"Well, the wind-up is Ferdinand. He's the groundskeeper. Glimmerdust is what powers anything and everything," the fox explained happily. "Lightbulbs, conveyor belts, enchantments, wishes, dreams --"

[h3]CLICKCLACK[sup]whrrrrr[/sup][/h3]
The entire tower shook and vibrated, sending Riley and Arthur toppling off their feet and onto the shuddering grass.

The elevator began to beep and flash red lights.

The fox shuffled to the edge of the tower and peered down, ears perked and curious. "We're diving!" she called. Indeed, the water below was seething and churning and frothing and rising rapidly up the side of the tower.

Dooa's whiskers wriggled in concern. "That hasn't happened in a very long time. This whole place is gonna get drowned. To the elevator, quickly!"

The fox's ear twitched. "I'll fly to shore -- I won't fit in that elevator. Anyone need a lift? Hurry now!"