16
Grayson
Blah, blah, blah…
The Prism Master stands center stage while prattling on about the history of Rapunzels and tower tithes. I can’t process a word. All my focus stays with the shadowy figure. Did Elyse send out a message for me? Is Dex really here?
Another tower tithes taps my shoulder. “It is time,” he whispers. “The Prism Master has summoned us.”
Shaking my head, I refocus on the moment. Sure enough, all the other tower tithes have processed onstage. I march out to stand beside them.
Bright lights sear into my eyes. I can no longer see into the audience. Even so, I can sense Dex out there, watching me.
The Prism Master addresses the room once again. “And now, I summon forth the Rapunzels in need of tower tithes!”
Popping noises sound. Four columns of light appear. When
