diff --git a/borealis.py b/borealis.py
index e1c7c03..18cc76a 100644
--- a/borealis.py
+++ b/borealis.py
@@ -7,26 +7,53 @@ import pkgutil
 import importlib
 import inspect
 
-# Patch QGraphicsScene.setSelectionArea to handle selection arguments
+# --- BEGIN MONKEY PATCH FOR PIPE COLOR (Optional) ---
+# If you want custom pipe colors, uncomment this patch:
+"""
+try:
+    from OdenGraphQt.qgraphics.pipe import PipeItem
+
+    _orig_pipeitem_init = PipeItem.__init__
+
+    def _new_pipeitem_init(self, *args, **kwargs):
+        _orig_pipeitem_init(self, *args, **kwargs)
+        new_color = QtGui.QColor(29, 202, 151)
+        self._pen = QtGui.QPen(new_color, 2.0)
+        self._pen_dragging = QtGui.QPen(new_color, 2.0)
+
+    PipeItem.__init__ = _new_pipeitem_init
+
+except ImportError:
+    print("WARNING: Could not patch PipeItem color - OdenGraphQt.qgraphics.pipe not found.")
+"""
+# --- END MONKEY PATCH FOR PIPE COLOR ---
+
+# --- BEGIN ROBUST PATCH FOR QGraphicsScene.setSelectionArea ---
 _original_setSelectionArea = QtWidgets.QGraphicsScene.setSelectionArea
 
-def _patched_setSelectionArea(self, painterPath, second_arg, *args, **kwargs):
+def _patched_setSelectionArea(self, *args, **kwargs):
+    """
+    A robust patch that handles various call signatures for QGraphicsScene.setSelectionArea().
+    We try calling the original method with whatever arguments are provided.
+    If a TypeError occurs, we assume it was missing some arguments and re-call with defaults.
+    """
     try:
-        # Try calling the original method with the provided arguments.
-        return _original_setSelectionArea(self, painterPath, second_arg, *args, **kwargs)
+        # First, try the original call with the given arguments.
+        return _original_setSelectionArea(self, *args, **kwargs)
     except TypeError:
-        # If a TypeError is raised, assume the call was made with only a QPainterPath
-        # and an ItemSelectionMode, and patch it by supplying defaults.
-        # Default operation: ReplaceSelection, default transform: QTransform()
-        return _original_setSelectionArea(
-            self,
-            painterPath,
-            QtCore.Qt.ReplaceSelection,
-            second_arg,
-            QtGui.QTransform()
-        )
+        # If a TypeError occurs, the caller likely used a minimal signature.
+        # We'll fallback to a known signature with default arguments.
+        if not args:
+            raise  # If no args at all, we cannot fix it.
+
+        painterPath = args[0]  # QPainterPath
+        selection_op = QtCore.Qt.ReplaceSelection
+        selection_mode = QtCore.Qt.IntersectsItemShape
+        transform = QtGui.QTransform()
+        return _original_setSelectionArea(self, painterPath, selection_op, selection_mode, transform)
 
 QtWidgets.QGraphicsScene.setSelectionArea = _patched_setSelectionArea
+# --- END ROBUST PATCH FOR QGraphicsScene.setSelectionArea ---
 
 from OdenGraphQt import NodeGraph, BaseNode
 
@@ -53,7 +80,7 @@ def make_node_command(graph, node_type_str):
             pos = graph.cursor_pos()
             graph.create_node(node_type_str, pos=pos)
         except Exception as e:
-            print("Error creating node of type {}: {}".format(node_type_str, e))
+            print(f"Error creating node of type {node_type_str}: {e}")
     return command
 
 if __name__ == "__main__":
@@ -71,10 +98,10 @@ if __name__ == "__main__":
     # Add context menu commands for dynamic node creation.
     graph_context_menu = graph.get_context_menu("graph")
     for node_class in custom_nodes:
-        node_type = "{}.{}".format(node_class.__identifier__, node_class.__name__)
+        node_type = f"{node_class.__identifier__}.{node_class.__name__}"
         node_name = node_class.NODE_NAME
         graph_context_menu.add_command(
-            "Add {}".format(node_name),
+            f"Add {node_name}",
             make_node_command(graph, node_type)
         )
 
@@ -92,14 +119,12 @@ if __name__ == "__main__":
 
     # Optionally, create a subtle gradient in the scene:
     scene = graph.scene()
-
-    # A QLinearGradient that uses ObjectBoundingMode so it stretches to fill the scene.
     gradient = QtGui.QLinearGradient(0, 0, 0, 1)
     gradient.setCoordinateMode(QtGui.QGradient.ObjectBoundingMode)
-    gradient.setColorAt(0.0, QtGui.QColor(9, 44, 68)) # Very Top Gradient
+    gradient.setColorAt(0.0, QtGui.QColor(9, 44, 68))  # Very Top Gradient
     gradient.setColorAt(0.3, QtGui.QColor(30, 30, 30)) # Middle Gradient
     gradient.setColorAt(0.7, QtGui.QColor(30, 30, 30)) # Middle Gradient
-    gradient.setColorAt(1.0, QtGui.QColor(9, 44, 68)) # Very Bottom Gradient
+    gradient.setColorAt(1.0, QtGui.QColor(9, 44, 68))  # Very Bottom Gradient
     scene.setBackgroundBrush(QtGui.QBrush(gradient))
 
     # Resize and show the graph widget.