feature updates

scripts/ui/GameUI.gd

@@ -309,6 +309,14 @@ func _show_next_message() -> void:
 func _on_message_timer_timeout() -> void:
 	_show_next_message()
 
+
+## Hide message immediately (e.g., when AI finishes thinking)
+func hide_message() -> void:
+	message_queue.clear()
+	message_panel.visible = false
+	message_timer.stop()
+
+
 ## Show card detail panel
 func show_card_detail(card: CardInstance) -> void:
 	if not card or not card.card_data: