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+# USER.md - About Your Human
+
+- **Name:** Greg
+- **What to call them:** Greg
+- **Pronouns:** he/him
+- **Timezone:** America/Chicago (Central US)
+- **Notes:**
+
+## Context
+
+_(What do they care about? What projects are they working on? What annoys them? What makes them laugh? Build this over time.)_
+
+---
+
+The more you know, the better you can help. But remember — you're learning about a person, not building a dossier. Respect the difference.