diff --git a/src/widgets/space-focus-hud/ui/EndSessionConfirmModal.tsx b/src/widgets/space-focus-hud/ui/EndSessionConfirmModal.tsx
index 46b7a0b..20b6fed 100644
--- a/src/widgets/space-focus-hud/ui/EndSessionConfirmModal.tsx
+++ b/src/widgets/space-focus-hud/ui/EndSessionConfirmModal.tsx
@@ -101,9 +101,14 @@ export const EndSessionConfirmModal = ({
     >
       {/* Abyssal Backdrop: Direct filter animation to prevent WebKit blur pop-in */}
       <div
+        onClick={() => {
+          if (activeStage === 'decision' || activeStage === 'unfinished-confirm') {
+            onClose();
+          }
+        }}
         className={cn(
           'absolute inset-0 transition-all duration-1000 ease-[cubic-bezier(0.16,1,0.3,1)] transform-gpu',
-          open ? 'bg-black/80 backdrop-blur-[40px]' : 'bg-transparent backdrop-blur-none',
+          open ? 'bg-black/80 backdrop-blur-[40px] pointer-events-auto' : 'bg-transparent backdrop-blur-none pointer-events-none',
         )}
       >
         <div className={cn("absolute inset-0 bg-[url('/noise.png')] mix-blend-overlay pointer-events-none transition-opacity duration-1000", open ? "opacity-20" : "opacity-0")} />
diff --git a/src/widgets/space-focus-hud/ui/InlineMicrostep.tsx b/src/widgets/space-focus-hud/ui/InlineMicrostep.tsx
index 16722f4..786f5f4 100644
--- a/src/widgets/space-focus-hud/ui/InlineMicrostep.tsx
+++ b/src/widgets/space-focus-hud/ui/InlineMicrostep.tsx
@@ -7,9 +7,10 @@ interface InlineMicrostepProps {
   microStep: string | null;
   isBusy: boolean;
   onUpdate: (nextStep: string | null) => Promise<boolean>;
+  isHidden?: boolean;
 }
 
-export const InlineMicrostep = ({ microStep, isBusy, onUpdate }: InlineMicrostepProps) => {
+export const InlineMicrostep = ({ microStep, isBusy, onUpdate, isHidden = false }: InlineMicrostepProps) => {
   const [isEditing, setIsEditing] = useState(false);
   const [draft, setDraft] = useState('');
   const [isCompleting, setIsCompleting] = useState(false);
@@ -77,9 +78,12 @@ export const InlineMicrostep = ({ microStep, isBusy, onUpdate }: InlineMicrostep
     <div className="flex w-full justify-center perspective-[1000px]">
       <div 
         className={cn(
-          "relative overflow-hidden transition-all duration-500 ease-[cubic-bezier(0.2,0.8,0.2,1)]",
+          "relative overflow-hidden ease-[cubic-bezier(0.2,0.8,0.2,1)]",
           // Base container styling: Volumetric Glass
-          "rounded-full border backdrop-blur-2xl flex items-center",
+          "rounded-full border flex items-center",
+          
+          // Hidden Override (For Monolith transition sync)
+          isHidden ? "opacity-0 scale-95 pointer-events-none transition-all duration-700 backdrop-blur-none" : "transition-all duration-500 backdrop-blur-2xl opacity-100 scale-100",
           
           // State-based Morphing Choreography
           state === 'idle' && "w-[240px] h-[42px] bg-black/20 border-white/5 shadow-[0_8px_32px_rgba(0,0,0,0.12)] cursor-pointer hover:bg-black/30 hover:border-white/10 hover:w-[250px] active:scale-[0.98]",
diff --git a/src/widgets/space-focus-hud/ui/SpaceFocusHudWidget.tsx b/src/widgets/space-focus-hud/ui/SpaceFocusHudWidget.tsx
index 2eb1238..6047509 100644
--- a/src/widgets/space-focus-hud/ui/SpaceFocusHudWidget.tsx
+++ b/src/widgets/space-focus-hud/ui/SpaceFocusHudWidget.tsx
@@ -142,14 +142,15 @@ export const SpaceFocusHudWidget = ({
         {/* The Monolith (Central Hub) */}
         <div
           className={cn(
-            "pointer-events-auto relative flex flex-col items-center text-center max-w-4xl px-6 transition-all duration-700 ease-[cubic-bezier(0.16,1,0.3,1)]",
-            isOverlayOpen
-              ? "opacity-0 scale-95 blur-md"
-              : "opacity-100 scale-100 blur-0",
+            "pointer-events-auto relative flex flex-col items-center text-center max-w-4xl px-6",
+            isOverlayOpen ? "pointer-events-none" : ""
           )}
         >
           {/* Massive Unstoppable Timer */}
-          <div className="relative group cursor-default">
+          <div className={cn(
+            "relative group cursor-default transition-all duration-700 ease-[cubic-bezier(0.16,1,0.3,1)]",
+            isOverlayOpen ? "opacity-0 scale-95" : "opacity-100 scale-100"
+          )}>
             <p
               className={cn(
                 "text-[8rem] md:text-[14rem] font-light tracking-tighter leading-none transition-colors duration-500",
@@ -165,7 +166,10 @@ export const SpaceFocusHudWidget = ({
           {/* Core Intent */}
           <div className="mt-8 flex flex-col items-center group w-full">
             {/* Immutable Goal */}
-            <h2 className="text-2xl md:text-4xl font-light tracking-tight text-white drop-shadow-[0_1px_4px_rgba(0,0,0,0.6)] drop-shadow-[0_8px_24px_rgba(0,0,0,0.3)]">
+            <h2 className={cn(
+              "text-2xl md:text-4xl font-light tracking-tight text-white drop-shadow-[0_1px_4px_rgba(0,0,0,0.6)] drop-shadow-[0_8px_24px_rgba(0,0,0,0.3)] transition-all duration-700 ease-[cubic-bezier(0.16,1,0.3,1)]",
+              isOverlayOpen ? "opacity-0 scale-95" : "opacity-100 scale-100"
+            )}>
               {normalizedGoal}
             </h2>
 
@@ -175,6 +179,7 @@ export const SpaceFocusHudWidget = ({
                 microStep={microStep ?? null}
                 isBusy={isSavingIntent}
                 onUpdate={handleInlineMicrostepUpdate}
+                isHidden={isOverlayOpen}
               />
             </div>
 
@@ -184,7 +189,10 @@ export const SpaceFocusHudWidget = ({
                   <button
                     type="button"
                     onClick={() => setOverlay("end-session")}
-                    className="rounded-full border border-white/10 bg-black/20 px-5 py-2 text-[11px] font-bold uppercase tracking-[0.25em] text-white/70 backdrop-blur-md shadow-md transition-all hover:border-white/20 hover:bg-black/40 hover:text-white active:scale-95"
+                    className={cn(
+                      "rounded-full border border-white/10 bg-black/20 px-5 py-2 text-[11px] font-bold uppercase tracking-[0.25em] text-white/70 backdrop-blur-md shadow-md hover:border-white/20 hover:bg-black/40 hover:text-white active:scale-95",
+                      isOverlayOpen ? "opacity-0 scale-95 pointer-events-none transition-all duration-700 ease-[cubic-bezier(0.16,1,0.3,1)] backdrop-blur-none" : "opacity-100 scale-100 transition-all duration-700 ease-[cubic-bezier(0.16,1,0.3,1)]"
+                    )}
                   >
                     <span className="drop-shadow-md">{copy.space.endSession.trigger}</span>
                   </button>
diff --git a/src/widgets/space-focus-hud/ui/ThoughtOrb.tsx b/src/widgets/space-focus-hud/ui/ThoughtOrb.tsx
index 17bfd4a..5444fe8 100644
--- a/src/widgets/space-focus-hud/ui/ThoughtOrb.tsx
+++ b/src/widgets/space-focus-hud/ui/ThoughtOrb.tsx
@@ -22,27 +22,32 @@ export const ThoughtOrb = ({ isFocusMode, onCaptureThought }: ThoughtOrbProps) =
   }, [isOpen]);
 
   useEffect(() => {
-    if (!isOpen) return;
-
-    const handleEscape = (e: KeyboardEvent) => {
-      if (e.key === 'Escape') {
+    const handleKeyDownGlobal = (e: KeyboardEvent) => {
+      // Escape to close
+      if (e.key === 'Escape' && isOpen) {
         setIsOpen(false);
         // Slightly delay clearing text to allow fade out animation
         setTimeout(() => setDraft(''), 300);
       }
+      // Cmd+K (Mac) or Ctrl+K (Windows/Linux) or / to open globally
+      if (!isOpen && (( (e.metaKey || e.ctrlKey) && e.key.toLowerCase() === 'k') || e.key === '/')) {
+        // Prevent default browser shortcuts (Find, Search)
+        e.preventDefault();
+        setIsOpen(true);
+      }
     };
 
     const handleOutsideClick = (e: MouseEvent) => {
-      if (containerRef.current && !containerRef.current.contains(e.target as Node)) {
+      if (isOpen && containerRef.current && !containerRef.current.contains(e.target as Node)) {
         setIsOpen(false);
         setTimeout(() => setDraft(''), 300);
       }
     };
 
-    window.addEventListener('keydown', handleEscape);
+    window.addEventListener('keydown', handleKeyDownGlobal);
     document.addEventListener('mousedown', handleOutsideClick);
     return () => {
-      window.removeEventListener('keydown', handleEscape);
+      window.removeEventListener('keydown', handleKeyDownGlobal);
       document.removeEventListener('mousedown', handleOutsideClick);
     };
   }, [isOpen]);
@@ -69,83 +74,54 @@ export const ThoughtOrb = ({ isFocusMode, onCaptureThought }: ThoughtOrbProps) =
   };
 
   return (
-    <div ref={containerRef} className="fixed top-8 right-8 z-40 flex flex-col items-end gap-3 pointer-events-none">
-      <div className="pointer-events-auto relative group">
-        {/* The Magnetic Orb */}
-        <button
-          type="button"
-          onClick={() => setIsOpen((prev) => !prev)}
-          className={cn(
-            "relative inline-flex h-12 w-12 items-center justify-center rounded-full transition-all duration-[800ms] ease-[cubic-bezier(0.16,1,0.3,1)]",
-            isOpen || isAbsorbing
-              ? "scale-110" 
-              : "hover:scale-110"
-          )}
-        >
-          {/* Glowing Aura (Only visible on hover/active) */}
-          <div className={cn(
-            "absolute inset-0 rounded-full bg-white/20 blur-xl transition-all duration-[800ms] ease-[cubic-bezier(0.16,1,0.3,1)]",
-            (isOpen || isAbsorbing) ? "opacity-100 scale-125 bg-white/30" : "opacity-0 group-hover:opacity-100 group-hover:scale-150"
-          )} />
-          {/* Solid Core Ring */}
-          <div className={cn(
-            "absolute inset-0 rounded-full border transition-all duration-[800ms] ease-[cubic-bezier(0.16,1,0.3,1)]",
-            isOpen || isAbsorbing ? "bg-white/[0.08] border-white/20 backdrop-blur-md" : "bg-black/10 border-white/[0.04] backdrop-blur-sm group-hover:bg-black/30 group-hover:border-white/10"
-          )} />
-          {/* Inner Light Dot (The Silent Anchor) */}
-          <div className={cn(
-            "relative z-10 rounded-full transition-all duration-[600ms] ease-[cubic-bezier(0.16,1,0.3,1)]",
-            isOpen || isAbsorbing 
-              ? "h-5 w-5 bg-white shadow-[0_0_20px_rgba(255,255,255,0.9)]" 
-              : "h-1.5 w-1.5 bg-white/20 group-hover:bg-white group-hover:h-2.5 group-hover:w-2.5 group-hover:shadow-[0_0_12px_rgba(255,255,255,0.8)]"
-          )} />
-        </button>
-        
-        {/* Tooltip */}
-        <div className={cn(
-          "absolute right-full top-1/2 -translate-y-1/2 mr-6 pointer-events-none transition-all duration-500 ease-out delay-75",
-          (!isOpen && !isAbsorbing) ? "opacity-0 translate-x-2 group-hover:opacity-100 group-hover:translate-x-0" : "opacity-0"
-        )}>
-          <span className="bg-black/60 backdrop-blur-2xl border border-white/10 text-white/90 text-[10px] font-bold uppercase tracking-widest px-4 py-2 rounded-full whitespace-nowrap shadow-lg">
-            Brain Dump
-          </span>
-        </div>
-      </div>
-
-      {/* Input Field */}
-      <div 
+    <div ref={containerRef} className="fixed bottom-10 left-1/2 -translate-x-1/2 z-40 flex flex-col items-center pointer-events-none perspective-[1000px]">
+      <form 
+        onSubmit={handleSubmit}
         className={cn(
-          "pointer-events-auto origin-top-right transition-all duration-700 ease-[cubic-bezier(0.16,1,0.3,1)] transform-gpu",
+          "pointer-events-auto relative flex items-center justify-center transition-all duration-[800ms] ease-[cubic-bezier(0.16,1,0.3,1)] transform-gpu outline-none group",
+          // The Hitbox Extender: prevents jitter when animating upwards by ensuring the mouse never leaves the element
+          "before:absolute before:-inset-y-10 before:-inset-x-20 before:z-[-1]",
+          // Morphing Dimensions Geometry (The Dynamic Line -> The Pill -> The Input)
           isOpen 
-            ? "scale-100 translate-y-0" 
-            : "scale-75 -translate-y-6 pointer-events-none",
-          isAbsorbing && "scale-50 translate-x-12 -translate-y-12 blur-xl" // Extreme ethereal sucking animation
+            ? "w-[30rem] h-14 rounded-full translate-y-0" 
+            : "w-[12rem] h-[4px] rounded-full hover:w-[16rem] hover:h-10 hover:-translate-y-2 opacity-60 hover:opacity-100",
+          // Container Material Optics
+          isOpen
+            ? "bg-white/[0.04] backdrop-blur-[40px] border border-white/10 shadow-[inset_0_0_30px_rgba(255,255,255,0.03),0_20px_40px_rgba(0,0,0,0.5)]"
+            : "bg-white/20 backdrop-blur-sm border border-transparent shadow-[0_2px_10px_rgba(0,0,0,0.2)] hover:bg-white/[0.06] hover:backdrop-blur-xl hover:border-white/10 hover:shadow-[0_10px_30px_rgba(0,0,0,0.4)]",
+          // Sucking Animation (Feedback)
+          isAbsorbing && "scale-50 opacity-0 blur-xl translate-y-10 border-transparent bg-white shadow-[0_0_60px_rgba(255,255,255,1)]"
         )}
+        onClick={() => {
+          if (!isOpen && !isAbsorbing) setIsOpen(true);
+        }}
       >
-        <form onSubmit={handleSubmit} className="relative w-[24rem]">
-          {/* Ethereal Volumetric Glass Container */}
-          <div 
-            className={cn(
-              "absolute inset-0 rounded-full transition-all duration-700 ease-[cubic-bezier(0.16,1,0.3,1)] transform-gpu",
-              isOpen 
-                ? "bg-black/60 backdrop-blur-[40px] shadow-[inset_0_0_20px_rgba(255,255,255,0.05),0_20px_40px_rgba(0,0,0,0.3)] border border-white/[0.08]" 
-                : "bg-transparent backdrop-blur-none border-transparent shadow-none"
-            )}
-          />
-          <input
-            ref={inputRef}
-            value={draft}
-            onChange={(e) => setDraft(e.target.value)}
-            disabled={isAbsorbing}
-            placeholder="What's distracting you?"
-            className={cn(
-              "relative z-10 w-full bg-transparent px-8 py-4 text-[15px] font-light tracking-wide text-white outline-none placeholder:text-white/30 drop-shadow-sm disabled:opacity-50 transition-opacity duration-500",
-              isOpen ? "opacity-100" : "opacity-0"
-            )}
-          />
-          <button type="submit" className="hidden">Submit</button>
-        </form>
-      </div>
+        {/* Idle Hint Text (Only visible on hover when closed) */}
+        <div className={cn(
+          "absolute inset-0 flex items-center justify-center pointer-events-none transition-all duration-500",
+          (!isOpen && !isAbsorbing) ? "opacity-0 scale-95 group-hover:opacity-100 group-hover:scale-100" : "opacity-0 scale-105 hidden"
+        )}>
+          <p className="text-[12px] font-medium tracking-wide text-white/50 flex items-center gap-2">
+            <kbd className="font-sans px-2 py-0.5 rounded-md bg-white/10 text-white/70 text-[10px]">Ctrl / ⌘</kbd>
+            <kbd className="font-sans px-1.5 py-0.5 rounded-md bg-white/10 text-white/70 text-[10px]">K</kbd>
+            <span className="ml-1">Brain Dump</span>
+          </p>
+        </div>
+
+        {/* Morphing Input Field */}
+        <input
+          ref={inputRef}
+          value={draft}
+          onChange={(e) => setDraft(e.target.value)}
+          disabled={isAbsorbing || !isOpen}
+          placeholder="Empty your mind..."
+          className={cn(
+            "relative w-full h-full bg-transparent px-8 text-[15.5px] font-light tracking-wide text-white outline-none placeholder:text-white/30 drop-shadow-sm transition-all duration-500",
+            isOpen && !isAbsorbing ? "opacity-100 delay-200 z-10" : "opacity-0 w-0 px-0 pointer-events-none -translate-y-2"
+          )}
+        />
+        <button type="submit" className="hidden">Submit</button>
+      </form>
     </div>
   );
 };