:root{
  --bg: #06070b;
  --panel: rgba(255,255,255,.06);
  --panel-2: rgba(255,255,255,.085);
  --text: rgba(255,255,255,.92);
  --muted: rgba(255,255,255,.72);
  --faint: rgba(255,255,255,.52);
  --stroke: rgba(255,255,255,.12);
  --stroke-2: rgba(255,255,255,.18);
  --shadow: 0 18px 55px rgba(0,0,0,.55);
  --shadow-soft: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.35);
  --radius: 22px;
  --radius-sm: 16px;
  --max: 1100px;

  /* Frosted-glass tuning (site-wide “boxes”) */
  --frost-box-top: rgba(255,255,255,.12);
  --frost-box-bottom: rgba(255,255,255,.070);
  --frost-box-border: rgba(255,255,255,.19);
  --frost-box-blur: 20px;
  --frost-box-sat: 1.12;

  --frost-ui-blur: 12px;
  --frost-ui-sat: 1.08;
}

*{ box-sizing:border-box; }
html,body{ height:100%; }
html{ scroll-behavior: smooth; }

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
  html{ scroll-behavior: auto; }
  *{ transition: none !important; }
}

body{
  margin:0;
  background: var(--bg);
  color: var(--text);
  font-family: ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, Segoe UI, Roboto, Helvetica, Arial;
  line-height: 1.45;
  overflow-x:hidden;
}

button{ font: inherit; color: inherit; }

a{ color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
a:hover{ text-decoration: none; }

:focus-visible{
  outline: 2px solid rgba(84,153,255,.65);
  outline-offset: 3px;
}

.skip-link{
  position: absolute;
  left: 14px;
  top: 10px;
  padding: 10px 12px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14);
  background: rgba(0,0,0,.55);
  transform: translateY(-200%);
  z-index: 999;
}

.skip-link:focus{
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.container{
  width: min(var(--max), calc(100% - 40px));
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.bg-ambient{
  position: fixed;
  inset: -40vh -25vw;
  pointer-events:none;
  z-index:-2;
  overflow: hidden;
  background:
    /* “Plume” glows */
    radial-gradient(900px 520px at 22% 12%, rgba(84, 153, 255, .16), transparent 58%),
    radial-gradient(760px 520px at 78% 18%, rgba(171, 95, 255, .12), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(860px 620px at 55% 88%, rgba(255, 155, 74, .10), transparent 62%),
    /* Soft hotcore / nozzle-lip highlight */
    conic-gradient(from 210deg at 52% 60%, rgba(255,255,255,.06), transparent 35%, rgba(255,255,255,.03), transparent 70%),
    radial-gradient(980px 760px at 42% 62%, rgba(255,255,255,.05), transparent 62%);
  filter: blur(26px) saturate(1.12);
  opacity:.95;
}

.bg-ambient::before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    /* Diagonal vector lines */
    repeating-linear-gradient(115deg, rgba(255,255,255,.06) 0 1px, transparent 1px 34px),
    repeating-linear-gradient(65deg, rgba(84,153,255,.06) 0 1px, transparent 1px 46px),
    /* Blueprint-ish grid */
    linear-gradient(to right, rgba(255,255,255,.04) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(255,255,255,.035) 1px, transparent 1px),
    /* Larger grid */
    linear-gradient(to right, rgba(255,255,255,.03) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(255,255,255,.025) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: auto, auto, 38px 38px, 38px 38px, 140px 140px, 140px 140px;
  background-position: 0 0, 0 0, 0 0, 0 0, 12px 18px, 12px 18px;
  opacity: .22;
  filter: blur(.2px);
  mask-image: radial-gradient(60% 55% at 50% 55%, black 55%, transparent 100%);
}

.bg-ambient::after{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    /* Scanline sheen */
    repeating-linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(255,255,255,.03), rgba(255,255,255,.03) 1px, transparent 1px, transparent 6px),
    /* Subtle horizon/edge glow */
    linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(84,153,255,.08), transparent 38%),
    linear-gradient(to top, rgba(255,155,74,.06), transparent 42%),
    /* Subtle vignette */
    radial-gradient(70% 70% at 50% 50%, transparent 45%, rgba(0,0,0,.45) 100%);
  opacity: .18;
  mix-blend-mode: overlay;
}

.site-header{
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 20;
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(6,7,11,.78), rgba(6,7,11,.35));
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
}

.header-inner{
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:space-between;
  padding: 14px 0;
  gap: 16px;
}

.brand{
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap: 12px;
}

.brand-mark{
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  display:grid;
  place-items:center;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing:.02em;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255,255,255,.18), rgba(255,255,255,.08));
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.16);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(var(--frost-ui-blur)) saturate(var(--frost-ui-sat));
  backdrop-filter: blur(var(--frost-ui-blur)) saturate(var(--frost-ui-sat));
}

.brand-text{
  font-weight: 650;
  letter-spacing: .02em;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.92);
}

.nav{
  display:flex;
  gap: 14px;
  align-items:center;
}

.nav a{
  padding: 8px 10px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  color: var(--muted);
  border: 1px solid transparent;
}

.nav a:hover{
  color: var(--text);
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.10);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.05);
}

.hero{ padding: 64px 0 30px; }

.hero-grid{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr .9fr;
  gap: 26px;
  align-items: start;
}

@media (max-width: 980px){
  .hero-grid{ grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

.eyebrow{
  color: var(--muted);
  letter-spacing: .10em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-size: 12px;
  margin: 0 0 10px;
}

.hero-title{
  margin: 0 0 12px;
  font-size: clamp(30px, 4vw, 48px);
  line-height: 1.05;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.hero-subtitle{
  margin: 0 0 18px;
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 16px;
  max-width: 60ch;
}

.hero-cta{
  display:flex;
  gap: 12px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin: 18px 0 16px;
}

/* De-duplicate navigation paths:
   - Mobile: use the hero buttons, hide top-nav Work/Visualizations
   - Desktop: use the top-nav, hide the hero Work/Visualizations buttons */
@media (max-width: 780px){
  .site-header .nav a[href="#work"],
  .site-header .nav a[href="#visuals"]{
    display: none;
  }
}

@media (min-width: 781px){
  .hero-cta a[href="#work"],
  .hero-cta a[href="#visuals"]{
    display: none;
  }
}

.btn{
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  padding: 10px 14px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  color: var(--text);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
  transition: transform .16s ease, background .16s ease, border-color .16s ease;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(var(--frost-ui-blur)) saturate(var(--frost-ui-sat));
  backdrop-filter: blur(var(--frost-ui-blur)) saturate(var(--frost-ui-sat));
}

.btn:hover{
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.20);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.11);
}

.btn.primary{
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(84,153,255,.20), rgba(171,95,255,.14));
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.18);
}

.btn.ghost{ background: rgba(255,255,255,.04); }

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

.tag{
  font-size: 12px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.82);
  padding: 7px 10px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.06);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(var(--frost-ui-blur)) saturate(var(--frost-ui-sat));
  backdrop-filter: blur(var(--frost-ui-blur)) saturate(var(--frost-ui-sat));
}

.hero-card{
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  border: 1px solid var(--frost-box-border);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--frost-box-top), var(--frost-box-bottom));
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  padding: 14px;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(var(--frost-box-blur)) saturate(var(--frost-box-sat));
  backdrop-filter: blur(var(--frost-box-blur)) saturate(var(--frost-box-sat));
}

.hero-card-top{
  display:flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 10px;
  align-items:center;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.pill{
  font-size: 12px;
  padding: 7px 10px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);
  background: rgba(0,0,0,.22);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.86);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(var(--frost-ui-blur)) saturate(var(--frost-ui-sat));
  backdrop-filter: blur(var(--frost-ui-blur)) saturate(var(--frost-ui-sat));
}

/* Nozzle landing panel: make it taller for more vertical space */
.panel.panel-nozzle {
  height: auto;
  min-height: 0;
}

.pill.muted{ color: rgba(255,255,255,.65); }

.media-tile{
  position: relative;
  display:block;
  width: 100%;
  min-height: 220px;
  border-radius: 18px;
  overflow:hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);
  background: rgba(0,0,0,.25);
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 0;
  appearance:none;
  outline: none;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 35px rgba(0,0,0,.45);
  transition: transform .18s ease, border-color .18s ease;
}

.media-tile:hover{
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.20);
}

.media-tile img{
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display:block;
  object-fit: contain;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.media-fallback{
  position:absolute;
  inset: 0;
  display:none;
  place-items:center;
  padding: 18px;
  text-align: center;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.72);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,.05), rgba(255,255,255,.02));
  z-index: 2;
}

.media-tile.is-missing img{ display:none; }
.media-tile.is-missing .media-fallback{ display:grid; }

.media-glow{
  position:absolute;
  inset: -20%;
  background:
    radial-gradient(420px 220px at 30% 40%, rgba(84,153,255,.18), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(420px 260px at 70% 60%, rgba(255,155,74,.12), transparent 62%);
  filter: blur(18px);
  opacity: .85;
  mix-blend-mode: screen;
  pointer-events:none;
  z-index: 2;
}

.hero-card-note{
  margin: 10px 2px 0;
  font-size: 12.5px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.68);
}

.section{ padding: 54px 0; }

.section-head{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap: 8px; margin-bottom: 18px; }

.section-head h2{ margin: 0; font-size: 22px; letter-spacing: -0.01em; }

.section-head p{ margin: 0; color: var(--muted); max-width: 72ch; }

.cards-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 14px; }

@media (max-width: 900px){
  .cards-grid{ grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

.card{
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  border: 1px solid var(--frost-box-border);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--frost-box-top), var(--frost-box-bottom));
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
  padding: 16px;
  transition: transform .18s ease, border-color .18s ease, background .18s ease;
  position: relative;
  overflow:hidden;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(var(--frost-box-blur)) saturate(var(--frost-box-sat));
  backdrop-filter: blur(var(--frost-box-blur)) saturate(var(--frost-box-sat));
}

.card::before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  inset:-40%;
  background:
    radial-gradient(500px 240px at 25% 35%, rgba(84,153,255,.10), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(560px 260px at 80% 70%, rgba(171,95,255,.08), transparent 62%);
  filter: blur(18px);
  opacity: .75;
  pointer-events:none;
}

.card:hover{
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.20);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,.10), rgba(255,255,255,.055));
}

.card-top{ display:flex; gap: 8px; flex-wrap: wrap; position: relative; z-index: 1; }

.chip{
  font-size: 12px;
  padding: 6px 10px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);
  background: rgba(0,0,0,.20);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.88);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(var(--frost-ui-blur)) saturate(var(--frost-ui-sat));
  backdrop-filter: blur(var(--frost-ui-blur)) saturate(var(--frost-ui-sat));
}

.chip.muted{ color: rgba(255,255,255,.65); }

.card h3{ margin: 10px 0 8px; font-size: 18px; letter-spacing: -0.01em; position: relative; z-index: 1; }

.card p{ margin: 0 0 14px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.76); position: relative; z-index: 1; }

.card-foot{ display:flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items:flex-end; gap: 10px; position: relative; z-index: 1; }

.linkish{ color: rgba(255,255,255,.9); font-weight: 600; }

.mini{ font-size: 11.5px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.55); }


.masonry{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 12px;
}

/* --------- SIM EMBED --------- */

.sim-toolbar{
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 12px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.sim-presets{
  display:flex;
  gap: 10px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.sim-frame{
  width: min(1100px, 100%);
  margin: 12px auto 0;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);
  background: #000;
}

.sim-frame iframe{
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  display:block;
  border: 0;
  background: #000;
}

/* Homepage preview: fixed 16:9 */
.sim-frame.sim-frame-preview{
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
}

/* Nozzle landing preview: shorten the frame a bit (same approach as /nozzle/). */
.sim-frame.sim-frame-preview.sim-frame-preview-nozzle{
  aspect-ratio: auto;
  min-height: 920px;
  height: min(920px, calc(100vh - 80px));
}

@supports not (aspect-ratio: 16 / 9){
  .sim-frame.sim-frame-preview{ position: relative; }
  .sim-frame.sim-frame-preview::before{ content:""; display:block; padding-top: 56.25%; }
  .sim-frame.sim-frame-preview iframe{ position:absolute; inset:0; }

  /* Nozzle override uses fixed height; disable the padding-top shim. */
  .sim-frame.sim-frame-preview.sim-frame-preview-nozzle::before{ content:none; display:none; padding-top:0; }
  .sim-frame.sim-frame-preview.sim-frame-preview-nozzle iframe{ position:absolute; inset:0; }
}

/* Full page: taller, avoids iframe scrollbars in most viewports */
 .sim-frame.sim-frame-full {
   aspect-ratio: auto;
   height: min(1040px, calc(100vh - 220px));
   min-height: 980px;
   max-height: 100%;
 }

.sim-caption{
  width: min(1100px, 100%);
  margin: 10px auto 0;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.72);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* Uniform tile height; images scale to fit without cropping */
.masonry .media-tile{
  height: auto;
}

.masonry .media-tile img{
  height: auto;
  width: 100%;
  object-fit: contain;
}

.masonry .media-tile.is-missing{ min-height: 220px; }

/* Final control-analysis tile: same height, centered, not extra-wide */
.masonry .media-tile.media-control{
  grid-column: 1 / -1;
  width: 100%;
  justify-self: stretch;
}

@media (max-width: 980px){
  .masonry{ grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .masonry .media-tile{ grid-column: auto; height: auto; }
  .masonry .media-tile.media-control{ grid-column: auto; width: 100%; justify-self: stretch; }
}

.section-contact{ padding-bottom: 70px; }

.contact-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 18px; align-items:start; }

@media (max-width: 900px){
  .contact-grid{ grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

.contact-sub{ margin: 8px 0 0; color: rgba(255,255,255,.72); }

.contact-card{
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  border: 1px solid var(--frost-box-border);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--frost-box-top), var(--frost-box-bottom));
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
  padding: 14px 16px;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(var(--frost-box-blur)) saturate(var(--frost-box-sat));
  backdrop-filter: blur(var(--frost-box-blur)) saturate(var(--frost-box-sat));
}

.contact-row{ display:flex; justify-content: space-between; gap: 14px; padding: 12px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08); }

.contact-row:last-child{ border-bottom: none; }

.contact-label{ color: rgba(255,255,255,.65); font-size: 13px; }

.contact-link{ color: rgba(255,255,255,.92); font-weight: 650; text-align:right; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.15); }

.contact-link:hover{ border-bottom-color: rgba(255,255,255,.35); }

.site-footer{ border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08); background: rgba(0,0,0,.20); backdrop-filter: blur(10px); padding: 18px 0; }

@supports ((-webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(1px)) or (backdrop-filter: blur(1px))){
  .site-footer{
    background: rgba(0,0,0,.22);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px) saturate(1.08);
    backdrop-filter: blur(14px) saturate(1.08);
  }
}

.footer-inner{ display:flex; justify-content: space-between; gap: 12px; flex-wrap: wrap; }

.footer-dim{ color: rgba(255,255,255,.55); font-size: 12.5px; }

/* --------- PROJECT PAGES --------- */

.page{ padding: 40px 0 70px; }

.page-head{ display:flex; align-items:flex-start; justify-content: space-between; gap: 14px; margin-bottom: 14px; }

.back{
  display:inline-flex;
  gap: 10px;
  align-items:center;
  padding: 9px 12px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.075);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.86);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(var(--frost-ui-blur)) saturate(var(--frost-ui-sat));
  backdrop-filter: blur(var(--frost-ui-blur)) saturate(var(--frost-ui-sat));
}

.back:hover{ border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.20); background: rgba(255,255,255,.08); }

.page-title{ margin: 6px 0 0; font-size: clamp(26px, 3.2vw, 40px); line-height: 1.08; letter-spacing: -0.02em; }

.page-sub{ margin: 10px 0 0; color: rgba(255,255,255,.72); max-width: 75ch; }

.page-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns: 1.1fr .9fr; gap: 16px; margin-top: 18px; }

@media (max-width: 980px){
  .page-grid{ grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

.panel{
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  border: 1px solid var(--frost-box-border);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--frost-box-top), var(--frost-box-bottom));
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
  padding: 16px;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(var(--frost-box-blur)) saturate(var(--frost-box-sat));
  backdrop-filter: blur(var(--frost-box-blur)) saturate(var(--frost-box-sat));
}

@media (max-width: 780px){
  :root{
    --frost-box-top: rgba(255,255,255,.16);
    --frost-box-bottom: rgba(255,255,255,.095);
    --frost-box-border: rgba(255,255,255,.22);
    --frost-box-blur: 30px;
    --frost-box-sat: 1.15;

    --frost-ui-blur: 16px;
    --frost-ui-sat: 1.10;
  }
}

.panel h3{ margin: 0 0 8px; letter-spacing: -.01em; }

.panel ul{ margin: 10px 0 0 18px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.78); }

.panel li{ margin: 6px 0; }

.kv{ display:grid; grid-template-columns: 120px 1fr; gap: 10px 12px; margin-top: 10px; }

.kv div{ padding: 8px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08); }

.kv div:nth-last-child(-n+2){ border-bottom: none; }

.k{ color: rgba(255,255,255,.62); font-size: 12.5px; }
.v{ color: rgba(255,255,255,.88); font-weight: 600; }

.inline-link{ border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.15); }
.inline-link:hover{ border-bottom-color: rgba(255,255,255,.35); }

.todo{ color: rgba(255,255,255,.74); }

/* --------- LIGHTBOX MODAL (ARTISTIC 75%) --------- */

.modal{ position: fixed; inset: 0; display:none; z-index: 100; }

.modal[aria-hidden="false"]{ display:block; }

.modal-backdrop{ position:absolute; inset:0; background: rgba(0,0,0,.62); backdrop-filter: blur(18px); }

.modal-panel{ position: absolute; inset: 0; display:grid; place-items:center; padding: 24px; }

.modal-figure{
  width: min(75vw, 1100px);
  height: min(75vh, 740px);
  margin: 0;
  border-radius: 26px;
  overflow:hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.18);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,.10), rgba(255,255,255,.05));
  box-shadow: 0 30px 90px rgba(0,0,0,.70);
  position: relative;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(calc(var(--frost-box-blur) + 8px)) saturate(var(--frost-box-sat));
  backdrop-filter: blur(calc(var(--frost-box-blur) + 8px)) saturate(var(--frost-box-sat));
}

@media (max-width: 780px){
  .modal-figure{ width: min(92vw, 1100px); height: min(78vh, 740px); }
}

.modal-figure::before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  inset:-35%;
  background:
    radial-gradient(560px 320px at 25% 30%, rgba(84,153,255,.16), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(620px 380px at 75% 70%, rgba(171,95,255,.12), transparent 62%),
    radial-gradient(540px 360px at 60% 40%, rgba(255,155,74,.10), transparent 64%);
  filter: blur(18px);
  opacity: .9;
  pointer-events:none;
}

.modal-figure img{
  position:absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: contain;
  padding: 18px 18px 52px;
  z-index: 1;
}

.modal-caption{
  position:absolute;
  left: 16px;
  right: 16px;
  bottom: 12px;
  z-index: 2;
  font-size: 12.5px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.72);
  text-align: center;
  letter-spacing: .04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.modal-close{
  position: absolute;
  top: 18px;
  right: 18px;
  z-index: 110;
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.16);
  background: rgba(0,0,0,.35);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.92);
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
  font-size: 18px;
  transition: transform .15s ease, background .15s ease, border-color .15s ease;
}

.modal-close:hover{
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.24);
  background: rgba(0,0,0,.45);
}

/* --------- PARTICLES BACKDROP --------- */

#particles-js{
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: -1;
  opacity: .82;
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
  #particles-js{ display:none; }
}