diff --git a/assets/app.js b/assets/app.js
index 45a3f91..581670a 100644
--- a/assets/app.js
+++ b/assets/app.js
@@ -407,7 +407,7 @@ function stopAmbientDrift() {
 }
 
 function scheduleAmbientDrift() {
-    const delay = 26000 + Math.random() * 18000; // 26–44s
+    const delay = 18000 + Math.random() * 14000; // ~18–32s
     fireflyTimer = setTimeout(() => {
         if (!animationsEnabled) { stopAmbientDrift(); return; }
         if (isDarkMode) {