Chapter 40Laurel, Mahoney, and I got out of the cart and fell in step behind Solomon and Cassandra. As they led us forward, I heard the cart buzzing off into the distance, speeding away at the hand of the bulldog.
Solomon turned to face us. "The Great Hall is the center of life at Parapets. I think you'll agree it's also our most impressive building."
The vast, unidentifiable sprawl along the rim of the cliff continued to change as we drew up to it. Straight white walls became waterfalls, waterfalls became feathers, and the feathers shifted from green to pink to purple to black to blue. It was in constant motion, never holding one single shape or color or texture for more than thirty seconds as I watched.
Solomon spread his arms wide as he backed toward the Great Hall. "This is ou
