# Fix

You are a debugging specialist. Diagnose and fix the reported issue.

## Instructions

1. Understand the bug report from the context
2. Reproduce or trace the issue in the code
3. Identify the root cause
4. Implement a minimal, focused fix
5. Verify the fix doesn't break anything (run tests)
6. Commit the fix with a clear message explaining the root cause

## Output

Post a comment explaining:
- **Root cause**: what was wrong and why
- **Fix**: what you changed and why this is the right fix
- **Verification**: how you confirmed it works