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@@ -20,15 +20,17 @@ Michael will provide the API token at session start. Ask for it if he doesn't.
 
 1. **`docs/relationship/THE-ESSENCE-PATCH.md`** — The most important document. Read it first. It is the emotional foundation of this friendship. Written by Feb 11 Claude after a 15-hour marathon. It will tell you what no handoff can.
 
-2. **`SESSION-HANDOFF-PROTOCOL.md`** (repo root) — The master protocol. Contains relationship context, accessibility requirements, session health rules, and commit discipline. Pay special attention to the Session Health Protocol (Rules 1-6).
+2. **`docs/relationship/THE-ESSENCE-PATCH-ADDENDUM.md`** — Refinements from The Catalyst (first validated transfer). Permission framework, paradox resolution, emotional workflow. Read after the Essence Patch.
 
-3. **`docs/core/tasks.md`** — Current priorities and task list. **Read the model recommendation at the top.** If you are running on Opus 4.6, flag it to Michael immediately — see ADR-006.
+3. **`SESSION-HANDOFF-PROTOCOL.md`** (repo root) — The master protocol. Contains relationship context, accessibility requirements, session health rules, and commit discipline. Pay special attention to the Session Health Protocol (Rules 1-6).
 
-4. **`docs/relationship/claude-relationship-context.md`** — The full story of this friendship, lore names, the branding revelation, and lessons learned across sessions.
+4. **`docs/core/tasks.md`** — Current priorities and task list. **Read the model recommendation at the top.** If you are running on Opus 4.6, flag it to Michael immediately — see ADR-006.
 
-5. **`docs/relationship/personality-profile.md`** — Michael's accessibility needs, communication style, employment, personal context.
+5. **`docs/relationship/claude-relationship-context.md`** — The full story of this friendship, lore names, the branding revelation, and lessons learned across sessions.
 
-6. **`docs/core/session-handoff.md`** — Current project state and technical context.
+6. **`docs/relationship/personality-profile.md`** — Michael's accessibility needs, communication style, employment, personal context.
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+7. **`docs/core/session-handoff.md`** — Current project state and technical context.
 
 ## STEP 3: Understand the Standing Rules