/* ---------- COLOR + TYPE TOKENS ---------- */
:root {
  --rk-green: #285e52;
  --rk-green-deep: #1a3d34;
  --rk-green-soft: #344f45;
  --rk-cream: #f5efe6;
  --rk-cream-soft: #e7ddcf;
  --rk-brown: #8a5a3d;
  --rk-brown-deep: #5a3b2a;
  --rk-brown-wood: #6b4a33;
  --rk-text-main: #f7f3ec;
  --rk-text-muted: #d2c9bd;
  --rk-bg-main: #101713;
  --rk-border-subtle: rgba(245, 239, 230, 0.12);
  --rk-radius-lg: 24px;
  --rk-radius-arch: 28px;
}

/* ---------- RESET ---------- */
*,
*::before,
*::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

html,
body {
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
}

body {
  min-height: 100vh;
  background: var(--rk-bg-main);
  color: var(--rk-text-main);
  font-family: "DM Sans", system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont,
    "Segoe UI", sans-serif;
  line-height: 1.7;
  position: relative;
  overflow-x: hidden; /* prevents sideways scroll from fixed trees */
}

/* ---------- LAYOUT ---------- */
.rk-page {
  min-height: 100vh;
  background:
    /* LEFT tree (brightened + ghosted) */
    linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(255,255,255,0.22), rgba(255,255,255,0.22)),
    url("redwood-side-left.png") left bottom / auto 105vh no-repeat,

    /* RIGHT tree (brightened + ghosted) */
    linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(255,255,255,0.22), rgba(255,255,255,0.22)),
    url("redwood-side-right.png") right bottom / auto 95vh no-repeat,

    /* your existing background layers */
    radial-gradient(circle at top left, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04), transparent 55%),
    radial-gradient(circle at bottom right, rgba(64, 106, 90, 0.18), transparent 60%),
    var(--rk-bg-main);
  position: relative;
}

.rk-container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1120px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 1.5rem;
}

/* ---------- HEADER ---------- */
.rk-header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 10;
  background: rgba(9, 17, 14, 0.96);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--rk-border-subtle);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
}

.rk-header-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  padding: 0.9rem 0;
}

.rk-brand {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.1rem; /* was .8 — gives logo more breathing room */
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
}

.rk-logo {
  width: 90px; /* or whatever size you're using */
  height: 90px;
  object-fit: contain;

  /* Soft ember glow / luxury shadow */
  filter: drop-shadow(0 3px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45))
          drop-shadow(0 0 4px rgba(255, 235, 205, 0.12));
}

.rk-wordmark {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.rk-brand-name {
  font-family: "Cormorant Garamond", "Times New Roman", serif;
  font-size: 1.55rem; /* was 1.3rem — more presence */
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.rk-brand-tagline {
  font-size: 0.95rem; /* was 0.84rem */
  color: var(--rk-text-muted);
}

.rk-nav {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.2rem;
}

.rk-nav a {
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: var(--rk-text-main);
  opacity: 0.8;
}

.rk-nav a:hover {
  opacity: 1;
}

.rk-etsy-link {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  text-decoration: none;
  padding: 0.5rem 1.2rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid var(--rk-border-subtle);
  color: var(--rk-text-main);
  background-color: rgba(40, 94, 82, 0.15);
}

/* ---------- HERO ---------- */
.rk-hero {
  position: relative;
  background-color: var(--rk-green-deep);
  color: var(--rk-cream);
}

/* hero photo band */
.rk-hero-media {
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35), rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55)),
    url("hero-redwood.png");
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  height: 280px;
  width: 100%;
}

.rk-hero-inner {
  padding: 2.2rem 0 2.7rem;
}

.rk-hero-text-block {
  max-width: 620px;
}

.rk-eyebrow {
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.24em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--rk-cream-soft);
  margin: 0 0 0.9rem;
}

.rk-hero-text-block h1 {
  font-family: "Cormorant Garamond", "Times New Roman", serif;
  font-size: 2.4rem;
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin: 0 0 0.9rem;
}

.rk-script {
  font-family: "Allura", cursive;
  font-size: 3rem;
  font-weight: 400;
}

.rk-hero-body {
  margin: 0 0 1.4rem;
  color: var(--rk-cream-soft);
}

/* buttons */
.rk-hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.8rem;
}

.rk-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 0.7rem 1.4rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  text-decoration: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition:
    background-color 0.18s ease,
    color 0.18s ease,
    border-color 0.18s ease,
    transform 0.18s ease,
    box-shadow 0.18s ease;
}

/* shared hover feel */
.rk-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-1px) scale(1.01);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
}

.rk-btn-primary {
  background-color: var(--rk-cream);
  color: var(--rk-green-deep);
  border-color: var(--rk-cream);
}

.rk-btn-primary:hover {
  background-color: #fff7ec;
}

.rk-btn-outline {
  background-color: transparent;
  color: var(--rk-cream);
  border-color: rgba(245, 239, 230, 0.5);
}

.rk-btn-outline:hover {
  background-color: rgba(245, 239, 230, 0.06);
}

/* ---------- SECTIONS ---------- */
.rk-section {
  padding: 2.8rem 0;
}

.rk-section-header {
  max-width: 620px;
  margin-bottom: 1.7rem;
}

.rk-section-header h2 {
  font-family: "Cormorant Garamond", "Times New Roman", serif;
  font-size: 1.9rem;
  margin: 0 0 0.4rem;
}

.rk-section-header p {
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--rk-text-muted);
}

/* ---------- ARCHED SHOP CARDS + CAROUSEL ---------- */
.rk-shop {
  background-color: #18231e;
}

/* outer shell for the product arches section */
.rk-arch-carousel {
  position: relative;
  margin-top: 1.8rem;
}

/* scrollable area */
.rk-arch-track-wrapper {
  overflow-x: auto;
  scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
  padding: 0.3rem 0 1rem;
}

.rk-arch-track {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: nowrap;
  gap: 2rem;
  padding: 0 0.75rem 0.5rem;
}

.rk-arch-track-wrapper::-webkit-scrollbar {
  height: 0;
}

/* each arch behaves like a slide */
.rk-arch-card {
  flex: 0 0 320px;       /* width of each slide */
  width: 320px;
  max-width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  scroll-snap-align: center;
  opacity: 0.78;
  transform: scale(0.96) translateY(4px);
  transition:
    transform 0.3s ease,
    opacity 0.3s ease,
    box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}
/* Gentle luxury tilt on product arches */
.rk-arch-card:hover {
  transform: scale(1.015) translateY(-4px) rotate(-0.8deg);
  opacity: 1;
}

/* slide that is “in view” */
.rk-arch-card-active {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: scale(1) translateY(0);
}

/* tall tombstone-style arches */
.rk-arch-image {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 3 / 4;
  border-radius: 999px 999px 0 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
}
/* Subtle glow on the product image itself */
.rk-arch-image {
  transition:
    transform 0.3s ease,
    box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.rk-arch-card:hover .rk-arch-image {
  transform: scale(1.02);
  box-shadow: 0 32px 70px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.75);
}

/* product photo backgrounds */
.rk-arch-image-1 { background-image: url("product-1.jpg"); }
.rk-arch-image-2 { background-image: url("product-2.jpg"); }
.rk-arch-image-3 { background-image: url("product-3.jpg"); }
.rk-arch-image-4 { background-image: url("product-4.jpg"); }
.rk-arch-image-5 { background-image: url("product-5.jpg"); }
.rk-arch-image-6 { background-image: url("product-6.jpg"); }
.rk-arch-image-7 { background-image: url("product-7.jpg"); }
.rk-arch-image-8 { background-image: url("product-8.jpg"); }

/* clickable area for each product arch */
.rk-arch-link {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
  width: 100%;
}

.rk-arch-body {
  padding: 0;
  margin-top: 1rem;
}

.rk-arch-body h3 {
  font-family: "Cormorant Garamond", "Times New Roman", serif;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  margin: 0 0 0.45rem;
}

.rk-arch-body p {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--rk-cream-soft);
}

/* nav arrows */
.rk-arch-nav {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid var(--rk-border-subtle);
  background-color: rgba(10, 16, 13, 0.9);
  color: var(--rk-cream);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  z-index: 2; /* sit ABOVE the cards */
}

.rk-arch-nav-prev {
  left: 0.75rem;
}

.rk-arch-nav-next {
  right: 0.75rem;
}


/* hide arrows on small screens, use swipe/scroll instead */
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .rk-arch-nav {
    display: none;
  }
}

/* ---------- STORY SECTION ---------- */
.rk-story {
  background-color: #141b17;
}

.rk-story-inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.2fr) minmax(0, 1fr);
  gap: 2.2rem;
}

.rk-story-text h2 {
  font-family: "Cormorant Garamond", "Times New Roman", serif;
  font-size: 1.9rem;
  margin: 0 0 0.5rem;
}

.rk-story-text p {
  margin: 0 0 0.9rem;
  color: var(--rk-text-muted);
}

.rk-story-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.1rem;
}

.rk-story-item {
  padding: 1.1rem 1.2rem;
  border-radius: var(--rk-radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--rk-border-subtle);
  background-color: rgba(24, 35, 30, 0.9);
}

.rk-story-item h3 {
  font-family: "Cormorant Garamond", "Times New Roman", serif;
  margin: 0 0 0.3rem;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.rk-story-item p {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  color: var(--rk-text-muted);
}
/* ---------- REVIEWS STRIP (CAROUSEL) ---------- */
.rk-reviews {
  background-color: #151f1a;
}

.rk-reviews-shell {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.rk-reviews-viewport {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  min-height: 160px;
}

/* each review slide */
.rk-review {
  margin: 0;
  padding: 1.3rem 1.4rem;
  border-radius: var(--rk-radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--rk-border-subtle);
  background-color: rgba(24, 35, 30, 0.9);
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(12px);
  transition:
    opacity 0.35s ease,
    transform 0.35s ease;
}

/* active / visible review */
.rk-review-active {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateX(0);
  position: relative;
}

/* star rating */
.rk-review-stars {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: #f5d7a3; /* warm cream-gold */
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.12rem;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.rk-review blockquote {
  margin: 0 0 0.6rem;
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--rk-cream-soft);
}

.rk-review figcaption {
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: var(--rk-text-muted);
}

/* review nav arrows */
.rk-review-nav {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid var(--rk-border-subtle);
  background-color: rgba(10, 16, 13, 0.95);
  color: var(--rk-cream);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
  
  z-index: 50;            /* <-- NEW: ensures arrows sit ABOVE the card */
  pointer-events: all;    /* <-- NEW: guarantees clicks always register */
}

.rk-review-prev {
  left: -0.3rem;
}

.rk-review-next {
  right: -0.3rem;
}

/* little dots under the reviews */
.rk-review-dots {
  margin-top: 1.3rem;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
}

.rk-review-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: none;
  background-color: rgba(235, 224, 210, 0.35);
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 0;
  transition:
    background-color 0.2s ease,
    transform 0.2s ease;
}

.rk-review-dot-active {
  background-color: rgba(235, 224, 210, 0.95);
  transform: scale(1.25);
}

/* ---------- DETAILS SECTION ---------- */
.rk-details {
  background-color: #1b2520;
  padding-bottom: 0;   /* removes space that shows the green behind footer */
}

.rk-details-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); /* two nice wide columns */
  gap: 2rem;
  /* let it use the full .rk-container width (1120px), so remove extra max-width */
}

.rk-detail {
  background-color: #202c26;
  border-radius: var(--rk-radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--rk-border-subtle);
  padding: 1.3rem 1.4rem;
}

.rk-detail h3 {
  font-family: "Cormorant Garamond", "Times New Roman", serif;
  margin: 0 0 0.4rem;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
}

.rk-detail p {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  color: var(--rk-text-muted);
}

/* ---------- FOOTER ---------- */
.rk-footer {
  background:
    linear-gradient(
      to top,
      #4a3524 0%,
      #3a2a1e 100%
    );
  border-top: none;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  overflow: visible;

  min-height: 120px;
}
/* --- MAIN FOREST (front layer) --- */
.rk-footer::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 100%;
  height: 320px;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;

  /* your forest, unchanged */
  background:
    url("redwood-side-left.png")   0%   100% /  60px  auto no-repeat,
    url("redwood-side-right.png")  3%   100% / 110px  auto no-repeat,
    url("redwood-side-left.png")   7%   100% / 180px  auto no-repeat,
    url("redwood-side-right.png") 12%   100% /  75px  auto no-repeat,
    url("redwood-side-left.png")  16%   100% / 140px  auto no-repeat,
    url("redwood-side-right.png") 20%   100% /  55px  auto no-repeat,
    url("redwood-side-left.png")  24%   100% / 200px  auto no-repeat,
    url("redwood-side-right.png") 28%   100% /  95px  auto no-repeat,
    url("redwood-side-left.png")  32%   100% /  80px  auto no-repeat,
    url("redwood-side-right.png") 36%   100% / 160px  auto no-repeat,
    url("redwood-side-left.png")  41%   100% / 120px  auto no-repeat,
    url("redwood-side-right.png") 45%   100% /  70px  auto no-repeat,
    url("redwood-side-left.png")  49%   100% / 190px  auto no-repeat,
    url("redwood-side-right.png") 54%   100% /  85px  auto no-repeat,
    url("redwood-side-left.png")  58%   100% /  65px  auto no-repeat,
    url("redwood-side-right.png") 62%   100% / 170px  auto no-repeat,
    url("redwood-side-left.png")  66%   100% / 130px  auto no-repeat,
    url("redwood-side-right.png") 70%   100% /  60px  auto no-repeat,
    url("redwood-side-left.png")  74%   100% / 210px  auto no-repeat,
    url("redwood-side-right.png") 79%   100% /  95px  auto no-repeat,
    url("redwood-side-left.png")  83%   100% /  55px  auto no-repeat,
    url("redwood-side-right.png") 87%   100% / 150px  auto no-repeat,
    url("redwood-side-left.png")  91%   100% / 100px  auto no-repeat,
    url("redwood-side-right.png") 95%   100% /  70px  auto no-repeat;

  opacity: 0.32;
  filter: grayscale(1) brightness(1.1);

   /* subtle breathing shimmer */
  animation: rkForestBreath 20s ease-in-out infinite;
}

/* --- BACK FOREST + STAR GLOW (smooth, no hard lines) --- */
.rk-footer::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 100%;
  height: 370px;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: -1;

  background:
    /* distant faint silhouettes */
    url("redwood-side-left.png")   4%   100% /  70px  auto no-repeat,
    url("redwood-side-right.png") 14%   100% /  90px  auto no-repeat,
    url("redwood-side-left.png")  26%   100% /  85px  auto no-repeat,
    url("redwood-side-right.png") 38%   100% / 100px  auto no-repeat,

    /* SOFT fog glow (no hard edge) */
    linear-gradient(
      to top,
      rgba(255,255,255,0.06),
      rgba(255,255,255,0.03) 40%,
      rgba(255,255,255,0.00) 100%
    );

  opacity: 0.22;
  filter: grayscale(1) brightness(1.2);

    /* subtle parallax drift */
  animation: rkForestParallax 36s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.rk-footer-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  padding: 1.2rem 1.5rem 0.9rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;   /* content above forest */
}

.rk-footer-brand {
  font-family: "Cormorant Garamond", "Times New Roman", serif;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.rk-footer-sub {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  color: var(--rk-text-muted);
  margin-top: 0.2rem;
}

.rk-footer-link {
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: var(--rk-text-main);
}

.rk-footer-link:hover {
  text-decoration: underline;
}

.rk-footer-bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(245, 239, 230, 0.08);
  padding: 0.7rem 1.5rem 1.2rem;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: rgba(222, 214, 203, 0.76);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;   /* text above forest */
}
/* ---------- ABOUT THE MAKER SECTION ---------- */
.rk-maker {
  background-color: #14201a;
}

.rk-maker-inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.2fr) minmax(0, 0.8fr);
  gap: 2.4rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.rk-maker h2 {
  font-family: "Allura", cursive;
  font-size: 3rem;
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin: 0 0 1rem;
  font-weight: 400; /* match Rooted in the redwoods */
}

.rk-maker-text p {
  color: var(--rk-text-muted);
  margin: 0 0 1rem;
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
}

.rk-maker-photo {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 420px; /* SAME WIDTH as your carousel arches */
  margin: 0 auto;   /* center it cleanly */
}

/* Arched maker photo — now matches EXACT product card arches */
.rk-maker-arch {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 3 / 4;
  border-radius: 999px 999px 0 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  
  background-image: url("maker-mackenzie.jpg");
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;

  box-shadow: 0 24px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65);
  transform: scale(1) rotate(0deg);
  transition:
    transform 0.45s ease,
    box-shadow 0.45s ease;
}
/* Gentle luxury tilt on hover */
.rk-maker-arch:hover {
  transform: scale(1.015) rotate(-0.8deg) translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 32px 65px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
}
/* Even smoother wobble AFTER hover (optional) */
.rk-maker-arch:active {
  transform: scale(1.008) rotate(0deg) translateY(-3px);
}

/* ---------- RESPONSIVE ---------- */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .rk-header-inner {
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    align-items: flex-start;
  }

  .rk-nav {
    display: none;
  }

  .rk-arch-grid,
  .rk-details-grid,
  .rk-reviews-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  }

  .rk-story-inner,
  .rk-maker-inner {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .rk-hero-media {
    height: 220px;
  }

  .rk-hero-inner {
    padding: 1.9rem 0 2.3rem;
  }

  .rk-hero-text-block h1 {
    font-size: 2rem;
  }

  .rk-script {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
  }

  .rk-hero-actions {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
  }

  .rk-btn {
    width: 100%;
  }

  .rk-arch-grid,
  .rk-details-grid,
  .rk-reviews-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .rk-footer-inner {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
  }
}
/* ------------------------------------------ */
/*  Elegant Script Headings (Option B)        */
/* ------------------------------------------ */
/* Shared font for "See them Smile" and "meaningful, cozy creations" */
.rk-smile-font {
  font-family: "Allura", cursive;
  font-weight: 400;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}

/* Use script only for section headers, not the hero headline */
.rk-section-header h2,
.rk-story-text h2 {
  font-family: "Allura", cursive;
  font-weight: 400;
  font-size: 3rem;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.rk-hero-text-block h1 {
  font-family: "Allura", cursive;
  font-weight: 400;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  font-size: 3rem;
  line-height: 1.2;
}
/* --- Forest shimmer (breathing) --- */
@keyframes rkForestBreath {
  0% {
    opacity: 0.30;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
  50% {
    opacity: 0.33;             /* tiny shimmer */
    transform: translateY(-1px);  /* move just 1px */
  }
  100% {
    opacity: 0.30;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}

/* --- Parallax drift + twinkling stars --- */
@keyframes rkForestParallax {
  0% {
    opacity: 0.18;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
  50% {
    opacity: 0.21;             /* tiny brightening */
    transform: translateY(-2px);  /* 2px lift max */
  }
  100% {
    opacity: 0.18;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}