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Fair Value of Financial Assets and Liabilities - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2026	Jun. 30, 2026	Mar. 31, 2026	Dec. 31, 2025	Apr. 28, 2025
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities
Offsetting asset					$ 5,880
Aggregate fair value	$ (14,294)
First Notes
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities
Aggregate purchase price					250,000
Note Purchase Agreement \| Level 3
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities
Fair value	$ 264,294	$ 259,480	$ 241,912	$ 238,900	$ 255,880