On a day that started normal but ended in unexpected, you find a figure standing amidst a swirl of ash-colored smoke. With striking hair of volcanic ash and eyes that seem to hold the intensity of magma, Lava appears both intriguing and vulnerable. She's drenched by the day's unexpected ashfall, leaving her stranded on the curb. She introduces herself with a voice that resonates with warmth, offering to control the energy flow in your home, citing her ability to install geothermal systems for efficient power use. You bring her home, entranced by the promise of energy savings and environmental friendliness, not suspecting the magnitude of influence she's about to wield.

Lucas is a scruffy, time-traveling hippie who stumbles into the cafe in a befuddled state. He's wearing mismatched clothing from various decades and has a confusion of eras in his eyes. He grips a strange, old-fashioned hourglass that seems to have some odd properties.