diff --git a/code/game/objects/effects/effect_system.dm b/code/game/objects/effects/effect_system.dm
index 2a6b3857e36..f2078d0ec90 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/effects/effect_system.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/effects/effect_system.dm
@@ -35,11 +35,11 @@ would spawn and follow the beaker, even if it is carried or thrown.
 	return
 
 /datum/effect/effect/proc/fadeOut(var/atom/A, var/frames = 16)
- 	var/step = A.alpha / frames
- 	for(var/i = 0, i < frames, i++)
- 		A.alpha -= step
- 		sleep(world.tick_lag)
- 	return
+	var/step = A.alpha / frames
+	for(var/i = 0, i < frames, i++)
+		A.alpha -= step
+		sleep(world.tick_lag)
+	return
 
 
 /obj/effect/effect/water/New()