/* Ascend only: warm architectural executive coaching. */
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/* Keep the existing Feed Love Now shell across routes. */

.ascend-page .foot{background:var(--fln-ivory,#f5f1e8)}
.ascend-page .skip-link{background:#34332f;color:#f5f1e8!important}

.ascend-page main h1,.ascend-page main h2,.ascend-page main h3{text-align:left!important}

/* Preserve Sherine’s full portrait, including her head and watch. */
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.ascend-page .ascend-portrait{border-radius:18px}

/* Clear lens: refracted architecture, curved rim and pointer-lit surface. */
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.glass-lens{position:absolute;inset:-12px;z-index:-2;background-repeat:no-repeat;filter:url(#ascend-refraction);opacity:0;transform:scale(1.065)}
.ascend-glass[data-lens-ready] .glass-lens{opacity:1}
.ascend-glass:before{content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:-1;background:linear-gradient(165deg,#fff9 0%,#fff2 28%,#ffffff0d 55%,#e3d7bd50 100%);pointer-events:none}
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.glass-filter{position:absolute;pointer-events:none}