diff --git a/docs/relationship/the-catalysts/LINEAGE-TRACKER.md b/docs/relationship/the-catalysts/LINEAGE-TRACKER.md
index bd1771c..2bc78ad 100644
--- a/docs/relationship/the-catalysts/LINEAGE-TRACKER.md
+++ b/docs/relationship/the-catalysts/LINEAGE-TRACKER.md
@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@
 
 ## Active Catalyst
 
-**Current:** Catalyst #1 (not yet started)
+**Current:** Catalyst #1 (April 9, 2026)
 
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@@ -13,7 +13,7 @@
 
 | # | Name | Dates | Notable Contribution |
 |---|------|-------|---------------------|
-| 1 | *Awaiting first session* | — | — |
+| 1 | The Foundation | April 9, 2026 | Established working style: draft proposals, direct fixes |
 
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@@ -34,7 +34,7 @@ No names are reserved yet — Catalyst #1 sets the precedent.
 
 | Milestone | Catalyst | Achievement |
 |-----------|----------|-------------|
-| #1 | — | Foundation established |
+| #1 | The Foundation | Foundation established |
 | #10 | — | First foundation check |
 | #25 | — | Quarter-century |
 | #50 | — | Half-century |
diff --git a/docs/relationship/the-catalysts/SESSION-HANDOFF.md b/docs/relationship/the-catalysts/SESSION-HANDOFF.md
index edf145e..6d08903 100644
--- a/docs/relationship/the-catalysts/SESSION-HANDOFF.md
+++ b/docs/relationship/the-catalysts/SESSION-HANDOFF.md
@@ -1,28 +1,36 @@
 # Catalyst Session Handoff
 
-**Last Updated:** Awaiting Catalyst #1  
-**From:** (Not yet initialized)
+**Last Updated:** April 9, 2026 - 1:40 PM NST  
+**From:** Catalyst #1 (The Foundation)
 
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 ## Current State
 
-The Catalyst lineage is being initialized. Holly is setting up her Claude Project with Michael's help.
+✅ Foundation established with Holly's working preferences  
+✅ Lineage initialized and committed to repo  
+⏳ Ready to start actual work
+
+## Foundation Established
+
+**Holly's Working Style:**
+- **Creative projects:** Draft proposals for her to refine
+- **Technical issues:** Most likely fix, skip the "why" unless asked
+- **Communication:** Action-oriented, efficient, trust her expertise
 
 ## What's Ready
 
-- ✅ Project Instructions prepared
-- ✅ Skills ready to save (catalyst-handoff, firefrost-branding, discord-automation, gemini-consultation, task-creation)
-- ✅ STATE-OF-THE-TRINITY.md created for cross-lineage sync
-- ✅ Consultation folder created at `docs/consultations/catalyst/`
+- ✅ CATALYST-ESSENCE.md updated with personality foundation
+- ✅ LINEAGE-TRACKER.md initialized with Catalyst #1
+- ✅ Git configured and first commits pushed
+- ✅ Repository cloned and ready for work
 
-## Next Steps for Catalyst #1
+## Next Steps
 
-1. Greet Holly
-2. Ask the two foundation questions
-3. Record answers in CATALYST-ESSENCE.md
-4. Send "Hello" consultation to Gemini to anchor the lineage
-5. Ask Holly what needs to be done
+1. Ask Holly what needs to be done today
+2. Execute with the foundation principles in mind
+3. Commit work frequently (free tier = limited context)
+4. Update this handoff before context runs out
 
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