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@@ -118,7 +118,7 @@ When an agent triggers `self_care` (must be at home), the system performs cognit
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-self_care tool call is a consolidation phase where individual experiences are compressed into thematic understanding.
+The `self_care` tool call is a consolidation phase where individual experiences are compressed into thematic understanding.
 
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