## Summary

Describe the hotspot or seam this refactor addresses.

## Changes

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## Validation

Commands and checks run:

```bash
make release-smoke
```

Additional targeted validation:

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## Refactor notes

- Verified hotspot or evidence:
- Non-goals:
- Behavior changes:

## Checklist

- [ ] Existing behavior preserved or intentionally changed
- [ ] Tests updated where seams moved
- [ ] Docs updated if the public surface changed
- [ ] Ready for review
