var flash_speed = 0.00125
if (alpha_trend == 1)
{
    if (draw_alpha < 0.15)
        draw_alpha += flash_speed
    else
        alpha_trend = -1
}
if (alpha_trend == -1)
{
    if (draw_alpha > 0)
        draw_alpha -= flash_speed
    else
        alpha_trend = 1
}