:root {
    /* palette pulled from the real space + logo
       — pushed vivid (yellow + rojo) per client feedback, Fat-Rosie's energy.
       Gradients keep their warm depth via the terracotta/fire-deep stops. */
    --fire:        #E8161A;   /* primary CTA — true rojo (was flame orange) */
    --fire-deep:   #B30E12;   /* deep rojo for hover/depth */
    --ember:       #FFC417;   /* saturated golden yellow (was amber) */
    --ember-deep:  #F5A800;   /* yellow gradient/depth stop */
    --maroon:      #9E1B16;   /* logo type — warmed toward rojo */
    --maroon-deep: #6E1410;   /* topbar / hero base */
    --terracotta:  #D85A1A;   /* gradient warm stop (kept for depth) */
    --terracotta-warm:#F08A2C;
    --cream:       #FFF6E6;   /* warm paper — lifted brighter */
    --cream-deep:  #F6E8CC;
    --ink:         #2B1A14;   /* warm near-black */
    --talavera-teal:#138A91;
    --talavera-pink:#C42A6B;
    --talavera-lime:#7FB23A;
    --talavera-cobalt:#1E5AA8;
    --font-display:'Alfa Slab One', Impact, sans-serif;
    --font-script:'Dancing Script', cursive;
    --font-body:'Bitter', Georgia, serif;
  }
  * { margin:0; padding:0; box-sizing:border-box; }
  html { scroll-behavior:smooth; -webkit-text-size-adjust:100%; }
  body {
    font-family:var(--font-body);
    background:var(--cream);
    color:var(--ink);
    line-height:1.65;
    font-weight:400;
    -webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;
    overflow-x:hidden;
  }
  img { max-width:100%; display:block; }
  a { color:inherit; text-decoration:none; }

  /* ---------- language toggle ---------- */
  [data-en]{ display:none; }
  body.lang-en [data-es]{ display:none; }
  body.lang-en [data-en]{ display:inline; }

  /* ---------- top bar ---------- */
  .topbar {
    position:sticky; top:0; z-index:50;
    background:var(--maroon-deep);
    color:var(--cream);
    border-bottom:3px solid var(--ember);
  }
  .topbar-inner {
    max-width:1200px; margin:0 auto; padding:9px 18px;
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; gap:14px;
  }
  .topbar .brand { display:flex; align-items:center; gap:10px; font-family:var(--font-display); font-size:15px; letter-spacing:.02em; }
  .topbar .brand img { height:34px; width:34px; border-radius:50%; border:2px solid var(--ember); object-fit:cover; }
  .topbar nav { display:flex; gap:20px; font-size:13px; font-weight:600; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:.08em; }
  .topbar nav a { opacity:.85; transition:opacity .15s, color .15s; }
  .topbar nav a:hover { opacity:1; color:var(--ember); }
  .lang-btn {
    font-family:var(--font-body); font-weight:700; font-size:12px;
    background:transparent; color:var(--cream); border:1.5px solid var(--ember);
    border-radius:999px; padding:5px 13px; cursor:pointer; letter-spacing:.05em;
    transition:background .15s, color .15s;
  }
  .lang-btn:hover { background:var(--ember); color:var(--maroon-deep); }
  @media (max-width:760px){ .topbar nav{ display:none; } }

  /* ---------- hero (split: wordmark left · crossfading photo-grid right) ---------- */
  .hero {
    position:relative;
    min-height:92vh;
    display:grid;
    grid-template-columns:minmax(380px,44%) 1fr;
    align-items:stretch;
    color:var(--cream);
    /* left column = the rojo/maroon copy panel; right column = the photo grid.
       solid fallback set in the additions block below. */
  }
  .hero::after{
    content:""; position:absolute; left:0; right:0; bottom:-1px; height:90px; z-index:3;
    background:linear-gradient(transparent, var(--cream));
    pointer-events:none;
  }
  /* LEFT copy panel — pushed hard left, vivid rojo gradient ground */
  .hero-inner {
    position:relative; z-index:2;
    display:flex; flex-direction:column; justify-content:center;
    text-align:left;
    padding:80px clamp(32px,4vw,60px) 110px;
    background:linear-gradient(150deg, var(--maroon) 0%, var(--maroon-deep) 70%, var(--fire-deep) 140%);
  }
  .hero .eyebrow {
    font-family:var(--font-script);
    font-size:clamp(26px,4vw,40px);
    color:var(--ember);
    line-height:1; margin-bottom:6px;
    text-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,.4);
  }
  .hero h1 {
    font-family:var(--font-display);
    font-size:clamp(46px,7vw,92px);
    line-height:.92; letter-spacing:.01em;
    text-transform:uppercase;
    text-shadow:0 4px 22px rgba(0,0,0,.5);
  }
  .hero h1 .cuisine { display:block; font-size:.34em; letter-spacing:.3em; color:var(--ember); margin-top:12px; }
  .hero .tag {
    font-style:italic; font-size:clamp(16px,1.7vw,20px);
    max-width:440px; margin:22px 0 0; opacity:.96;
    text-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,.5);
  }
  .hero .est { margin-top:14px; font-size:12px; letter-spacing:.3em; text-transform:uppercase; opacity:.85; }
  .hero-cta { margin-top:32px; display:flex; gap:14px; flex-wrap:wrap; justify-content:flex-start; }

  /* RIGHT photo grid — 2x2 cells, each crossfading independently */
  .hero-grid {
    position:relative; z-index:1;
    display:grid;
    grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; grid-template-rows:1fr 1fr;
    gap:6px; padding:6px;
    background:var(--ink);
    min-height:340px;
  }
  .hero-cell { position:relative; overflow:hidden; background:var(--maroon-deep); }
  .hero-cell .cell-frame {
    position:absolute; inset:0;
    background-size:cover; background-position:center;
    opacity:0; transition:opacity .9s ease-in-out;
    will-change:opacity;
  }
  .hero-cell .cell-frame.show { opacity:1; }
  @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){ .hero-cell .cell-frame { transition:none; } }

  @media (max-width:860px){
    .hero { grid-template-columns:1fr; min-height:auto; }
    .hero-inner { text-align:center; align-items:center; padding:64px 22px 84px; }
    .hero .tag { margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto; }
    .hero-cta { justify-content:center; }
    .hero-grid { min-height:62vh; }
  }

  .btn {
    display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:9px;
    font-family:var(--font-display); font-size:15px; letter-spacing:.04em;
    text-transform:uppercase;
    padding:15px 26px; border-radius:999px;
    border:3px solid transparent; cursor:pointer;
    transition:transform .15s, box-shadow .15s, background .15s;
  }
  .btn-fire { background:var(--fire); color:#fff; box-shadow:0 8px 22px rgba(232,22,26,.42); }
  .btn-fire:hover { background:var(--fire-deep); transform:translateY(-2px); box-shadow:0 12px 28px rgba(232,22,26,.55); }
  .btn-ghost { background:rgba(255,255,255,.10); color:#fff; border-color:var(--cream); }
  .btn-ghost:hover { background:var(--cream); color:var(--maroon); transform:translateY(-2px); }
  .btn svg { width:18px; height:18px; }

  /* ---------- section scaffold ---------- */
  .section { padding:clamp(56px,9vw,104px) 20px; position:relative; }
  .wrap { max-width:1080px; margin:0 auto; }
  .sec-eyebrow {
    font-family:var(--font-script);
    font-size:clamp(22px,3.4vw,32px);
    line-height:1; margin-bottom:6px;
  }
  .sec-title {
    font-family:var(--font-display);
    font-size:clamp(30px,5.6vw,52px);
    line-height:1.02; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:.01em;
  }

  /* color-block courage (Caro-inspired) */
  .blk-cream { background:var(--cream); color:var(--ink); }
  .blk-maroon { background:var(--maroon); color:var(--cream); }
  .blk-fire { background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--fire) 0%, var(--terracotta) 48%, var(--ember) 118%); color:#fff; }
  .blk-maroon .sec-eyebrow { color:var(--ember); }
  /* on the rojo .blk-fire gradient, amber eyebrow fails AA contrast (~2.6:1) — use cream */
  .blk-fire .sec-eyebrow { color:var(--cream); }
  .blk-cream .sec-eyebrow { color:var(--fire-deep); }
  .blk-cream .sec-title { color:var(--maroon); }

  /* talavera tile divider strip */
  .tile-strip { height:14px; display:flex; }
  .tile-strip span { flex:1; }
  .tile-strip .t1{background:var(--talavera-teal);}
  .tile-strip .t2{background:var(--ember);}
  .tile-strip .t3{background:var(--talavera-pink);}
  .tile-strip .t4{background:var(--talavera-lime);}
  .tile-strip .t5{background:var(--talavera-cobalt);}
  .tile-strip .t6{background:var(--fire);}

  /* ---------- story: see zigzag rules in the additions block below ---------- */

  /* ---------- stats strip ---------- */
  .stats { display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr); gap:18px; margin-top:8px; text-align:center; }
  .stat .n { font-family:var(--font-display); font-size:clamp(28px,5vw,46px); line-height:1; color:var(--ember); }
  .stat .l { font-size:12px; letter-spacing:.14em; text-transform:uppercase; margin-top:8px; opacity:.92; }
  @media (max-width:620px){ .stats{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); gap:28px 18px; } }

  /* ---------- menu teaser ---------- */
  .menu-teaser-grid { display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(150px,1fr)); gap:14px; margin-top:36px; }
  .cat-chip {
    background:var(--cream); color:var(--maroon);
    border:2px solid rgba(122,31,27,.18);
    border-radius:12px; padding:18px 14px; text-align:center;
    font-family:var(--font-display); font-size:15px; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:.02em;
    transition:transform .15s, background .15s, color .15s, border-color .15s;
  }
  .cat-chip:hover { transform:translateY(-3px); background:var(--fire); color:#fff; border-color:var(--fire); }
  .cat-chip .px { display:block; font-family:var(--font-body); font-weight:600; font-size:12px; opacity:.7; margin-top:5px; text-transform:none; letter-spacing:0; }

  /* ---------- menu: sticky category nav ---------- */
  .menu-nav {
    position:sticky; top:54px; z-index:40;
    background:var(--maroon-deep);
    border-bottom:3px solid var(--ember);
  }
  .menu-nav-inner {
    max-width:1080px; margin:0 auto;
    display:flex; gap:8px; overflow-x:auto;
    padding:11px 16px;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling:touch; scrollbar-width:none;
  }
  .menu-nav-inner::-webkit-scrollbar{ display:none; }
  .mnav-chip {
    flex:0 0 auto; cursor:pointer;
    font-family:var(--font-body); font-weight:700; font-size:13px;
    letter-spacing:.03em; white-space:nowrap;
    color:var(--cream); background:rgba(255,255,255,.08);
    border:1.5px solid rgba(255,178,62,.35);
    border-radius:999px; padding:7px 15px;
    transition:background .15s, color .15s, border-color .15s;
  }
  .mnav-chip:hover { background:rgba(255,178,62,.22); }
  .mnav-chip.active { background:var(--ember); color:var(--maroon-deep); border-color:var(--ember); }

  /* ---------- menu: categories + items ---------- */
  .menu-cat { margin-bottom:clamp(36px,5vw,54px); scroll-margin-top:118px; }
  .menu-cat-head { display:flex; align-items:baseline; gap:12px; flex-wrap:wrap; border-bottom:3px solid var(--fire); padding-bottom:10px; margin-bottom:6px; }
  .menu-cat-head h3 { font-family:var(--font-display); font-size:clamp(24px,4vw,36px); color:var(--maroon); text-transform:uppercase; line-height:1; }
  .menu-cat-head .count { font-family:var(--font-body); font-weight:600; font-size:13px; color:var(--fire-deep); opacity:.8; }
  .meal-note {
    display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:7px;
    background:var(--ember); color:var(--maroon-deep);
    font-weight:700; font-size:12.5px; border-radius:999px;
    padding:5px 13px; margin:10px 0 2px;
  }
  .meal-note svg{ width:15px; height:15px; }
  .menu-items { display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:2px 40px; margin-top:14px; }
  .mitem {
    display:flex; align-items:baseline; gap:10px;
    padding:11px 0; border-bottom:1px dotted rgba(122,31,27,.22);
  }
  .mitem .nm { font-weight:600; font-size:16px; color:var(--ink); }
  .mitem .pop {
    font-family:var(--font-body); font-weight:700; font-size:10px; letter-spacing:.06em; text-transform:uppercase;
    color:#fff; background:var(--talavera-lime); border-radius:5px; padding:2px 6px; margin-left:7px; vertical-align:middle;
  }
  .mitem .dot { flex:1 1 auto; border-bottom:1px dotted rgba(122,31,27,.3); transform:translateY(-4px); min-width:14px; }
  .mitem .pr { font-family:var(--font-display); font-size:16px; color:var(--fire-deep); white-space:nowrap; }
  @media (max-width:680px){ .menu-items{ grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:0 0; } }

  /* dish thumbnail on a menu row (tap to expand) */
  .mitem.has-img { align-items:center; }
  .mthumb {
    flex:0 0 auto; width:56px; height:56px; padding:0; margin-right:2px;
    border:2px solid var(--ember); border-radius:10px; overflow:hidden; cursor:pointer;
    background:var(--cream-deep); box-shadow:0 3px 10px rgba(43,26,20,.16);
    transition:transform .18s ease, box-shadow .18s ease;
  }
  .mthumb img { width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; display:block; }
  .mthumb:hover, .mthumb:focus-visible { transform:scale(1.06); box-shadow:0 6px 16px rgba(43,26,20,.28); outline:none; }

  /* featured parrillada card with photo */
  .parrillada-card.has-photo { padding:0; text-align:left; display:grid; grid-template-columns:1.1fr 1fr; gap:0; }
  .parrillada-card.has-photo .parrillada-photo {
    margin:0; padding:0; border:0; cursor:pointer; min-height:240px; position:relative; overflow:hidden; background:var(--maroon-deep);
  }
  .parrillada-card.has-photo .parrillada-photo img { width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; display:block; transition:transform .4s ease; }
  .parrillada-card.has-photo .parrillada-photo:hover img { transform:scale(1.05); }
  .parrillada-card.has-photo .parrillada-body { padding:clamp(24px,4vw,38px); display:flex; flex-direction:column; justify-content:center; align-items:flex-start; text-align:left; }
  .parrillada-card.has-photo .parrillada-body p { margin-left:0; margin-right:0; }
  @media (max-width:680px){
    .parrillada-card.has-photo { grid-template-columns:1fr; }
    .parrillada-card.has-photo .parrillada-photo { min-height:200px; }
    .parrillada-card.has-photo .parrillada-body { text-align:center; align-items:center; }
  }

  /* lightbox */
  .lf-lightbox {
    position:fixed; inset:0; z-index:9999; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
    background:rgba(43,26,20,.88); padding:24px; backdrop-filter:blur(3px);
  }
  .lf-lightbox[hidden] { display:none; }
  .lf-lb-fig { margin:0; max-width:min(900px,92vw); max-height:88vh; display:flex; flex-direction:column; align-items:center; }
  .lf-lb-fig img { max-width:100%; max-height:78vh; object-fit:contain; border-radius:12px; border:3px solid var(--ember); box-shadow:0 20px 60px rgba(0,0,0,.5); }
  .lf-lb-fig figcaption { margin-top:14px; color:var(--cream); font-family:var(--font-display); font-size:clamp(18px,3vw,24px); text-align:center; }
  .lf-lb-close {
    position:absolute; top:18px; right:22px; width:44px; height:44px; border:none; border-radius:50%;
    background:rgba(255,178,62,.16); color:var(--cream); font-size:30px; line-height:1; cursor:pointer;
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; transition:background .18s ease;
  }
  .lf-lb-close:hover, .lf-lb-close:focus-visible { background:var(--ember); color:var(--maroon-deep); outline:none; }

  /* condensed categories — proteins grouped under a shared price tier */
  .menu-tiers { margin-top:14px; display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:14px; }
  .tier { display:grid; grid-template-columns:auto 1fr; gap:16px; align-items:start; padding:14px 0; border-bottom:1px dotted rgba(122,31,27,.22); }
  .tier:last-child { border-bottom:0; }
  .tier-price {
    font-family:var(--font-display); font-size:clamp(20px,3vw,26px); line-height:1;
    color:var(--fire-deep); white-space:nowrap; padding-top:2px;
  }
  .tier-proteins { display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:8px; }
  .protein {
    display:inline-flex; align-items:center;
    font-weight:600; font-size:15px; color:var(--ink);
    background:rgba(122,31,27,.06); border:1px solid rgba(122,31,27,.14);
    border-radius:999px; padding:6px 13px;
  }
  .protein .pop {
    font-family:var(--font-body); font-weight:700; font-size:9.5px; letter-spacing:.06em; text-transform:uppercase;
    color:#fff; background:var(--talavera-lime); border-radius:5px; padding:2px 5px; margin-left:7px;
  }
  @media (max-width:680px){
    .tier { grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:8px; }
    .tier-price { font-size:20px; }
  }

  /* featured Parrillada card */
  .parrillada-card {
    background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--maroon) 0%, var(--maroon-deep) 100%);
    color:var(--cream); border-radius:16px; padding:clamp(24px,4vw,38px);
    border:3px solid var(--ember); box-shadow:0 16px 44px rgba(43,26,20,.3);
    text-align:center; position:relative; overflow:hidden;
  }
  .parrillada-card .flame { font-size:34px; }
  .parrillada-card h3 { font-family:var(--font-display); font-size:clamp(26px,4.5vw,40px); text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--ember); margin:6px 0 4px; }
  .parrillada-card .sub { font-family:var(--font-script); font-size:24px; color:var(--cream); }
  .parrillada-card p { max-width:480px; margin:14px auto 0; opacity:.92; }
  .parrillada-card .soon { display:inline-block; margin-top:16px; font-family:var(--font-body); font-weight:700; font-size:12px; letter-spacing:.16em; text-transform:uppercase; border:1.5px solid var(--ember); border-radius:999px; padding:7px 16px; color:var(--ember); }
  .parrillada-price { display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:6px; margin-top:18px; font-family:var(--font-body); font-weight:600; font-size:clamp(15px,2.2vw,18px); color:var(--cream); background:rgba(255,178,62,.14); border:1.5px solid var(--ember); border-radius:999px; padding:9px 20px; }
  .parrillada-price .amt { font-family:var(--font-display); color:var(--ember); font-size:1.15em; }

  /* ---------- visit ---------- */
  .visit-grid { display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:clamp(24px,4vw,48px); align-items:stretch; }
  .visit-card { background:rgba(255,255,255,.08); border:1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,.25); border-radius:14px; padding:30px 28px; }
  .visit-card h3 { font-family:var(--font-display); font-size:20px; text-transform:uppercase; margin-bottom:14px; color:var(--ember); }
  .visit-row { display:flex; gap:12px; align-items:flex-start; margin-top:12px; font-size:16px; }
  .visit-row svg { width:20px; height:20px; flex:0 0 20px; margin-top:3px; color:var(--ember); }
  .visit-row a { border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.4); }
  .visit-row a:hover { color:var(--ember); border-color:var(--ember); }
  .hours-list { list-style:none; }
  .hours-list li { display:flex; justify-content:space-between; padding:7px 0; border-bottom:1px dashed rgba(255,255,255,.2); font-size:15px; }
  .hours-list li b { font-weight:700; }
  @media (max-width:780px){ .visit-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }

  .map-embed { margin-top:28px; border-radius:14px; overflow:hidden; border:4px solid var(--cream); box-shadow:0 14px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.3); }
  .map-embed iframe { display:block; width:100%; height:300px; border:0; filter:saturate(1.05); }

  /* ---------- footer ---------- */
  .foot { background:var(--ink); color:var(--cream); padding:46px 20px 120px; text-align:center; }
  .foot .brand-lg { font-family:var(--font-display); font-size:24px; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:.02em; }
  .foot .script { font-family:var(--font-script); font-size:26px; color:var(--ember); margin-bottom:4px; }
  .foot .sub { font-size:13px; opacity:.7; margin-top:12px; letter-spacing:.05em; }
  .foot .socials { margin-top:18px; display:flex; gap:18px; justify-content:center; }
  .foot .socials a { font-size:13px; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:.1em; border-bottom:1px solid var(--ember); padding-bottom:2px; }
  .foot .credit { margin-top:26px; font-size:11px; opacity:.5; letter-spacing:.1em; }
  .foot .credit a { border-bottom:1px solid rgba(251,243,228,.3); }

  /* ---------- sticky mobile order bar ---------- */
  .sticky-bar {
    position:fixed; left:0; right:0; bottom:0; z-index:60;
    display:flex; gap:0;
    box-shadow:0 -6px 24px rgba(0,0,0,.28);
  }
  .sticky-bar a {
    flex:1; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; gap:9px;
    padding:16px 10px;
    font-family:var(--font-display); font-size:15px; letter-spacing:.04em; text-transform:uppercase;
  }
  .sticky-bar .s-order { background:var(--fire); color:#fff; }
  .sticky-bar .s-order:active { background:var(--fire-deep); }
  .sticky-bar .s-call { background:var(--maroon); color:var(--cream); flex:0 0 38%; }
  .sticky-bar .s-call:active { background:var(--maroon-deep); }
  .sticky-bar svg { width:19px; height:19px; }

  /* reveal — blocks fade+slide up on entry */
  .reveal { opacity:0; transform:translateY(22px); transition:opacity .7s ease, transform .7s ease; }
  .reveal.in { opacity:1; transform:none; }
  /* staggered children: cascade stat numbers + menu chips as the block enters */
  .stagger > * { opacity:0; transform:translateY(16px); transition:opacity .55s ease, transform .55s ease; }
  .reveal.in .stagger > * { opacity:1; transform:none; }
  .reveal.in .stagger > *:nth-child(1){ transition-delay:.05s; }
  .reveal.in .stagger > *:nth-child(2){ transition-delay:.12s; }
  .reveal.in .stagger > *:nth-child(3){ transition-delay:.19s; }
  .reveal.in .stagger > *:nth-child(4){ transition-delay:.26s; }
  .reveal.in .stagger > *:nth-child(5){ transition-delay:.33s; }
  .reveal.in .stagger > *:nth-child(6){ transition-delay:.40s; }
  @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
    .reveal, .stagger > * { opacity:1; transform:none; transition:none; }
    html{scroll-behavior:auto;}
  }

  /* ============================================================
     ADDITIONS — hero crossfade slideshow + zigzag story
     ============================================================ */

  /* ---------- hero ground ----------
     Hero is now a split grid (copy panel + crossfading photo grid) — see the
     hero block above. Solid fallback color before the grid images paint. */
  .hero { background:var(--maroon-deep); }

  /* ---------- story: zigzag (alternating photo / text) ----------
     Each .story-panel is a 2-col grid. Even panels flip the columns so the
     photo alternates left/right as you scroll down. Collapses to stacked
     (photo first) on narrow screens. */
  .story-stack { display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:clamp(40px,7vw,84px); }
  .story-panel {
    display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;
    gap:clamp(28px,5vw,60px); align-items:center;
  }
  .story-panel .panel-photo img {
    width:100%; border-radius:14px;
    box-shadow:0 18px 50px rgba(43,26,20,.32); border:4px solid var(--cream);
  }
  .story-panel .panel-photo { position:relative; }
  /* flip even panels: photo goes to the right */
  .story-panel.flip .panel-photo { order:2; }
  .story-panel.flip .panel-copy  { order:1; }
  .story-panel .panel-copy p { font-size:clamp(16px,2vw,18.5px); margin-top:14px; }
  .story-panel .panel-copy p.lead {
    font-size:clamp(19px,2.6vw,24px); font-weight:600; font-style:italic;
    color:var(--maroon); margin-top:6px;
  }
  .story-panel .flame-badge {
    position:absolute; top:-22px; right:-14px;
    background:var(--ember); color:var(--maroon-deep);
    font-family:var(--font-display); font-size:14px;
    width:84px; height:84px; border-radius:50%;
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; text-align:center; line-height:1.05;
    transform:rotate(-8deg); box-shadow:0 8px 20px rgba(0,0,0,.3); border:3px solid #fff; padding:8px;
  }
  @media (max-width:780px){
    .story-panel, .story-panel.flip { grid-template-columns:1fr; }
    .story-panel .panel-photo, .story-panel.flip .panel-photo { order:-1; }   /* photo always first when stacked */
    .story-panel .panel-copy,  .story-panel.flip .panel-copy  { order:0; }
    .story-panel .flame-badge { right:8px; }
  }