Light travelling slowly: a narrow wet back alley at night, dark except for a few dim neon reflections in the puddles. A figure seen small from behind at the left edge, about one fifth of frame height, clicks on a handheld flashlight. First 2 seconds: the beam does not appear instantly; a solid cone of white light grows out of the lens like a slowly extending rod, its front edge creeping forward through the misty air. Next 2 seconds: the glowing front edge crawls across the puddles, lighting each one only as it arrives. Final second: the beam finally touches the brick wall at the far end and a bright circle blooms there. The figure does not move after the click. Cinematic teal and magenta night palette, light rain mist, static locked-off camera. No text, no letters, no signs
