A node refinement preserves every strictly older ancestor frame.
Ancestor chosen vertices are singletons at the actual node entry.
Preparing a node preserves every saved ancestor and extends the actual code prefix consumed by its child sweep.
The initialized sweep inherits the node's installed-reference counters.
The first internal node initializes the complete sweep contract at its actual prepared state, before any child has been covered.
An off-path internal classification requires an active target.
The off-path internal node selects a complete target window, including the hinted target used while harvesting generators in a dominated tree.
An internal off-path node initializes the same complete sweep contract, allowing the first child to settle a positive comparison.