security-game/src/game/npc_avatar.gd

class_name NpcAvatar
extends CharacterBody3D
## Visual + navigation wrapper around a logic NPCController (ADR-0001).
## Gives the controller a body, color-coded by archetype, and simple movement.

const NPCController := preload("res://src/core/npc_controller.gd")
const Rules := preload("res://src/core/rules.gd")
const Materials := preload("res://src/game/materials.gd")

var npc: NPCController = null
var spawn_position: Vector3 = Vector3.ZERO
var target_position: Vector3 = Vector3.ZERO
var door_position: Vector3 = Vector3(0, 0.5, 1.2)
var awaiting_interaction := false
var arrived := false
## Seconds idle at an arrived waypoint. Ordinary traffic lives for a while, then
## despawns so the entrance does not fill with standers (TODO: NPC crowd cap).
var idle_s := 0.0
var lifetime_s := 90.0
var ephemeral := true
## Crowd presentation (PLAN: Public Crowd Reaction). "watch" rubbernecks at the
## incident, "flee" clears away from it, "" is normal navigation.
var reaction_mode := ""
var reaction_point := Vector3.ZERO
var _reaction_timer := 0.0
const RUBBERNECK_S := 12.0
const FLEE_S := 20.0
const FLEE_SPEED := 2.4
## LOD distances in metres. Hysteresis keeps the tier from flickering at a
## boundary; the impostor is used far enough away that the silhouette is all
## that reads.
const LOD_TIERS := [14.0, 26.0]
const LOD_HYSTERESIS := 1.5
var agent: NavigationAgent3D = null
## Set once the nav agent proves it has a path; direct movement is the fallback.
var _nav_usable := false
var _nav_try_frames := 0

const TYPE_COLORS := {
	Rules.NpcType.TOURIST: Color(0.90, 0.75, 0.55),
	Rules.NpcType.PERFORMER: Color(0.80, 0.55, 0.90),
	Rules.NpcType.INFLUENCER: Color(0.95, 0.55, 0.55),
	Rules.NpcType.CONFUSED_VISITOR: Color(0.95, 0.85, 0.50),
	Rules.NpcType.INTOXICATED: Color(0.60, 0.75, 0.50),
	Rules.NpcType.TRESPASSER: Color(0.55, 0.55, 0.75),
	Rules.NpcType.VIOLENT_THREAT: Color(0.85, 0.25, 0.25),
	Rules.NpcType.MENTAL_CRISIS: Color(0.85, 0.65, 0.45),
	Rules.NpcType.AUTHORIZED_STAFF: Color(0.45, 0.70, 0.90),
	Rules.NpcType.AUTHORIZED_GUEST: Color(0.60, 0.85, 0.65),
	Rules.NpcType.DELIVERY: Color(0.80, 0.70, 0.40),
	Rules.NpcType.RESPONDER: Color(0.25, 0.30, 0.85),
	Rules.NpcType.PROTESTER: Color(0.90, 0.40, 0.20),
}

func _init() -> void:
	npc = NPCController.new()

func get_npc_controller() -> NPCController:
	return npc

func setup(profile: NpcProfile, intent: String, seed_value: int, p_spawn: Vector3, p_target: Vector3, p_door: Vector3 = Vector3(0, 0.5, 1.2), p_npc_id: String = "", p_override: Dictionary = {}) -> void:
	var id := p_npc_id if p_npc_id != "" else "npc_%d" % seed_value
	npc.setup(id, profile, intent, seed_value)
	npc.access_override = p_override
	_visual_seed = seed_value
	_npc_type = profile.npc_type
	spawn_position = p_spawn
	target_position = p_target
	door_position = p_door
	position = p_spawn
	npc.fsm.state_changed.connect(_on_state_changed)
	add_to_group("npc")
	_idle_style = idle_style_for(profile.npc_type, seed_value)
	if not use_skinned_model or not _build_skinned_body(profile.npc_type):
		_build_body(profile.npc_type)
		fallback_avatar = true
	_build_impostor()
	_nav_usable = false
	_nav_try_frames = 0
	agent = NavigationAgent3D.new()
	agent.name = "NavAgent"
	agent.path_desired_distance = 0.4
	agent.target_desired_distance = 4.0
	agent.radius = 0.35
	agent.height = 1.2
	# Steer around street furniture instead of walking into it (props publish a
	# NavigationObstacle3D; the navmesh itself stays a flat walkable plane).
	agent.avoidance_enabled = true
	agent.neighbor_distance = 4.0
	agent.max_neighbors = 8
	agent.time_horizon_agents = 0.6
	agent.time_horizon_obstacles = 1.2
	agent.max_speed = FLEE_SPEED
	agent.velocity_computed.connect(_on_safe_velocity)
	add_child(agent)

	# Normalize intent targets: approach the entrance, stop near the door.
	var collider := CollisionShape3D.new()
	var shape := CapsuleShape3D.new()
	shape.radius = 0.35
	var height_scale: float = _rig.scale.y if _rig else 1.0
	shape.height = 1.6 * height_scale
	collider.shape = shape
	collider.position = Vector3(0, 0.8 * height_scale, 0)
	add_child(collider)

var _visual_seed := 0
var _rig: Node3D = null
var _npc_type := 0
var _head: Node3D = null
var _bob_phase := 0.0
var _guard_ref: Node3D = null
var _focus_circle: MeshInstance3D = null
var _name_tag: Label3D = null
## Theater props and limbs for the idle poses (ADR-0010 rig).
var _photo_prop: MeshInstance3D = null
var _photo_flash: MeshInstance3D = null
var _sign_prop: MeshInstance3D = null
var _legs: Array[Node3D] = []
var _arms: Array[Node3D] = []
var _knees: Array[Node3D] = []
var _elbows: Array[Node3D] = []
var _hands: Array[Node3D] = []
var _theater_t := 0.0
var _idle_t := 0.0
var _idle_style := "breathe"
var _reaction_tag: Label3D = null
var _impostor: Node3D = null
var _detail_nodes: Array[Node3D] = []
var _lod_tier := 0
var _lod_check_s := 0.0
var _queue_offset := Vector3.ZERO
var _height_scale := 1.0
var loaded_model := false
var fallback_avatar := true
var character_model := ""
## QA/review override for the visual model. Empty keeps role/seed selection;
## `capture_npc_review.gd` uses it to stage the one library model (guard) that
## has no spawned NPC role.
var character_override := ""
## Tests can force the offline rig; the game always tries the committed model.
var use_skinned_model := true
var _skeleton: Skeleton3D = null
var _bone_indices := {}
var _skinned_mesh: MeshInstance3D = null
var _shirt_color := Color(0.7, 0.7, 0.7)
var _skin_color := Color(0.88, 0.72, 0.60)
var _avoidance_active := false
var _photo_prop_base_y := 0.0
var _sign_prop_base_y := 0.0
const SKIN_TONE := Color(0.88, 0.72, 0.60)
const PANTS_COLOR := Color(0.22, 0.22, 0.26)
const HAIR_COLORS := [Color(0.12, 0.1, 0.08), Color(0.35, 0.22, 0.12), Color(0.55, 0.42, 0.28), Color(0.15, 0.15, 0.18)]

## Which small accessory a role wears. This is look-only: the player must still
## read intent from behaviour, never from the archetype name (ADR-0010).
const ACCESSORIES := {
	Rules.NpcType.AUTHORIZED_STAFF: "cap",
	Rules.NpcType.RESPONDER: "cap",
	Rules.NpcType.DELIVERY: "cap",
	Rules.NpcType.TOURIST: "backpack",
	Rules.NpcType.INFLUENCER: "sunglasses",
	Rules.NpcType.TRESPASSER: "hood",
	Rules.NpcType.VIOLENT_THREAT: "hood",
	Rules.NpcType.MENTAL_CRISIS: "hood",
	Rules.NpcType.AUTHORIZED_GUEST: "lanyard",
	Rules.NpcType.PERFORMER: "none",
	Rules.NpcType.PROTESTER: "none",
	Rules.NpcType.INTOXICATED: "none",
	Rules.NpcType.CONFUSED_VISITOR: "none",
}

const BLENDER_NPC_DIR := "res://assets/models/blender/npc/"
const BLENDER_GEAR_DIR := "res://assets/models/blender/npc_gear/"
## Final-context adjustments applied inside the attach node. The lanyard was
## authored under the jacket's front surface; a small forward offset keeps the
## ribbon and badge readable without changing the attach-point contract.
const GEAR_OFFSETS := {
	"lanyard": Vector3(0, 0, 0.04),
	"firefighter_helmet": Vector3(0, 0.03, 0),
}
## Hand gear is authored around the wrist proxy. The palm sits ~4 cm in front
## of that origin, so without this offset the first phone/flashlight versions
## were partly buried inside the hand. Keep the grip axis and move the whole
## item forward into the open palm.
const HAND_ITEM_FORWARD := Vector3(0, 0, 0.04)
const GEAR_ATTACH := {
	"cap": "head", "beanie": "head", "hood": "head", "sunglasses": "head",
	"firefighter_helmet": "head",
	"backpack": "back", "shoulder_bag": "back", "scba_tank": "back",
	"lanyard": "chest",
	"phone": "hand", "cup": "hand", "clipboard": "hand", "umbrella": "hand",
	"camera": "hand", "protest_sign": "hand", "flashlight": "hand",
	"wand": "hand", "radio": "hand",
}
## Character variants from tools/blender_assets.py. The manifest is the source
## of truth; this mapping keeps selection deterministic and testable offline.
const CHARACTER_MODELS := {
	Rules.NpcType.TOURIST: "npc_casual",
	Rules.NpcType.CONFUSED_VISITOR: "npc_casual",
	Rules.NpcType.INTOXICATED: "npc_casual",
	Rules.NpcType.AUTHORIZED_GUEST: "npc_jacket",
	Rules.NpcType.AUTHORIZED_STAFF: "npc_jacket",
	Rules.NpcType.PROTESTER: "npc_jacket",
	Rules.NpcType.INFLUENCER: "npc_coat",
	Rules.NpcType.TRESPASSER: "npc_coat",
	Rules.NpcType.VIOLENT_THREAT: "npc_hoodie",
	Rules.NpcType.MENTAL_CRISIS: "npc_hoodie",
	Rules.NpcType.PERFORMER: "npc_dress",
	Rules.NpcType.DELIVERY: "npc_vest",
	Rules.NpcType.RESPONDER: "npc_firefighter",
}

## Which library character represents this profile. Pure and seed-stable; some
## roles alternate between two silhouettes so crowds do not clone.
static func character_model_for(npc_type: int, seed_value: int) -> String:
	match npc_type:
		Rules.NpcType.AUTHORIZED_GUEST:
			return "npc_jacket" if seed_value % 3 == 0 else "npc_casual"
		Rules.NpcType.TRESPASSER, Rules.NpcType.VIOLENT_THREAT:
			return "npc_hoodie" if seed_value % 2 == 0 else "npc_coat"
		_:
			return str(CHARACTER_MODELS.get(npc_type, "npc_casual"))

const HAIR_STYLES := ["short", "long", "bun", "beard", "bald", "short"]
const HAND_ITEMS := ["phone", "cup", "clipboard", "umbrella", "camera", "none"]

## Outer layer per role/seed. Pure so the same person always dresses the same.
static func layer_for(npc_type: int, seed_value: int) -> String:
	match npc_type:
		Rules.NpcType.RESPONDER:
			return "vest"
		Rules.NpcType.DELIVERY:
			return "vest"
		Rules.NpcType.AUTHORIZED_STAFF:
			return "jacket"
		Rules.NpcType.INFLUENCER:
			return "coat"
		Rules.NpcType.PERFORMER:
			return "dress" if seed_value % 2 == 0 else "coat"
		Rules.NpcType.PROTESTER:
			return "jacket"
		Rules.NpcType.AUTHORIZED_GUEST:
			return "jacket" if seed_value % 3 == 0 else "none"
		Rules.NpcType.TRESPASSER, Rules.NpcType.VIOLENT_THREAT:
			return "coat"
		_:
			return "none"

## Deterministic hand item so silhouettes differ without changing the role read.
static func hand_item_for(npc_type: int, seed_value: int) -> String:
	match npc_type:
		Rules.NpcType.AUTHORIZED_STAFF, Rules.NpcType.DELIVERY:
			return "clipboard"
		Rules.NpcType.TOURIST:
			return "camera"
		Rules.NpcType.INFLUENCER:
			return "phone"
		Rules.NpcType.AUTHORIZED_GUEST:
			return "phone" if seed_value % 4 == 0 else "none"
		Rules.NpcType.CONFUSED_VISITOR:
			return "cup"
		Rules.NpcType.PERFORMER, Rules.NpcType.PROTESTER:
			return "none"
		_:
			return HAND_ITEMS[(seed_value * 5 + 1) % 3 + 3] \
				if seed_value % 5 == 0 else "none"

## Clothing palette for one avatar. Pure and seed-driven so crowds read as
## individuals and the result is deterministic (tests rely on that).
static func outfit_for(npc_type: int, seed_value: int) -> Dictionary:
	var base: Color = TYPE_COLORS.get(npc_type, Color(0.7, 0.7, 0.7))
	var frac := float((seed_value * 1103515245 + 12345) % 1000) / 1000.0
	var shirt := base.lerp(Color(0.92, 0.92, 0.94), frac * 0.22)
	shirt = shirt.darkened(frac * 0.12)
	# Jeans through khaki/chino, so not every avatar wears the same trousers.
	var pants := Color(0.16, 0.18, 0.23).lerp(Color(0.46, 0.38, 0.28), frac)
	var hair_index := (seed_value * 7) % HAIR_COLORS.size()
	var style_index := (seed_value * 13 + npc_type * 3) % HAIR_STYLES.size()
	return {
		"shirt": shirt,
		"sleeves": shirt.darkened(0.16),
		"pants": pants,
		"hair": HAIR_COLORS[hair_index],
		"hair_style": HAIR_STYLES[style_index],
		"skin": SKIN_TONE.darkened(frac * 0.18),
		"accessory": ACCESSORIES.get(npc_type, "none"),
		"layer": layer_for(npc_type, seed_value),
		"hand_item": hand_item_for(npc_type, seed_value),
		"height_scale": 0.92 + 0.16 * frac,
		"blend": frac,
	}

## Idle behaviour style: someone chatting on a phone, arms crossed, looking
## around, or just breathing. Pure so it is deterministic and testable.
static func idle_style_for(npc_type: int, seed_value: int) -> String:
	match npc_type:
		Rules.NpcType.INFLUENCER, Rules.NpcType.TOURIST:
			return "phone"
		Rules.NpcType.PROTESTER, Rules.NpcType.MENTAL_CRISIS:
			return "look"
		Rules.NpcType.AUTHORIZED_STAFF, Rules.NpcType.DELIVERY:
			return "clipboard"
		Rules.NpcType.TRESPASSER, Rules.NpcType.VIOLENT_THREAT:
			return "look"
		_:
			if seed_value % 3 == 0:
				return "crossed"
			return "breathe"

## Queue slot behind the door for the nth person waiting, so arrivals stack
## instead of sharing one point.
static func queue_slot_for(index: int) -> Vector3:
	var slots := [
		Vector3(0.0, 0.0, 0.0),
		Vector3(0.85, 0.0, 0.45),
		Vector3(-0.85, 0.0, 0.45),
		Vector3(0.85, 0.0, 1.15),
		Vector3(-0.85, 0.0, 1.15),
		Vector3(0.0, 0.0, 1.85),
	]
	return slots[clampi(index, 0, slots.size() - 1)]

## Yaw that makes the avatar's face (+Z, the procedural and Blender-front axis)
## point along `direction`. Godot's `look_at` aims -Z, which used to make every
## NPC walk backwards; keep the +Z convention in one tested helper.
static func yaw_towards(direction: Vector3) -> float:
	var flat := Vector2(direction.x, direction.z)
	if flat.length() < 0.001:
		return 0.0
	return atan2(flat.x, flat.y)

static func lod_tier_for_distance(distance: float) -> int:
	if distance < LOD_TIERS[0]:
		return 0
	if distance < LOD_TIERS[1]:
		return 1
	return 2

## Short reaction symbol shown above the head: readable crowd state at a glance.
static func reaction_label(mode: String, escalation: int) -> String:
	if mode == "flee":
		return "!!"
	if mode == "watch":
		return "?!"
	if escalation >= 3:
		return "!"
	if escalation >= 2:
		return "?"
	return ""

## Instantiate the Blender-authored skinned base mesh. Returns false when the
## GLB is missing/not imported, so setup falls back to the procedural rig.
func _build_skinned_body(npc_type: int) -> bool:
	character_model = character_override if character_override != "" \
		else character_model_for(npc_type, _visual_seed)
	var path := BLENDER_NPC_DIR + character_model + ".glb"
	if not ResourceLoader.exists(path):
		character_model = "npc_base"
		path = "res://assets/models/generated/npc_base.glb"
	if not ResourceLoader.exists(path):
		return false
	var packed := ResourceLoader.load(path) as PackedScene
	if packed == null:
		return false
	var model := packed.instantiate() as Node3D
	if model == null:
		return false
	var skeleton := model.find_child("Skeleton3D", true, false) as Skeleton3D
	var mesh_instance := model.find_child("npc_base", true, false) as MeshInstance3D
	if skeleton == null or mesh_instance == null:
		model.queue_free()
		return false

	_rig = Node3D.new()
	_rig.name = "Rig"
	add_child(_rig)
	_rig.add_child(model)
	_skeleton = skeleton
	_skinned_mesh = mesh_instance

	var outfit := outfit_for(npc_type, _visual_seed)
	var cloth: Color = outfit["shirt"]
	var pants: Color = outfit["pants"]
	if character_model == "npc_base":
		match str(outfit["layer"]):
			"vest":
				cloth = Color(0.92, 0.72, 0.12)
			"coat":
				cloth = cloth.darkened(0.25)
			"jacket":
				cloth = cloth.darkened(0.12)
	else:
		match character_model:
			"npc_vest":
				# The hi-vis vest is a fixed material; cloth is the undershirt.
				pass
			"npc_firefighter":
				cloth = Color(0.16, 0.17, 0.20)
				pants = Color(0.13, 0.14, 0.17)
			"npc_guard":
				cloth = Color(0.10, 0.13, 0.20)
				pants = Color(0.09, 0.10, 0.14)
			"npc_dress":
				pants = outfit["pants"].darkened(0.25)
			_:
				match str(outfit["layer"]):
					"coat":
						cloth = cloth.darkened(0.25)
					"jacket":
						cloth = cloth.darkened(0.12)
	_height_scale = float(outfit["height_scale"])
	_rig.scale = Vector3.ONE * _height_scale
	_shirt_color = cloth
	_skin_color = outfit["skin"]
	_apply_outfit_materials(npc_type, outfit, cloth, pants)

	# Animation proxies: the existing _animate()/idle code drives these Node3D
	# pivots; _sync_skeleton() copies their rotations onto the armature bones.
	_head = Node3D.new()
	_head.name = "Head"
	_head.position = Vector3(0, 1.62, 0)
	_rig.add_child(_head)
	for side in [-1.0, 1.0]:
		var suffix := "L" if side < 0.0 else "R"
		var hip := Node3D.new()
		hip.name = "Hip" + suffix
		hip.position = Vector3(0.13 * side, 0.64, 0)
		_rig.add_child(hip)
		var knee := Node3D.new()
		knee.name = "Knee"
		knee.position = Vector3(0, -0.34, 0)
		hip.add_child(knee)
		_legs.append(hip)
		_knees.append(knee)
		var shoulder := Node3D.new()
		shoulder.name = "Shoulder" + suffix
		shoulder.position = Vector3(0.27 * side, 1.38, 0)
		_rig.add_child(shoulder)
		var elbow := Node3D.new()
		elbow.name = "Elbow"
		elbow.position = Vector3(0, -0.30, 0)
		shoulder.add_child(elbow)
		var hand := Node3D.new()
		hand.name = "Hand"
		hand.position = Vector3(0, -0.30, 0.02)
		elbow.add_child(hand)
		_arms.append(shoulder)
		_elbows.append(elbow)
		_hands.append(hand)
	_bind_bones()

	_add_accessory(str(outfit["accessory"]), cloth)
	_add_character_gear()
	_add_hand_item(str(outfit["hand_item"]), outfit["skin"])
	_build_focus_circle()
	_add_props(npc_type)
	loaded_model = true
	fallback_avatar = false
	return true

## Tint the imported material slots per avatar. Each avatar gets its own copied
## materials so the shared imported scene is never mutated.
func _apply_outfit_materials(npc_type: int, outfit: Dictionary, cloth: Color,
		pants: Color) -> void:
	var mesh: Mesh = _skinned_mesh.mesh
	var tints := {
		"skin": outfit["skin"],
		"cloth": cloth,
		"pants": pants,
		"hair": outfit["hair"],
		"accessory": Color(0.10, 0.11, 0.14),
	}
	var ao := Materials.load_ao(
		BLENDER_NPC_DIR + character_model + "_ao.png")
	for index in mesh.get_surface_count():
		var source := mesh.surface_get_material(index)
		if source == null:
			continue
		var slot := str(source.resource_name)
		# Only the five contract slots are tinted. Fixed-colour detail materials
		# (hivis, reflective, leather, steel, ...) keep their authored colour.
		if not tints.has(slot):
			continue
		var material := Materials.npc_slot(source, tints[slot])
		if ao != null:
			material.ao_enabled = true
			material.ao_texture = ao
			material.ao_texture_channel = BaseMaterial3D.TEXTURE_CHANNEL_RED
		_skinned_mesh.set_surface_override_material(index, material)

func _bind_bones() -> void:
	_bone_indices.clear()
	if _skeleton == null:
		return
	for index in _skeleton.get_bone_count():
		_bone_indices[_skeleton.get_bone_name(index)] = index

## Copy the proxy pivot rotations onto armature bones. Limb bones point down, so
## an X rotation swings them forward/back; the Head bone points up, so a Y
## rotation is the look yaw.
func _sync_skeleton() -> void:
	if _skeleton == null or _bone_indices.is_empty():
		return
	var names := ["HipL", "HipR"]
	for i in 2:
		_pose_bone(names[i], _legs[i].rotation.x, Vector3.RIGHT)
	names = ["KneeL", "KneeR"]
	for i in 2:
		_pose_bone(names[i], _knees[i].rotation.x, Vector3.RIGHT)
	names = ["ShoulderL", "ShoulderR"]
	for i in 2:
		_pose_bone(names[i], _arms[i].rotation.x, Vector3.RIGHT)
	names = ["ElbowL", "ElbowR"]
	for i in 2:
		_pose_bone(names[i], _elbows[i].rotation.x, Vector3.RIGHT)
	if _head != null:
		_pose_bone("Head", _head.rotation.y, Vector3.UP)

func _pose_bone(bone_name: String, angle: float, axis: Vector3) -> void:
	if not _bone_indices.has(bone_name):
		return
	var index: int = _bone_indices[bone_name]
	# Bone pose rotation is the absolute local orientation, not an offset from
	# rest; compose with the rest rotation so identity preserves the bind pose.
	var rest := _skeleton.get_bone_rest(index).basis.get_rotation_quaternion()
	_skeleton.set_bone_pose_rotation(index, rest * Quaternion(axis, angle))

func _build_body(npc_type: int) -> void:
	_rig = Node3D.new()
	_rig.name = "Rig"
	add_child(_rig)
	var outfit := outfit_for(npc_type, _visual_seed)
	var shirt: Color = outfit["shirt"]
	var sleeves: Color = outfit["sleeves"]
	var pants: Color = outfit["pants"]
	var skin: Color = outfit["skin"]
	var hair: Color = outfit["hair"]
	_height_scale = float(outfit["height_scale"])
	_rig.scale.y = _height_scale
	_shirt_color = shirt
	_skin_color = skin
	var limbs_color := sleeves
	# Hips and torso, with a shoulder block so the silhouette is not a tube.
	_add_box_mesh(_rig, Vector3(0.42, 0.64, 0.27), Vector3(0, 1.05, 0), shirt, "cloth")
	_add_box_mesh(_rig, Vector3(0.50, 0.13, 0.26), Vector3(0, 1.38, 0), shirt, "cloth")
	_add_box_mesh(_rig, Vector3(0.38, 0.20, 0.25), Vector3(0, 0.70, 0), pants, "cloth")
	_add_layer(str(outfit["layer"]), shirt)
	# Articulated legs: hip pivot -> thigh -> knee -> shin -> shoe.
	for side in [-1.0, 1.0]:
		var hip := Node3D.new()
		hip.name = "Hip%s" % ("L" if side < 0.0 else "R")
		hip.position = Vector3(0.13 * side, 0.64, 0)
		_rig.add_child(hip)
		_add_capsule(hip, 0.105, 0.36, Vector3(0, -0.17, 0), pants, 0.0, "cloth")
		var knee := Node3D.new()
		knee.name = "Knee"
		knee.position = Vector3(0, -0.34, 0)
		hip.add_child(knee)
		_add_capsule(knee, 0.09, 0.32, Vector3(0, -0.15, 0), pants, 0.0, "cloth")
		_add_box_mesh(knee, Vector3(0.16, 0.10, 0.30),
			Vector3(0, -0.33, 0.05), Color(0.12, 0.12, 0.14), "rubber")
		_legs.append(hip)
		_knees.append(knee)
	# Articulated arms: shoulder pivot -> upper arm -> elbow -> forearm -> hand.
	for side in [-1.0, 1.0]:
		var shoulder := Node3D.new()
		shoulder.name = "Shoulder%s" % ("L" if side < 0.0 else "R")
		shoulder.position = Vector3(0.33 * side, 1.38, 0)
		_rig.add_child(shoulder)
		_add_capsule(shoulder, 0.075, 0.32, Vector3(0, -0.15, 0), limbs_color, 0.0, "cloth")
		var elbow := Node3D.new()
		elbow.name = "Elbow"
		elbow.position = Vector3(0, -0.30, 0)
		shoulder.add_child(elbow)
		_add_capsule(elbow, 0.065, 0.28, Vector3(0, -0.14, 0), limbs_color, 0.0, "cloth")
		var hand := Node3D.new()
		hand.name = "Hand"
		hand.position = Vector3(0, -0.30, 0.02)
		elbow.add_child(hand)
		_add_sphere(hand, 0.065, Vector3.ZERO, skin, "skin")
		_arms.append(shoulder)
		_elbows.append(elbow)
		_hands.append(hand)
	# Neck, head, face, hair, so the body reads as a person (ADR-0010).
	_add_capsule(_rig, 0.08, 0.16, Vector3(0, 1.48, 0), skin, 0.0, "skin")
	_head = Node3D.new()
	_head.name = "Head"
	_head.position = Vector3(0, 1.62, 0)
	_add_sphere(_head, 0.17, Vector3.ZERO, skin, "skin")
	_add_ears(_head, skin)
	_add_face(_head)
	_add_hair(_head, str(outfit["hair_style"]), hair)
	_rig.add_child(_head)
	_add_accessory(str(outfit["accessory"]), shirt)
	_add_hand_item(str(outfit["hand_item"]), skin)
	_build_focus_circle()
	_add_props(npc_type)

## Outer layer: jacket, hi-vis vest, coat, or dress over the base shirt.
func _add_layer(kind: String, shirt: Color) -> void:
	match kind:
		"jacket":
			_add_box_mesh(_rig, Vector3(0.46, 0.54, 0.31), Vector3(0, 1.08, 0),
				shirt.darkened(0.28), "cloth")
			_add_box_mesh(_rig, Vector3(0.05, 0.48, 0.02), Vector3(0, 1.12, 0.165),
				shirt.darkened(0.42), "cloth")
		"vest":
			_add_box_mesh(_rig, Vector3(0.45, 0.44, 0.30), Vector3(0, 1.06, 0),
				Color(0.92, 0.72, 0.12), "cloth")
			_add_box_mesh(_rig, Vector3(0.48, 0.06, 0.31), Vector3(0, 0.84, 0),
				Color(0.82, 0.82, 0.84), "cloth")
		"coat":
			_add_box_mesh(_rig, Vector3(0.47, 0.80, 0.33), Vector3(0, 1.01, 0),
				shirt.darkened(0.35), "cloth")
			_add_box_mesh(_rig, Vector3(0.54, 0.08, 0.30), Vector3(0, 1.41, 0),
				shirt.darkened(0.42), "cloth")
			_add_box_mesh(_rig, Vector3(0.04, 0.60, 0.02), Vector3(0, 1.02, 0.17),
				shirt.darkened(0.5), "cloth")
		"dress":
			var skirt := CylinderMesh.new()
			skirt.top_radius = 0.24
			skirt.bottom_radius = 0.38
			skirt.height = 0.52
			var mi := MeshInstance3D.new()
			mi.mesh = skirt
			mi.position = Vector3(0, 0.82, 0)
			mi.material_override = _material(shirt.darkened(0.1), "cloth")
			_rig.add_child(mi)
		_:
			pass

func _add_ears(head: Node3D, skin: Color) -> void:
	for side in [-1.0, 1.0]:
		_add_sphere(head, 0.045, Vector3(0.165 * side, 0.0, 0.0), skin, "skin")

func _add_face(head: Node3D) -> void:
	var eye := Color(0.08, 0.08, 0.1)
	for side in [-1.0, 1.0]:
		_add_sphere(head, 0.032, Vector3(0.06 * side, 0.02, 0.145), eye, "glass")
		_add_box_mesh(head, Vector3(0.07, 0.015, 0.02),
			Vector3(0.06 * side, 0.075, 0.152), Color(0.16, 0.12, 0.10), "cloth")
	_add_box_mesh(head, Vector3(0.09, 0.015, 0.02), Vector3(0, -0.075, 0.15),
		Color(0.42, 0.22, 0.20), "cloth")

func _add_hair(head: Node3D, style: String, color: Color) -> void:
	match style:
		"long":
			_add_sphere(head, 0.185, Vector3(0, 0.07, -0.02), color, "cloth")
			_add_box_mesh(head, Vector3(0.30, 0.36, 0.12), Vector3(0, -0.14, -0.11),
				color, "cloth")
		"bun":
			_add_sphere(head, 0.185, Vector3(0, 0.07, -0.02), color, "cloth")
			_add_sphere(head, 0.09, Vector3(0, 0.20, -0.10), color, "cloth")
		"beard":
			_add_sphere(head, 0.185, Vector3(0, 0.07, -0.02), color, "cloth")
			_add_box_mesh(head, Vector3(0.22, 0.14, 0.10), Vector3(0, -0.11, 0.09),
				color.darkened(0.1), "cloth")
		"bald":
			pass
		_:
			_add_sphere(head, 0.185, Vector3(0, 0.07, -0.02), color, "cloth")

## Hand-held item attached to the right hand socket: phone, cup, clipboard,
## umbrella, camera, or nothing.
func _add_hand_item(kind: String, skin: Color) -> void:
	if _hands.size() < 2:
		return
	var item := kind
	match character_model:
		"npc_firefighter":
			item = "flashlight"
		"npc_guard":
			item = "radio"
		"npc_hoodie":
			if item == "none":
				item = "cup"
	if item != "none" and _attach_gear(item):
		return
	var hand: Node3D = _hands[1]
	match kind:
		"phone":
			_detail(_add_box_mesh(hand, Vector3(0.055, 0.11, 0.012), Vector3(0, -0.03, 0.02),
				Color(0.10, 0.11, 0.14), "glass"))
		"cup":
			_detail(_add_capsule(hand, 0.035, 0.10, Vector3(0, -0.05, 0.02),
				Color(0.90, 0.88, 0.82), 0.0, "cloth"))
		"clipboard":
			_detail(_add_box_mesh(hand, Vector3(0.22, 0.28, 0.02), Vector3(0, -0.08, 0.05),
				Color(0.55, 0.40, 0.22), "wood"))
			_detail(_add_box_mesh(hand, Vector3(0.16, 0.02, 0.01), Vector3(0, 0.05, 0.07),
				Color(0.85, 0.85, 0.88), "metal"))
		"umbrella":
			_detail(_add_capsule(hand, 0.014, 0.85, Vector3(0, -0.30, 0.02),
				Color(0.15, 0.16, 0.20), 0.0, "metal"))
			var canopy := CylinderMesh.new()
			canopy.top_radius = 0.02
			canopy.bottom_radius = 0.34
			canopy.height = 0.22
			var mi := MeshInstance3D.new()
			mi.mesh = canopy
			mi.position = Vector3(0, 0.12, 0.02)
			mi.material_override = _material(skin.lerp(Color(0.2, 0.25, 0.4), 0.7), "cloth")
			hand.add_child(mi)
			_detail(mi)
		"camera":
			_detail(_add_box_mesh(hand, Vector3(0.16, 0.10, 0.09), Vector3(0, -0.04, 0.02),
				Color(0.10, 0.10, 0.12), "metal"))
			_detail(_add_sphere(hand, 0.045, Vector3(0, -0.02, 0.08), Color(0.2, 0.35, 0.5), "glass"))

## Load and attach a Blender gear GLB at its documented attach point. Returns
## false when the asset is missing so the primitive fallback still works.
func _attach_gear(gear_name: String) -> bool:
	if not GEAR_ATTACH.has(gear_name):
		return false
	var path := BLENDER_GEAR_DIR + gear_name + ".glb"
	if not ResourceLoader.exists(path):
		return false
	var packed := ResourceLoader.load(path) as PackedScene
	if packed == null:
		return false
	var node := packed.instantiate() as Node3D
	if node == null:
		return false
	node.name = "Gear_" + gear_name
	match str(GEAR_ATTACH[gear_name]):
		"head":
			if _head == null:
				node.free()
				return false
			_head.add_child(node)
		"hand":
			if _hands.size() < 2:
				node.free()
				return false
			_hands[1].add_child(node)
		"back":
			if _rig == null:
				node.free()
				return false
			node.position = Vector3(0, 1.10, 0)
			_rig.add_child(node)
		"chest":
			if _rig == null:
				node.free()
				return false
			node.position = Vector3(0, 1.30, 0)
			_rig.add_child(node)
		_:
			node.free()
			return false
	if GEAR_OFFSETS.has(gear_name):
		node.position += GEAR_OFFSETS[gear_name]
	if str(GEAR_ATTACH[gear_name]) == "hand":
		node.position += HAND_ITEM_FORWARD
	_detail_nodes.append(node)
	var ao := Materials.load_ao(BLENDER_GEAR_DIR + gear_name + "_ao.png")
	for child in node.find_children("*", "MeshInstance3D", true, false):
		Materials.apply_ao(child as MeshInstance3D, ao)
	return true

## Character-specific library gear (firefighter helmet/SCBA, dress bag, vest
## cap). Accessory/hand items already cover the shared roles.
func _add_character_gear() -> void:
	match character_model:
		"npc_firefighter":
			_attach_gear("firefighter_helmet")
			_attach_gear("scba_tank")
		"npc_guard":
			_attach_gear("cap")
		"npc_vest":
			_attach_gear("cap")
		"npc_dress":
			_attach_gear("shoulder_bag")

## Small role accessory: cap, hood, backpack, sunglasses or a staff lanyard.
func _add_accessory(kind: String, shirt: Color) -> void:
	if character_model == "npc_firefighter":
		return
	if character_model == "npc_hoodie" and kind == "hood":
		# The hoodie variant already models the hood up.
		return
	if _attach_gear(kind):
		return
	match kind:
		"cap":
			_detail(_add_sphere(_head, 0.175, Vector3(0, 0.12, 0), shirt.darkened(0.15), "cloth"))
			_detail(_add_box_mesh(_head, Vector3(0.30, 0.03, 0.16), Vector3(0, 0.10, 0.16), shirt.darkened(0.22), "cloth"))
		"hood":
			_detail(_add_sphere(_head, 0.205, Vector3(0, 0.03, -0.03), Color(0.16, 0.16, 0.18), "cloth"))
		"backpack":
			_detail(_add_box_mesh(_rig, Vector3(0.34, 0.42, 0.16), Vector3(0, 1.06, -0.24), Color(0.24, 0.28, 0.36), "cloth"))
			_detail(_add_box_mesh(_rig, Vector3(0.30, 0.06, 0.02), Vector3(0, 1.24, -0.33), Color(0.42, 0.44, 0.5), "cloth"))
		"sunglasses":
			_detail(_add_box_mesh(_head, Vector3(0.24, 0.05, 0.03), Vector3(0, 0.04, 0.15), Color(0.06, 0.06, 0.08), "glass"))
		"lanyard":
			_detail(_add_box_mesh(_rig, Vector3(0.05, 0.06, 0.02), Vector3(0, 1.20, 0.16), Color(0.85, 0.78, 0.30), "painted_metal"))
			_detail(_add_box_mesh(_rig, Vector3(0.02, 0.20, 0.02), Vector3(-0.08, 1.34, 0.14), Color(0.3, 0.32, 0.36), "cloth"))
			_detail(_add_box_mesh(_rig, Vector3(0.02, 0.20, 0.02), Vector3(0.08, 1.34, 0.14), Color(0.3, 0.32, 0.36), "cloth"))
		_:
			pass

func _build_focus_circle() -> void:
	_focus_circle = MeshInstance3D.new()
	_focus_circle.name = "FocusCircle"
	# Blue, semi-transparent disc floating in front of the face (ADR-0008).
	# Billboarded so it always reads as a circle on screen.
	var disc := CylinderMesh.new()
	disc.top_radius = 0.15
	disc.bottom_radius = 0.15
	disc.height = 0.001
	disc.radial_segments = 24
	_focus_circle.mesh = disc
	var mat := StandardMaterial3D.new()
	mat.shading_mode = BaseMaterial3D.SHADING_MODE_UNSHADED
	mat.albedo_color = Color(0.25, 0.55, 1.0, 0.45)
	mat.transparency = BaseMaterial3D.TRANSPARENCY_ALPHA
	mat.billboard_mode = BaseMaterial3D.BILLBOARD_ENABLED
	_focus_circle.material_override = mat
	_focus_circle.position = Vector3(0, 0, 0.30)
	_focus_circle.visible = false
	_head.add_child(_focus_circle)
	_name_tag = Label3D.new()
	_name_tag.name = "NameTag"
	_name_tag.text = npc.profile.display_name if npc and npc.profile else ""
	_name_tag.font_size = 48
	_name_tag.pixel_size = 0.004
	_name_tag.billboard = BaseMaterial3D.BILLBOARD_ENABLED
	_name_tag.position = Vector3(0, 0.58, 0)
	_name_tag.modulate = Color(0.95, 0.95, 0.9, 0.9)
	_name_tag.visible = false
	_head.add_child(_name_tag)
	_reaction_tag = Label3D.new()
	_reaction_tag.name = "ReactionTag"
	_reaction_tag.font_size = 72
	_reaction_tag.pixel_size = 0.005
	_reaction_tag.billboard = BaseMaterial3D.BILLBOARD_ENABLED
	_reaction_tag.position = Vector3(0, 2.05, 0)
	_reaction_tag.visible = false
	_rig.add_child(_reaction_tag)

func set_focus_visual(focused: bool, menu_open: bool = false) -> void:
	if _focus_circle:
		_focus_circle.visible = focused
		var mat := _focus_circle.material_override as StandardMaterial3D
		if mat:
			mat.albedo_color = Color(0.35, 0.65, 1.0, 0.7) if menu_open else Color(0.25, 0.55, 1.0, 0.45)
		_focus_circle.scale = Vector3.ONE * (1.15 if menu_open else 1.0)
	if _name_tag:
		_name_tag.visible = focused

func _add_capsule(parent: Node3D, radius: float, height: float, pos: Vector3,
		color: Color, z_rot: float = 0.0, role: String = "cloth") -> MeshInstance3D:
	var mi := MeshInstance3D.new()
	var mesh := CapsuleMesh.new()
	mesh.radius = radius
	mesh.height = height
	mi.mesh = mesh
	mi.position = pos
	mi.rotation_degrees.z = z_rot
	mi.material_override = _material(color, role)
	parent.add_child(mi)
	return mi

func _add_sphere(parent: Node3D, radius: float, pos: Vector3, color: Color,
		role: String = "skin") -> MeshInstance3D:
	var mi := MeshInstance3D.new()
	var mesh := SphereMesh.new()
	mesh.radius = radius
	mesh.height = radius * 2.0
	mi.mesh = mesh
	mi.position = pos
	mi.material_override = _material(color, role)
	parent.add_child(mi)
	return mi

## Register a small dress detail so the mid-distance LOD can hide it.
func _detail(node: Node3D) -> Node3D:
	_detail_nodes.append(node)
	return node

func _add_box_mesh(parent: Node3D, size: Vector3, pos: Vector3, color: Color,
		role: String = "cloth") -> MeshInstance3D:
	var mi := MeshInstance3D.new()
	var mesh := BoxMesh.new()
	mesh.size = size
	mi.mesh = mesh
	mi.position = pos
	mi.material_override = _material(color, role)
	parent.add_child(mi)
	return mi

func _material(color: Color, role: String = "cloth") -> StandardMaterial3D:
	return Materials.flat(color, role)

## Small per-archetype props so silhouettes differ (camera, box, hat, sign…).
func _add_props(npc_type: int) -> void:
	var chest_y := 1.25
	match npc_type:
		Rules.NpcType.INFLUENCER:
			_photo_prop = _add_box_prop(_rig, Vector3(0.16, 0.1, 0.09), Vector3(0.3, chest_y, 0.22), Color(0.1, 0.1, 0.1))
			_photo_prop.name = "PhotoProp"
			_photo_prop.visible = false
			_photo_prop_base_y = _photo_prop.position.y
			_photo_flash = _add_box_prop(_rig, Vector3(0.05, 0.05, 0.06), Vector3(0.34, chest_y + 0.06, 0.30), Color(0.4, 0.7, 1.0))
			_photo_flash.visible = false
		Rules.NpcType.DELIVERY:
			_add_box_prop(_rig, Vector3(0.34, 0.26, 0.28), Vector3(0.0, 1.02, 0.3), Color(0.55, 0.4, 0.25))
		Rules.NpcType.PERFORMER:
			var hat := _material(Color(0.85, 0.2, 0.25))
			var cone := MeshInstance3D.new()
			var cm := CylinderMesh.new()
			cm.top_radius = 0.02
			cm.bottom_radius = 0.22
			cm.height = 0.4
			cone.mesh = cm
			cone.material_override = hat
			cone.position = Vector3(0, 0.26, 0)
			_head.add_child(cone)
			# Hat in one hand and a small board in the other: the performer plays
			# to the sidewalk once at the waypoint.
			_add_box_prop(_rig, Vector3(0.06, 0.5, 0.06), Vector3(-0.42, 1.3, 0.14), Color(0.45, 0.35, 0.25))
			_sign_prop = _add_box_prop(_rig, Vector3(0.42, 0.32, 0.03), Vector3(-0.46, 1.6, 0.14), Color(0.95, 0.9, 0.75))
			_sign_prop_base_y = _sign_prop.position.y
		Rules.NpcType.PROTESTER:
			_add_box_prop(_rig, Vector3(0.05, 1.2, 0.05), Vector3(0.28, 1.45, 0.18), Color(0.4, 0.36, 0.32))
			_sign_prop = _add_box_prop(_rig, Vector3(0.5, 0.42, 0.04), Vector3(0.48, 1.55, 0.18), Color(0.93, 0.93, 0.95))
			_sign_prop_base_y = _sign_prop.position.y
		Rules.NpcType.TOURIST:
			_photo_prop = _add_box_prop(_rig, Vector3(0.3, 0.36, 0.14), Vector3(-0.34, 1.15, -0.18), Color(0.25, 0.3, 0.45))
			_photo_prop.name = "PhotoProp"
			_photo_prop.visible = false
			_photo_prop_base_y = _photo_prop.position.y
		Rules.NpcType.CONFUSED_VISITOR:
			_add_box_prop(_rig, Vector3(0.3, 0.05, 0.34), Vector3(0, 0.92, 0.06), Color(0.9, 0.88, 0.8))

func _add_box_prop(parent: Node3D, size: Vector3, pos: Vector3, color: Color) -> MeshInstance3D:
	var mi := MeshInstance3D.new()
	var mesh := BoxMesh.new()
	mesh.size = size
	mi.mesh = mesh
	mi.position = pos
	mi.material_override = _material(color)
	parent.add_child(mi)
	return mi

## Rubberneck: idle people stop and turn toward the incident. Returns false when
## this NPC is too engaged (walking, being talked to, already leaving) to watch.
func start_rubberneck(at: Vector3) -> bool:
	if not arrived or npc.leave_requested or leave_requested_by_lifetime:
		return false
	# Someone actually waiting at the entrance is being dealt with, not a bystander.
	# Avatars live under the identity SceneRoot, so `position` matches world space
	# and also works before the node enters the tree (tests).
	if awaiting_interaction and (position - door_position).length() < 3.0:
		return false
	if reaction_mode == "flee":
		return false
	reaction_mode = "watch"
	reaction_point = at
	_reaction_timer = RUBBERNECK_S
	velocity = Vector3.ZERO
	return true

## Panic: clear away from the incident (usually the door) in a straight line.
func start_flee(from: Vector3) -> void:
	if npc.leave_requested or leave_requested_by_lifetime:
		return
	reaction_mode = "flee"
	reaction_point = from
	_reaction_timer = FLEE_S
	var away := global_position - from
	away.y = 0.0
	if away.length() < 0.5:
		away = Vector3(0.0, 0.0, 1.0)
	target_position = global_position + away.normalized() * 25.0
	target_position.y = 0.5
	arrived = false
	awaiting_interaction = false

func reaction_is_active() -> bool:
	return reaction_mode != ""

func _tick_reaction(delta: float) -> void:
	if reaction_mode == "":
		return
	_reaction_timer -= delta
	if reaction_mode == "flee":
		if _reaction_timer <= 0.0 or (global_position - target_position).length() < 1.5:
			reaction_mode = ""
			queue_free()
		return
	if _reaction_timer <= 0.0:
		reaction_mode = ""

## Turn the body toward the reaction point without moving.
func _face_reaction_point(delta: float) -> void:
	var to_point := reaction_point - global_position
	to_point.y = 0.0
	if to_point.length() < 0.1:
		return
	rotation.y = lerp_angle(rotation.y, yaw_towards(to_point),
		clampf(delta * 4.0, 0.0, 1.0))

func _physics_process(delta: float) -> void:
	if npc == null or npc.fsm == null:
		return
	_tick_lod(delta)
	if awaiting_interaction and _queue_offset != Vector3.ZERO:
		var queued := door_position + _queue_offset
		if target_position.distance_to(queued) > 0.05:
			target_position = queued
			arrived = false
	_advance_fsm(delta)
	_tick_reaction(delta)
	if reaction_mode == "watch":
		velocity = Vector3.ZERO
		_face_reaction_point(delta)
		_animate(delta)
		return
	if reaction_mode == "flee":
		_move_toward_target(delta)
		_animate(delta)
		return
	_move_toward_target(delta)
	_animate(delta)

## Procedural walk bob + head-toward-guard cue when the NPC is aware.
## Theater pose for the current intent once the NPC has stopped walking.
## "sit" at the steps, "photo" for camera props, "perform" for the hat/sign,
## "film" for a slow pan, otherwise "idle".
func theater_pose() -> String:
	if not arrived:
		return "idle"
	match npc.intent:
		"sit":
			return "sit"
		"photo":
			return "photo"
		"film":
			return "film"
		"perform":
			return "perform"
		_:
			return "idle"

## How far the rig drops for a seated pose. Pure so it is headless-testable.
static func crouch_for_pose(pose: String) -> float:
	return -0.34 if pose == "sit" else 0.0

## Vertical lift of a held camera prop. `phase` is seconds; the raise is brief so
## it reads as taking a photo rather than a permanently raised arm.
static func prop_lift_for_pose(pose: String, phase: float) -> float:
	if pose != "photo" and pose != "film":
		return 0.0
	return maxf(0.0, sin(phase * 1.7)) * 0.16

## The tourist's camera bag and the influencer's chest camera are only part of
## the silhouette while the character is actually taking photos. Keeping them
## hidden at other times prevents the tourist from reading as two backpacks.
static func photo_prop_visible_for_pose(pose: String) -> bool:
	return pose == "photo" or pose == "film"

## Opposite arm/leg swing for the walk cycle. `side` is 0 or 1; pure so the gait
## can be checked without a scene tree.
static func limb_swing(phase: float, side: int, amplitude: float) -> float:
	return sin(phase + float(side) * PI) * amplitude

## Sway amount for a performer playing to the sidewalk.
static func sway_for_pose(pose: String, phase: float) -> float:
	if pose != "perform":
		return 0.0
	return sin(phase * 2.2) * 0.09

func _animate(delta: float) -> void:
	if _rig == null:
		return
	var speed := Vector2(velocity.x, velocity.z).length()
	var pose := theater_pose()
	var escalation: int = npc.highest_escalation_received if npc != null else 0
	var crouch := crouch_for_pose(pose)
	if _photo_prop:
		_photo_prop.visible = photo_prop_visible_for_pose(pose)
	if _photo_flash:
		_photo_flash.visible = photo_prop_visible_for_pose(pose)
	if speed > 0.3:
		_idle_t = 0.0
		_bob_phase += delta * (6.0 + speed * 1.7)
		var urgency := 1.35 if reaction_mode == "flee" else 1.0
		# Coats and skirts follow the hip/knee bones; a shorter stride keeps the
		# hem from clipping through the legs during normal walking.
		var hem_scale := 0.76 if character_model in ["npc_dress", "npc_coat"] else 1.0
		var stride := clampf(0.36 + speed * 0.10, 0.42, 0.7) * urgency * hem_scale
		_rig.position.y = sin(_bob_phase * 2.0) * 0.03
		_rig.position.x = 0.0
		_rig.rotation.x = sin(_bob_phase) * 0.03
		_rig.rotation.z = sin(_bob_phase) * 0.02
		for i in _legs.size():
			var swing := limb_swing(_bob_phase, i, stride)
			_legs[i].rotation.x = swing
			# Bend the knee as the leg travels behind the body.
			var bend := maxf(0.0, -swing) * (1.7 if reaction_mode == "flee" else 1.15)
			_knees[i].rotation.x = lerpf(_knees[i].rotation.x, bend, 0.35)
			_arms[i].rotation.x = limb_swing(_bob_phase, i, -0.34 * urgency)
			_elbows[i].rotation.x = -0.18 - absf(swing) * 0.55
	elif pose != "idle" or not is_zero_approx(_rig.position.y):
		# Idle theater: seated, photographing, filming, or performing.
		_theater_t += delta
		_idle_t = 0.0
		_bob_phase = 0.0
		_rig.position.y = lerpf(_rig.position.y, crouch, 0.12)
		_rig.position.x = lerpf(_rig.position.x, 0.0, 0.2)
		_rig.rotation.x = lerpf(_rig.rotation.x, 0.0, 0.2)
		var lift := prop_lift_for_pose(pose, _theater_t)
		if _photo_prop:
			_photo_prop.position.y = _photo_prop_base_y + lift
			_photo_prop.rotation.x = -lift * 1.4
		var sway := sway_for_pose(pose, _theater_t)
		if _sign_prop:
			_sign_prop.rotation.z = sway
			_sign_prop.position.y = _sign_prop_base_y + absf(sway) * 0.25
		if _legs.size() == 2:
			# Negative pitch swings the legs forward (toward the way the body faces).
			var leg_angle := deg_to_rad(-78.0) if pose == "sit" else 0.0
			_legs[0].rotation.x = lerpf(_legs[0].rotation.x, leg_angle, 0.12)
			_legs[1].rotation.x = lerpf(_legs[1].rotation.x, leg_angle, 0.12)
			var knee_angle := deg_to_rad(80.0) if pose == "sit" else 0.0
			_knees[0].rotation.x = lerpf(_knees[0].rotation.x, knee_angle, 0.12)
			_knees[1].rotation.x = lerpf(_knees[1].rotation.x, knee_angle, 0.12)
		for arm in _arms:
			arm.rotation.x = lerpf(arm.rotation.x, 0.0, 0.14)
		for elbow in _elbows:
			elbow.rotation.x = lerpf(elbow.rotation.x, -0.1, 0.14)
	else:
		_bob_phase = 0.0
		_rig.position.y = lerpf(_rig.position.y, 0.0, 0.2)
		_rig.rotation.x = lerpf(_rig.rotation.x, 0.0, 0.2)
		for i in _legs.size():
			_legs[i].rotation.x = lerpf(_legs[i].rotation.x, 0.0, 0.2)
			_knees[i].rotation.x = lerpf(_knees[i].rotation.x, 0.0, 0.2)
		for i in _arms.size():
			_arms[i].rotation.x = lerpf(_arms[i].rotation.x, 0.0, 0.18)
			_elbows[i].rotation.x = lerpf(_elbows[i].rotation.x, -0.08, 0.18)
		_idle_t += delta
		_idle_layer(pose, escalation)
	# The focus circle billboards via its material; no per-frame look_at needed.
	# Attention cue: head turns toward the guard when awareness was raised.
	if _head != null:
		if npc != null and npc.guard_noticed:
			if _guard_ref == null or not is_instance_valid(_guard_ref):
				_guard_ref = get_tree().get_first_node_in_group("guard") as Node3D
			if _guard_ref:
				var to_guard := (_guard_ref.global_position - global_position)
				to_guard.y = 0.0
				var world_yaw := atan2(to_guard.x, to_guard.z)
				var fwd := -_rig.global_transform.basis.z
				var parent_yaw := atan2(fwd.x, fwd.z)
				_head.rotation.y = lerp_angle(_head.rotation.y, world_yaw - parent_yaw, 0.1)
		elif speed <= 0.3 and pose == "idle":
			# Idle look-around, unless the person is already engaged.
			_head.rotation.y = lerpf(_head.rotation.y, sin(_idle_t * 0.45) * 0.3, 0.05)
	_update_reaction_label(escalation)
	_sync_skeleton()

## Idle behaviour layered on top of the breathing pose: phone, clipboard,
## crossed arms, or looking around, plus escalation body language.
func _idle_layer(pose: String, escalation: int) -> void:
	if _rig == null:
		return
	# Breathing and a slow weight shift keep idle people from looking frozen.
	var breath := 1.0 + sin(_idle_t * 1.8) * 0.006
	if _skeleton == null:
		_rig.scale.y = lerpf(_rig.scale.y, _height_scale * breath, 0.15)
	else:
		# Skinned meshes must scale uniformly; non-uniform parent scale shears
		# the skeleton's skin matrices.
		_rig.scale = Vector3.ONE * lerpf(_rig.scale.x, _height_scale * breath, 0.15)
	_rig.position.x = lerpf(_rig.position.x, sin(_idle_t * 0.7) * 0.015, 0.1)
	_rig.rotation.z = lerpf(_rig.rotation.z, sin(_idle_t * 0.7) * 0.015, 0.1)
	if pose != "idle" or _arms.size() < 2:
		return
	var right := _arms[1]
	var right_elbow := _elbows[1]
	if escalation >= 3:
		# Both hands up: the person is being blocked or warned.
		_arms[0].rotation.x = lerpf(_arms[0].rotation.x, -1.75, 0.14)
		right.rotation.x = lerpf(right.rotation.x, -1.75, 0.14)
		_elbows[0].rotation.x = lerpf(_elbows[0].rotation.x, -0.5, 0.14)
		right_elbow.rotation.x = lerpf(right_elbow.rotation.x, -0.5, 0.14)
		_rig.rotation.x = lerpf(_rig.rotation.x, -0.06, 0.1)
		return
	if escalation >= 2:
		# One arm out, pointing forward while arguing.
		right.rotation.x = lerpf(right.rotation.x, -1.15, 0.12)
		right_elbow.rotation.x = lerpf(right_elbow.rotation.x, -0.15, 0.12)
		return
	match _idle_style:
		"phone":
			# Phone held up near the head in bursts.
			var raise := 0.55 + maxf(0.0, sin(_idle_t * 0.6)) * 0.45
			right.rotation.x = lerpf(right.rotation.x, -1.35 * raise, 0.08)
			right_elbow.rotation.x = lerpf(right_elbow.rotation.x, -1.75 * raise, 0.1)
		"clipboard":
			_arms[0].rotation.x = lerpf(_arms[0].rotation.x, -0.55, 0.1)
			_elbows[0].rotation.x = lerpf(_elbows[0].rotation.x, -0.9, 0.1)
			right.rotation.x = lerpf(right.rotation.x, -0.45, 0.1)
			right_elbow.rotation.x = lerpf(right_elbow.rotation.x, -0.8, 0.1)
		"crossed":
			_arms[0].rotation.x = lerpf(_arms[0].rotation.x, -0.55, 0.1)
			right.rotation.x = lerpf(right.rotation.x, -0.55, 0.1)
			_elbows[0].rotation.x = lerpf(_elbows[0].rotation.x, -1.25, 0.1)
			right_elbow.rotation.x = lerpf(right_elbow.rotation.x, -1.25, 0.1)
		"look":
			pass
		_:
			pass

func _update_reaction_label(escalation: int) -> void:
	if _reaction_tag == null:
		return
	var text := reaction_label(reaction_mode, escalation)
	_reaction_tag.visible = text != ""
	if text == "":
		return
	_reaction_tag.text = text
	if reaction_mode == "flee":
		_reaction_tag.modulate = Color(1.0, 0.26, 0.2)
	elif reaction_mode == "watch":
		_reaction_tag.modulate = Color(1.0, 0.72, 0.2)
	elif escalation >= 3:
		_reaction_tag.modulate = Color(1.0, 0.35, 0.3)
	else:
		_reaction_tag.modulate = Color(1.0, 0.85, 0.4)

## Build the far-distance impostor: two billboard quads (body + head) in the
## avatar's clothing colours.
func _build_impostor() -> void:
	_impostor = Node3D.new()
	_impostor.name = "Impostor"
	_impostor.visible = false
	add_child(_impostor)
	var body := MeshInstance3D.new()
	var quad := QuadMesh.new()
	quad.size = Vector2(0.56, 1.15)
	body.mesh = quad
	body.position = Vector3(0, 0.95, 0)
	body.material_override = _billboard_material(_shirt_color)
	_impostor.add_child(body)
	var head := MeshInstance3D.new()
	var head_quad := QuadMesh.new()
	head_quad.size = Vector2(0.34, 0.34)
	head.mesh = head_quad
	head.position = Vector3(0, 1.63, 0)
	head.material_override = _billboard_material(_skin_color)
	_impostor.add_child(head)

func _billboard_material(color: Color) -> StandardMaterial3D:
	var material := StandardMaterial3D.new()
	material.shading_mode = BaseMaterial3D.SHADING_MODE_UNSHADED
	material.albedo_color = color
	material.billboard_mode = BaseMaterial3D.BILLBOARD_ENABLED
	return material

## Apply a LOD tier: 0 full detail, 1 no small props/shadows, 2 impostor.
func apply_lod(tier: int) -> void:
	_lod_tier = clampi(tier, 0, 2)
	if _rig != null:
		_rig.visible = _lod_tier < 2
	if _impostor != null:
		_impostor.visible = _lod_tier == 2
	for node in _detail_nodes:
		if is_instance_valid(node):
			node.visible = _lod_tier == 0
	var shadows := _lod_tier == 0
	for node in find_children("*", "MeshInstance3D", true, false):
		(node as MeshInstance3D).cast_shadow = \
			GeometryInstance3D.SHADOW_CASTING_SETTING_ON if shadows \
			else GeometryInstance3D.SHADOW_CASTING_SETTING_OFF

func _lod_tier_for(distance: float) -> int:
	# Hysteresis: stay in the current tier until the distance clears the edge.
	if _lod_tier == 0:
		return 1 if distance > LOD_TIERS[0] + LOD_HYSTERESIS else 0
	if _lod_tier == 1:
		if distance < LOD_TIERS[0] - LOD_HYSTERESIS:
			return 0
		return 2 if distance > LOD_TIERS[1] + LOD_HYSTERESIS else 1
	if distance < LOD_TIERS[1] - LOD_HYSTERESIS:
		return 1 if distance >= LOD_TIERS[0] else 0
	return 2

func set_queue_offset(offset: Vector3) -> void:
	_queue_offset = offset

func _tick_lod(delta: float) -> void:
	_lod_check_s -= delta
	if _lod_check_s > 0.0:
		return
	_lod_check_s = 0.5
	if not is_inside_tree():
		return
	var camera := get_viewport().get_camera_3d()
	if camera == null:
		return
	var distance := global_position.distance_to(camera.global_position)
	var desired := _lod_tier_for(distance)
	if desired != _lod_tier:
		apply_lod(desired)

func _advance_fsm(delta: float) -> void:
	# Routine traffic despawns after a while once it has finished its walk, so
	# the crowd cap is not permanently occupied by idle standers.
	if ephemeral and arrived and npc.fsm.current_state != "LEAVING":
		idle_s += delta
		if idle_s >= lifetime_s:
			leave_requested_by_lifetime = true
			return
	# Returning-trespasser: an NPC directed away may circle back to the door.
	if npc.tick_return(delta):
		arrived = false
		awaiting_interaction = false
		target_position = door_position
		return
	if npc.leave_requested or leave_requested_by_lifetime:
		var away := global_position + (global_position - spawn_position).normalized() * 40.0
		away.y = 0.5
		target_position = away
		if (global_position - away).length() < 2.0:
			queue_free()
		return
	if arrived and not awaiting_interaction:
		awaiting_interaction = true

var leave_requested_by_lifetime := false

func _move_toward_target(delta: float) -> void:
	_avoidance_active = false
	if agent == null:
		_move_direct(delta)
		return
	# Re-assigning the target every physics frame invalidates the path, so
	# get_next_path_position() keeps returning the current position and the
	# avatar never moves. Only update the agent when the target changes.
	if agent.target_position != target_position:
		agent.target_position = target_position
	if agent.is_navigation_finished():
		if (global_position - target_position).length() < 3.0:
			_arrive()
		else:
			# Path finished but we are far away: navigation is unusable, fall back.
			_move_direct(delta)
		return
	# Learn whether the navmesh actually serves this spot.
	if not _nav_usable:
		_nav_try_frames += 1
		if agent.is_target_reachable():
			_nav_usable = true
		elif _nav_try_frames > 10:
			_move_direct(delta)
			return
	var next := agent.get_next_path_position()
	# Godot reports the current position as the first path point (on the navmesh
	# plane, so below the body) and only advances past it once the agent is within
	# path_desired_distance. Steering at the point we are standing on gives a
	# zero-length direction, and steering at any point merely "far enough" away can
	# pick the old start behind us. Follow the first path point that is genuinely
	# closer to the destination than we are.
	var path := agent.get_current_navigation_path()
	if path.size() >= 2:
		var goal: Vector3 = path[path.size() - 1]
		var here_to_goal := Vector2(goal.x - global_position.x, goal.z - global_position.z).length()
		for i in range(1, path.size()):
			var candidate: Vector3 = path[i]
			candidate.y = global_position.y
			var candidate_to_goal := Vector2(goal.x - candidate.x, goal.z - candidate.z).length()
			if candidate_to_goal < here_to_goal - 0.05:
				next = candidate
				break
	var dir := (next - global_position)
	dir.y = 0.0
	if dir.length() < 0.2:
		velocity = Vector3.ZERO
		return
	dir = dir.normalized()
	var speed := FLEE_SPEED if reaction_mode == "flee" else 1.3
	rotation.y = yaw_towards(dir)
	if agent.avoidance_enabled:
		# The navigation server returns the obstacle-aware velocity through
		# velocity_computed; never dash straight at the point in the meantime.
		_avoidance_active = true
		agent.velocity = Vector3(dir.x * speed, 0.0, dir.z * speed)
	else:
		velocity.x = dir.x * speed
		velocity.z = dir.z * speed
		velocity.y -= 9.8 * delta
		move_and_slide()

## Safe velocity from NavigationServer avoidance: move with the steered vector.
func _on_safe_velocity(safe: Vector3) -> void:
	if not _avoidance_active:
		return
	velocity.x = safe.x
	velocity.z = safe.z
	if is_on_floor():
		velocity.y = 0.0
	else:
		velocity.y -= 9.8 * get_physics_process_delta_time()
	move_and_slide()

## Fallback used when no navigation mesh is available (e.g. minimal scenes).
func _move_direct(delta: float) -> void:
	_avoidance_active = false
	var to_target := target_position - global_position
	to_target.y = 0.0
	var dist := to_target.length()
	if dist < 0.7:
		_arrive()
		return
	var dir := to_target.normalized()
	var speed := FLEE_SPEED if reaction_mode == "flee" else 1.3
	velocity.x = dir.x * speed
	velocity.z = dir.z * speed
	velocity.y -= 9.8 * delta
	rotation.y = yaw_towards(dir)
	move_and_slide()

func _arrive() -> void:
	arrived = true
	velocity = Vector3.ZERO
	if npc.intent == "enter" or npc.intent == "trespass" or npc.intent == "deliver" or npc.intent == "arrive":
		target_position = door_position
		if (global_position - door_position).length() < 0.8:
			awaiting_interaction = true

func _on_state_changed(_node: Object, _from: String, to_state: String) -> void:
	match to_state:
		"LEAVING":
			npc.leave_requested = true
		"THREATENING", "FORCING_ENTRY":
			# Advance toward the door posture; keep it simple for the prototype.
			pass