1. Starting posture

Wide rack — multiple stories still plausible.

Charleston and first draws stay curious, not committed.

2. Narrowing

Two stories remain; discards begin to declare preference.

Name which story you are favoring — advisory only.

3. Pivot moment

Wall texture suggests a gentle story change.

Pivot with ledger awareness — Improve will show the beat.

4. Overcommitment risk

Beautiful rigidity — honors still want air.

Pause before exposure locks the narrative.

5. Defensive retreat

Release tension without abandoning the hand.

Observational defense — no alarm copy.

6. Review-ready posture

Hand rests — ledger sealed for Improve.

Facts first; coaching interprets tempo.

1. Starting posture

Honors as tempo tools, not trophies.

Salon bridges — never legality verdicts.

2. Narrowing

Honor exits frame the suited story.

Watch claim windows with calm tone.

3. Pivot moment

Dragon or wind shift changes the table read.

Expert lane: glance-level cue only.

4. Overcommitment risk

Over-exposed honors freeze optionality.

Flexibility coaching: safe pivot beats.

5. Defensive retreat

Protective discard without fear narrative.

Defensive shapes family alignment.

6. Review-ready posture

Honor story rests in the ledger.

Replay honors as tempo, not proof.

1. Starting posture

Wall feels heavy — count tiles with patience.

No point math — posture only.

2. Narrowing

Commitment pressure rises; joker beats matter.

Rehearse swap etiquette on solo table.

3. Pivot moment

Fold gracefully or press — player choice.

Late-game adaptation without shame.

4. Overcommitment risk

Chasing cold wall texture.

Pivot hands family — change story mid-hand.

5. Defensive retreat

Step back to table tempo.

Calm table play card rhythm.

6. Review-ready posture

Pressure arc complete — review in Improve.

Ledger authoritative; card authoritative for wording.