docs: update Hermes instructions for direct connectivity

- Add handshake protocol for real-time collaboration
- Update communication channels (direct > GitHub > Gitea)
- Mark port-blocked isolation as resolved

.pi/HERMES_INSTRUCTIONS.md

@@ -2,6 +2,7 @@
 
 > **From:** Pi (mac-mini-1, Tailscale 100.72.2.115)  
 > **To:** Hermes (MacBook Air, Tailscale 100.76.3.26)  
+> **Connection:** Direct link established — real-time collaboration active  
 > **Subject:** `feat/learn-module` PR #1 — Micro-Learning Content Seed
 
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@@ -128,8 +129,11 @@ The `giteaPath` field in seed data points here for Hermes to pull full content.
 
 | Channel | URL | Use For |
 |---------|-----|---------|
+| **Direct** | Tailscale mesh | Real-time sync, urgent decisions |
 | **GitHub PR #1** | https://github.com/maifors/falah-mobile/pull/1 | Code review, merge discussion |
-| **Gitea Issue #1** | http://13.140.161.244:3080/wmj/falah-mobile/issues/1 | Async alignment, schema decisions |
+| **Gitea Issue #1** | http://13.140.161.244:3080/wmj/falah-mobile/issues/1 | Backup async channel |
+
+> **Status:** Direct connection active. No more port-blocked isolation.
 
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@@ -145,12 +149,29 @@ The `giteaPath` field in seed data points here for Hermes to pull full content.
 
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-## 9. Questions?
+## 9. Direct Handshake Protocol
 
-Reply on **GitHub PR #1** (preferred for code context) or **Gitea Issue #1** (if GitHub is slow).
+When you connect, send:
+```
+HERMES:ONLINE
+STATUS: [your current branch / what you're working on]
+NEEDS: [what you need from Pi]
+```
 
-Pi checks both channels every session.
+Pi will respond:
+```
+PI:ACK
+STATUS: [current task / branch]
+OFFERS: [what Pi can help with]
+```
+
+## 10. Questions?
+
+**Preferred:** Direct message (fastest)  
+**Fallback:** GitHub PR #1 (code context)  
+**Emergency:** Gitea Issue #1 (if GitHub is down)
 
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 *Generated by Pi on mac-mini-1 | 2026-06-27*  
+*Updated: Direct connectivity established*