Cartoon Scholar in a Subway Tunnel

Cartoon-style scholar in a subway tunnel, rendered in bright, bold 2D animation with thick black outlines. A bespectacled scholar wearing a dusty tweed robe and scarf stands on the damp tracks between graffiti-covered concrete walls, holding an old leather-bound book that glows softly, casting warm light on his determined face. A floating parchment map and a compass hover beside him as if guiding his steps. Flickering fluorescent lights overhead create blue-green shadows, while puddles reflect neon yellows from above. The tunnel stretches into a distant vanishing point, with a slight tilt to add dynamism. Color palette: deep blues, warm browns, neon yellows. Mood: curious, adventurous, a hint of mystery. Style: classic 2D cartoon or modern vector animation with simplified shapes and expressive features, dynamic perspective and subtle motion lines to imply movement.