The path of cogwheels

"Ah, the Clockwork Tower." The man's face twisted into a sneer. "They wish to emulate this place, though they know it not. Foolish. How very foolish. You set yourself on a dangerous path, I will warn you of that much."

Walter ignored the man and walked along a still spinning hand, caring only for the sound of whirling gears and ticking clocks. He stepped into a portal of bronze.