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---<!-- AI TODO: Update the front matter to the correct artifact, branch, and `work_type` object (`feat`, `ref`, `fix`, or `revision`) before adding contextual content. -->#Scratch Pad — Replace With Focus Area<!-- Capture the problem statement, constraints, and outcomes expected for this effort. -->##Context<!-- Summarize the current state, dependencies, and any prior decisions that inform this work. -->##Scope & Goals<!-- List the concrete goals for this scratch effort. Call out non-goals if it helps future readers quickly understand boundaries. -->##Notes<!-- - Use bullet points or short paragraphs to track discoveries, questions, and partial conclusions.
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