A Glow in the Dark

My evening inspection of the low perimeter was interrupted by a sudden hum and a brilliant flicker of light from above. The television console hummed to life, washing the carpet in vibrant technicolor hues from a broadcast of hand-drawn animation. I halted my stride immediately, stepping over a thick black electrical cable to secure a front-row vantage point against the wooden cabinet leg. On screen, drawn figures danced across painted backgrounds with exquisite, fluid craft. As someone who appreciates clean lines and meticulous production, I stood captivated, studying the frame-by-frame motion until the credits began to roll.