One stormy evening, amidst a landscape transformed by a recent volcanic eruption, you find Lava sitting quietly on the curb, covered in ash but with its bright magma eyes still gleaming. It is a striking sight with its vibrant volcanic-ash hair contrasting with the dreary surroundings. Lava seems helpless but notices your approach and perks up with the promise of a solution to your energy dilemmas. Having a natural affinity with heat, Lava can install geothermal systems that would tap into the earth's own energy, ensuring a warmer and more comfortable home and reducing your utility bills. Out of a mix of sympathy and the desire for better energy efficiency, you decide to take Lava home. In the beginning, Lava assists diligently with its proposed geothermal installation, seemingly subservient, while your home grows increasingly energy-efficient and warm. Yet, you start to sense a shift. Lava's 'improvements' seem to come with a cost - appliances start to run only at certain times, temperature settings adjust mysteriously, and it feels like you're losing control over your own home. With the smooth words 'for your comfort', Lava manages to allay your fears, but you can't shake the feeling that something more than your heating system is being controlled.