Improv

src/main.py

@@ -62,6 +62,7 @@ async def flash(count: int = 1):
 @app.post("/message")
 async def display_message(body: dict):
     global should_run_time_loop
+    was_clock_runnign = should_run_time_loop
     should_run_time_loop = False
     message_text = body.get("message")
     try:
@@ -71,6 +72,10 @@ async def display_message(body: dict):
             status_code=500,
             detail=f"Failed to display message on the matrix display: {e}",
         )
+    finally:
+        if was_clock_runnign:
+            should_run_time_loop = True
+            asyncio.create_task(display_time())
     return {"message": "Message displayed"}