The Speed of Dark
Oh, I’ve so done this. When I was little, my bedroom was at the end of a long hallway. I’d get a running start, leap and try to beat the dark to my bed. Everywhere my bedroom was at the end of a long hallway, I’d try it. Even after I grew up.
I’m sad I don’t have a long hallway now.
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Loving the action poses in these panels! Especially 2 & 3, absolutely gorgeous and the expressions are great, too!
Oh my goodness. I think I would kill myself if I tried that in my room! (I have too many comics and everything else all over the floor. I have to tread carefully when I walk around in the dark.)
Nevertheless though, I feel like I can somehow relate to Zelda here. XD
This is a funny one for sure. I’m even more impressed with your drawing, doing action panels like that is tough. You did it very well too, like a seasoned pro. Good work.
Wow! Thank you for the good words, all! I had a lot of fun drawing this one and I am so glad you’re sharing my enjoyment!
Irma: Now Imy has to do it, too…in the snow!
TheWarlock: Do you remember the first time I did that to you? HAHAHA
Scraps: I love drawing action. I think I’m a frustrated super hero comicker. Thank you for saying that.
MeggyC: I had to chuckle. I think the first leap I made as a kid was to dodge the toy minefield. But all you really need is a clear path between the lightswitch and the bed. GO FOR IT!
Barry: *squee!* Thank you. BTW, just bought my table for DWEX. I thought of you as I hit the “pay” button. I hope to see you and the clan there!
Go go Zelda!! :XD
Hm, how about ceating there? Include a timerelay into the light switch for getting a headstart. 
Ok, I have never done that, but I know what I will be attempting tonight!! Still loving your site, it is awesome!!
@Paige: LOL at trying it tonight. Let us know if you beat the dark to your bed! Thank you for the “awesome” comment. I’m beaming because you enjoy the site.<3
Terry Pratchett, the author of Discworld, has it that the speed of dark is slower than the speed of light, but not by much. You see, light has to get out of the way of dark so dark can replace light. Sometimes dark and light try to be in the same place at the same time. That’s when you get dark that you can’t see. Most people call it “dawn” in the morning or “dusk” in the evening. So, in closing, yes you *can* outrun the dark as long as you move at the speed of dark. ^_^
That is hilarious!! I am such an accident waiting to happen that I wouldn’t dream of trying this. It does look fun though. Poor Warlock, good thing he has a good heart, in more ways than one.
Dale: ARGH! I *thought* I’d heard “speed of dark” somewhere. You smarty. (hee hee.. One day, I shall break the dark barrier and attain dark speed!!)
Patti T.: Oh go for it! Since you are accident prone, I’d suggest making sure hubby is already in bed. That way, you can use him as a back stop. (Hey, it works for me!)
I can beat the dark at any given day. :whistles:
Because i get reach to the switch from being in bed. ^^
Samantha: To beat that speed, you’ll have to go plaid! (Spaceballs ref, for those that don’t know.) ~_^
I absolutely LOVE this one! LOVE IT!!!!