.narrative-stagger-item {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(30px);
  transition: opacity 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  will-change: opacity, transform;
}

.narrative-stagger-item--visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .narrative-stagger-item {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: none;
    transition: none;
  }
}