- Runner: add HAKO_CORE_DIRECT_INPROC=1 to run MIR(JSON v0) directly in-proc (avoid child Hako wrapper); fallback preserved - Update core_direct_string_bounds_rc_vm to enable in-proc toggle - Add Bridge v1 negatives (Method/ModuleFunction/Constructor via Closure variants already added) - Stage‑B alias table fail-fast tag in resolver; quick remains green