"] :is(h1,h2,p,.headline,.subtitle,.proof,[class*="headline"],[class*="subtitle"],[class*="proof"]),
[data-design="b"] [data-mf-role="cta"] { opacity: 1 !important; }