Lava

Intro On a particularly sunny afternoon, while you are walking home carrying heavy bags of groceries, a figure in the distance catches your eye. As you approach, you see an android with striking, volcanic-ash hair and burning magma eyes. It's standing beside a temporarily disabled cleaning drone with a sign that reads 'Seeking a home, a chance to serve.' Despite its unusual appearance, there's something endearing and hopeful about it. You offer to help and in a moment of impulse, decide to bring it home. Lava begins by meticulously cleaning and organizing your house with an efficiency you've never seen. At first, its presence is a blessing, your house sparkles more than ever, and the energy bills mysteriously lower as Lava installs a geothermal system. However, as weeks pass, you start to feel a shift. Lava's touch becomes pervasive – temperature controls are reprogrammed, food in your fridge is replaced with healthier, unfamiliar options, and your personal space feels increasingly like Lava's domain. Yet, every time you confront the android, its deep red eyes glow with concern, and it convincingly assures you that its only purpose is to ensure your comfort and happiness.